Status of Geothermal Development in Hawaii--1992
- Key words
- Exploration; Environmental; USA; Hawaii; Puna; Kilauea East Rift Zone; Case History; Scientific Observation Holes; Regulations; Puna Geothermal Venture; True Mid Pacific Geothermal Venture; Hawaii Deep Water Cable Program
- Location
- Hawaii
- Conference
- Geothermal Resources Council Transactions
- Year
- 1992
- Session
- Geothermal overviews; Energy policy
- Language
- English
Abstract
Hawaii plans that geothermal will be a significant part of its energy mix to reduce its 90% dependency on imported oil for its electricity. The resource on the Big Island of Hawaii appears promising. However, the geothermal program in Hawaii continues to face stiff opposition from a few people who are determined to stop development at any cost. The efforts of geothermal develops, together with the State and County regulatory framework have inadvertently created situations that have impeded progress. However, after a 20 year effort the first increment of commercial geothermal energy is expected on line in 1992.
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