Bill Type
Congress Name
Long Title
AN ACT PROMOTING THE EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
Date filed
October 21, 1998
Scope
Urgent Bill
No
Legislative History
| House Bill/Resolution NO. HB04848 | |
| FULL TITLE : AN ACT PROMOTING THE EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION OF GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES | |
| ABSTRACT : "Geothermal Resources Act of 1998". Rationale: Geothermal power is a proven reliable source of energy. Because of its high reliability and large-scale power, it is used as a baseload unit in power generation. Compared with other energy resources, geothermal resources are not affected by oil price increases, drought or siltation. It is the least-cost option. | |
| PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : FUENTEBELLA, ARNULFO P. | |
| DATE FILED : 1998-10-21 | |
| SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL | |
| CO-AUTHORS : | |
| 1. | 2. |
| 3. | 4. |
| ADMINISTRATION BILL? No | |
| URGENT BILL? No | |
| ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES | |
| REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON ENERGY ON 1998-10-23 | |
| SECONDARILY REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE(S) ON WAYS AND MEANS |
Abstract
"Geothermal Resources Act of 1998". Rationale: Geothermal power is a proven reliable source of energy. Because of its high reliability and large-scale power, it is used as a baseload unit in power generation. Compared with other energy resources, geothermal resources are not affected by oil price increases, drought or siltation. It is the least-cost option.
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