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

Speer, B. ; Economy, R. ; Lowder, T. ; Schwabe, P. ; Regenthal, S.

Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee

关键词: Geothermal exploration;    Capital;    Drilling;    Foreign countries;    Geothermal resources;   

RP-ID  :  DE141134132

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

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来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 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.