Geothermal Exploration Policy Mechanisms: Lessons for the United States from International Applications

Speer, Bethany¹  Economy, Ryan¹  Lowder, Travis¹  Schw 

[1] National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)

关键词: geothermal energy;    conventional hydrothermal;    geothermal resources;    exploration-drilling phase;    geothermal development;    resource exploration;    risk;    finance;    financing;    incentives;    markets;    mechanisms;    drilling failure insurance;    loan guarantees;    subsidized loans;    capital subsidies;   

DOI  :  10.2172/1220829
RP-ID  :  NREL/TP--6A20-61477
PID  :  OSTI ID: 1220829
Others  :  Other: 6834

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来源: SciTech Connect

【 摘 要 】

This report focuses on five of the policy types that are most relevant to the U.S. market and political context for the exploration and confirmation of conventional hydrothermal (geothermal) resources in the United States: (1) drilling failure insurance, (2) loan guarantees, (3) subsidized loans, (4) capital subsidies, and (5) government-led exploration. It describes each policy type and its application in other countries and regions. It offers policymakers a guide for drafting future geothermal support mechanisms for the exploration-drilling phase of geothermal development.