Geothermal power plant siting in Oregon

Sifford Energy Services managed the energy facility siting permitting for California Energy Company's Newberry Geothermal Project. The paper addresses renewable energy permit issues and provides examples of how we resolved them. First, the project is described. Background on the federal permitting that took place prior to state submittals is then given. The Oregon Energy Facility Siting process, with its' attendant issues are discussed next. Resolutions to those issues and conclusions conclude the paper.