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The Project

 

On September 17, 2015, Geoscience BC announced a project that explores geothermal energy opportunities for communities in BC.

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The project results were published on June 27, 2016.

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During August to December 2016, a follow-up project was completed corresponding with communities that have expressed an interest in learning more.

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The results of the follow-up process was completed December 2016.

Why Direct-use Geothermal?

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"Direct-use geothermal energy resources are significantly underutilized in BC," said Carlos Salas, Vice President, Energy, at Geoscience BC.

 

"From this study we found there was a considerable lack of understanding at the community level about the range of direct-use geothermal applications and the necessary steps required to develop local geothermal resources.

 

The Direct-Use Geothermal Roadmap provides useful information needed by communities to assist them in evaluating, planning and pursuing geothermal projects."

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Geothermal Direct-use Applications include:

Heating/Cooling for residential, commercial and industrial processes

Hot Springs, Spas, Swimming Pools, Balnealogy

Eco-Tourism

Greenhouses

Breweries

Aquaculture, Fish Farming

Fruit and Vegetable Drying

Soil Heating

Snow Melting

Pulp & Paper Mill

Lumber Drying

Electricity Generation (in-direct use)

Section A
Project Summary
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Section B
Roadmap
Direct-use Geothermal
Resources in BC

 

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The report was published by:

 

Tuya Terra Geo Corp. (TTGeo)

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and

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Geothermal Management Compancy (GMC) Inc.

 

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