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House approves bill easing planning for non‑consumptive geothermal systems
Summary
The House passed House Bill 6‑76 to allow certain non‑consumptive geothermal systems to use the 'reasonably anticipated future needs' statute for water‑rights planning, supporters said it removes regulatory barriers for municipal geothermal utilities; the measure passed 68‑2.
House members approved House Bill 6‑76 after sponsors described it as a narrowly tailored change to help municipal geothermal systems plan for long‑term operations without consuming groundwater.
Supporters, including the bill sponsor, told the chamber the bill applies only to non‑consumptive systems that pump heat or hot water and reinject it back into the aquifer. The sponsor cited Boise’s…
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