An unsolicited proposal for financial support from the U.S. Department of Energy : to the State of Hawaii, Department of Planning and Economic Development for designating geothermal resource subzones in the State of Hawaii

Abstract

From cover letter: "I herewith submit an unsolicited proposal to the U.S. Department of Energy for a grant of $125,000 to the State of Hawaii Department of Planning and Economic Development for the purpose of carrying out a program leading to the designation of geothermal resource subzones throughout the State Act 296, enacted by the Hawaii State Legislature in 1983, requires the designation of 'geothermal resource subzones' within the State; restricts the production, development and distribution of electricity from geothermal resources to the designated subzones; and requires social, economic, environmental and geologic hazard impact analyses to be made. The Department of Planning and Economic Development, in cooperation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources, and with the assistance of the U.S. Department of Energy, hereby proposes to conduct a one-year program to identify and establish geothermal resource subzones in accordance with the above Act. The objectives of the study, scope of work, budget schedule and related support data are given in the enclosed proposal. Activities carried out under the proposed program will contribute directly to the establishment of a commercially viable geothermal industry in Hawaii carried out by the private sector."