PGV meeting ends in arrest for RJ

[ironyak]

Originally posted by leilanidude
Besides, what Harry Kim did or didn't do or say 20+ years ago regarding a completely different technology/industry has no real bearing upon what is here, today.

Harry Kim has been vocal and involved regarding current issues with PGV and geothermal laws, especially over the last few years. A couple examples.

Nov 2012: On County Rule, EIS/EAS requirements, and Acts 55 & 97
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHGqkYPqGVo&feature=player_detailpage#t=460

Mar 2013: On HB 106 attempting to repeal Act 97
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBO15hmiNHo&feature=player_detailpage&list=PLA4D75283A139BD2E#t=167

Jul 2013: HB 106, Tactics of Community Division, Government responsibility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVswNpQF-fY#t=443

Aug 2014: On PGV's release event during Iselle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uW2Dt7lh7s#t=732

etc...

The rest of the world has embraced geothermal power as there are hundreds now operating, with hundreds more in development. Some of Germany's plants are located in the middle of urban areas!

http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/7/7/4397/pdf
Germany's vast majority of geothermal plants tap low and intermediate heat sources used for district heating; hence they are located in urban areas for efficient heat distribution. Only 7 plants are used for generating electricity, the largest of which are 5.5MW, and all together have a combined capacity of 27MW, which is still less than PGV.

In Germany's urban areas, ordinances on emissions and noise help mitigate the impact.
"The drilling, testing and stimulation of wellbores also requires energy and causes noise. Since geothermal wells are often drilled in urban areas, efficient noise protection walls are mandatory."

http://www.edenproject.com/support-us/fu...mal-energy
In the UK, and elsewhere, special heavily soundproofed drilling rigs are available that generate only 45db of noise at 200m.

EDIT: links, clarification