Lake County Success

摘要

The award-winning Lake County effluent injection system is uniquely distinguished by its multiple dimensions, including 10 participating communities, 12 fund-ing agencies, 3 joint operators, and most importantly, multiple societal benefits. In addition to the geothermal energy it produces, the system has shown how public/ private collaboration can create significant environmental benefits that translate into valuable economic gains for affected communities. More people are at work today in a healthier environment in Lake County as a result of the effluent injection system. The system represents a model of development practices that can help foster greater acceptance and support for geothermal energy use worldwide.