Geothermal district heating institutional factors: the Klamath Falls experience
Geothermal district heating institutional factors: the Klamath Falls experience
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地热区域供暖制度因素:克拉马斯福尔斯的经验
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1984
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P. Lienau
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P. Lienau
The city of Klamath Falls Geothermal District Heating System began providing heat to ten government buildings on March 20, 1984. This start is two and one-half years after completion of the system. Construction and this operation is scheduled for only a four month test period. The delay was the result of citizens objecting to pumping from and injecting fluids into the geothermal reservoir and was legally enforced by means of a city ordinance passed by the voters. This Initiative Ordinance essentially regulates production of the resource by requiring any water pumped from a geothermal well be returned to that same well. The state of Oregon filed a law suit against the city, claiming that the state was not pre-empted and the ordinance was valid and enforceable. Historical description of developments that led up to these institutional and legal problems are discussed. Citizens objections and third party mitigation measures by means of reservoir engineering studies and public meetings are described. Lessons learned from the Klamath Falls experience are pointed out so future development in other communities may benefit.