IDAHO GROWING GEOTHERMAL

Use of Idaho's geothermal resources on the rise
August 30, 2010 (AP via KIVI/ABC-TV)

"A farming operation north of Idaho's capital city is taking advantage of the region's geothermal heat and water to extend its growing season, just the latest example of how energy-conscious residents are putting the largely unseen reservoir beneath their feet to work.

"…Sweet Valley Organic, located in a valley near rural Emmett, Idaho, has a geothermal greenhouse…It also uses outdoor pipes to keep its crops from freezing."

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"…[N]ational and local lawmakers in Boise are promoting the expansion of the geothermal system that links the city to Boise State University.

"And U.S. Geothermal Inc., an energy developer, is operating a 10-megawatt plant in…southern Idaho and hopes to have another electricity facility…up and running by 2012."