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Extracted from Consolidated Report

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Lake County Grand Jury • 2004-2005

Calpine Geothermal Site Visit

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Findings and Recommendations 8 findings

F1 Page 18
Calpine and Lake County co-produced the "Basin 2000" pipe line.
No recommendations for this finding
F2 Page 18
The relationship is mutually beneficial as Lake County needs to dispose of the wastewater and Calpine needs water to produce steam for energy.
No recommendations for this finding
F3 Page 18
The Calpine facility currently receives water via the Eastern section of "Basin 2000". The planning phase of the Western portion of the system is currently being finalized.
No recommendations for this finding
F4 Page 18
In addition to producing clean energy for Northern California communities, Calpine is a prototype research facility in the geothermal genre.
No recommendations for this finding
F5 Page 18
The Calpine facility is one of a few in the world producing clean, renewable energy.
No recommendations for this finding
F6 Page 18
The subject of notably increased seismic activity in the Calpine area was inquired of, however was not sufficiently addressed.
No recommendations for this finding
F7 Page 18
The overall operation appeared to be very clean. Production produced sulphur, or any other residue, was not apparent in the environment.
No recommendations for this finding
F8 Page 18
Personnel were informed, willing to demonstrate the function of a myriad of equipment and http://www.co.lake.ca.us/generalinformation/grandjury/report0405/calpinegeothermal.html (1 of 2)4/17/2007 3:05:48 PM County of Lake - 2004/2005 Grand Jury Report -Grand Jury Selection demonstrated knowledge of safety procedures.
No recommendations for this finding