An Act providing for geothermal energy development; imposing duties on the Department of Environmental Protection; promulgating regulations; establishing the Geothermal Energy Development Fund; and imposing penalties.

Summary

The bill sets up rules for developing geothermal energy, giving the Department of Environmental Protection authority to issue permits, write regulations, and manage a new Geothermal Energy Development Fund. It impacts geothermal well operators, surface and subsurface landowners, and the state by defining responsibilities, handling objections, and providing enforcement tools.

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