The Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits of Geothermal Use in Hawaii

Battocletti, Liz

Geothermal heat or water has been used in the Aloha State for centuries. Missionaries exploring Hawaii in the early 1800s witnessed the Native Hawaiians soaking in the warm springs. Today, naturally occurring steam vents and warm ponds are used for recreational and agricultural purposes

Title

The Economic, Environmental, and Social Benefits of Geothermal Use in Hawaii

Creator

Battocletti, Liz

Date Original

2006-06

Other Identifiers

local: oitGHC1102-01
local: tp137

Subject (Topic)

Geothermal Energy
Greenhouses
Spas
Economic Aspects
Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Geothermal Heating -- Hawaii

Keyword

Hawaii ; direct use ; geothermal energy ; power generation ; Kapoho Kai nursery ; PGV ; Steam Vent Inn ; greenhouses ; spas