Tuesday, February 26, 2013

USA, Hawai'i:

Panel OKs Bill Giving Counties More Geothermal Oversight (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

The House Committee on Finance approved a bill Monday that would require county approval of geothermal energy projects by establishing a county-level permitting process.

The bill also explicitly allows counties to impose rules limiting geothermal energy development.

Advocates say the proposal adds important environmental safeguards and community input.