California AB2234 amends the California Environmental Quality Act to designate the division as the lead agency for geothermal exploratory and.

California AB2234 amends the California Environmental Quality Act to designate the division as the lead agency for geothermal exploratory and technology pilot projects. The bill requires the owner or operator of an existing geothermal well to provide written consent for geothermal technology pilot projects located within one-half mile of the well. The consent agreement must include provisions to protect existing geothermal resources and infrastructure. The bill also mandates ongoing monitoring and financial assurances to prevent degradation of existing geothermal resources.

California AB2234 amends the California Environmental Quality Act to designate the division as the lead agency for geothermal exploratory and.

California AB2234 amends the California Environmental Quality Act to designate the division as the lead agency for geothermal exploratory and technology pilot projects. The bill requires the owner or operator of an existing geothermal well to provide written consent for geothermal technology pilot projects located within one-half mile of the well. The consent agreement must include provisions to protect existing geothermal resources and infrastructure. The bill also mandates ongoing monitoring and financial assurances to prevent degradation of existing geothermal resources.