Pennsylvania HB2076 regulates geothermal energy projects, imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection and establishing a fund for.

Pennsylvania HB2076, known as the Geothermal Energy Development Act, mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to regulate geothermal energy projects, including exploration, development, and production of geothermal wells. The act outlines specific duties for the department, such as promulgating regulations, establishing siting and design specifications, and setting criteria for well spacing and production rates. It also establishes the Geothermal Energy Development Fund to cover permit processing, regulation, and facility decommissioning costs.

Pennsylvania HB2076 regulates geothermal energy projects, imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection and establishing a fund for.

Pennsylvania HB2076, known as the Geothermal Energy Development Act, mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to regulate geothermal energy projects, including exploration, development, and production of geothermal wells. The act outlines specific duties for the department, such as promulgating regulations, establishing siting and design specifications, and setting criteria for well spacing and production rates. It also establishes the Geothermal Energy Development Fund to cover permit processing, regulation, and facility decommissioning costs.