Abstract: . . .  geothermal energy GAO-04-513, GEOTHERMAL ENERGY Page 1 United States General Accounting Office GAO Report to Congressional Requesters June 2004 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY Information on the Navy’s Geothermal Program a GAO-04-513 Page 2 Highlights of GAO-04-513, a report to congressional requesters Geothermal energy is heat from the earth that can be used to generate electricity. The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has the primary responsibility for leasing public lands to private companies for geothermal development. In addition, the Secretary of each military department has the authority to develop geothermal resources on military lands and to keep the proceeds from the sale of electricity generated from those resources for use by the Department of Defense. The Navy’s Geothermal Program Office, located at the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station in California, manages and develops geothermal resources for the military. Currently, two geothermal power plants . . .
. . .  that BLM’s approach to developing geothermal resources is fundamentally different than the Navy’s approach. BLM’s approach is predominately determined by law and regulations, whereas the Navy’s approach is predominately determined by the specifics of each individual case. As such, we believe that we have accurately characterized their respective approaches and made no changes for this comment. Page 36 GAO-04-513 Navy Geothermal Energy Page 41 Appendix III GAO Contact and Staff Acknowledgments GAO Contact Jim Wells (202) 512-3841 Staff In addition to the individual named above, Nancy Crothers, Dan Haas, Steve Secrist, Kathryn Supinski, and Barbara Timmerman made key Acknowledgments contributions to this report. (360389) Page 37 GAO-04-513 Navy Geothermal Energy Page 42 GAO’s Mission The General Accounting Office, the audit, evaluation and investigative arm of Congress, exists to support Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and accountability of the federal government for the American people. GAO examines the use of public funds; evaluates federal programs and policies; and provides analyses, recommendations, and other assistance to help Congress make informed oversight, policy, and funding decisions. GAO’s commitment to good government is reflected in its core values of accountability, integrity, and reliability. Obtaining Copies of GAO Reports and Testimony The fastest and easiest way to obtain copies of GAO documents at no cost . . .
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