An Analysis of the Design, Economics, and Federal Tax Impacts of Proposed Geothermal Greenhouse Operations near the Baca Grande Development, San Luis Valley, Colorado
- Key words
- Direct Use; Agriculture; Economics; San Luis Valley; Colorado; Tax; Baca Grande Development; 150 F; Warm Aquifer; Feasibility; District Heating; Costs; Capital; Operating; Natural Gas; Industrial Use; Resort
- Location
- San Luis Valley, Colorado
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1979
- Session
- Direct use; Agricultural applications; Greenhouses; Economic
- Language
- English
Abstract
A site specific analysis of the geothermal resource located near the Baca Grande development in the San Luis Valley, Colorado, indicates a substantial resource may exist in the area capable of supporting extensive residential and industrial activity, Water temperatures of 150°F are expected at depths of 2,000 feet; higher temperatures occur at greater depths. A feasibility level geothermal systems designed to supply space heating needs for an 8.1 acre greenhouse was developed; the associated capital and operating costs were also determined.
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