RISCH INTRODUCES BILL TO INCREASE GEOTHERMAL ENERGY PRODUCTION

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jim Risch issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the Committing Leases for Energy Access Now (CLEAN) Act to require the Bureau of Land Management to hold annual geothermal lease sales.

"Idaho has long benefited from our abundant natural geothermal resources, and there is great potential to ramp up the production of this reliable energy to power our communities," said Risch. "The CLEAN Act requires annual geothermal lease sales, cutting red tape and offering more efficient and responsible opportunities to access this natural resource."

The CLEAN Act would:

* Require annual lease sales that include at least 75% of eligible parcels nominated for geothermal development; * ...