by News Staff | Apr 17, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The powers-that-be in Washington reportedly want the project done. The Forest Service and BLM signed off on ORMAT geothermal’s environmental document in a record 7 days. In the face of an apparent fast track, plans for geothermal expansion and up to 16 new...
by News Staff | Apr 15, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
One more time, the Mammoth Town Council will vote on raising their pay from $300 per month to $735. Rick Wood and John Eastman object but the majority support the move. That item appears in the Consent Agenda near the start of the meeting. Also in Consent, changes to...
by News Staff | Apr 14, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
The geothermal company in Mammoth Lakes, ORMAT, wants to expand its operations and drill up to 16 more geothermal wells. Mammoth Community Water District has appealed the EIR on that project and holds grave concerns about harmful impacts on Mammoth’s underground...
by News Staff | Apr 2, 2014 | Government Agencies/Utilities
For those who want a front row seat to development of recreation and trails, checkout the first in a series of meetings hosted by Mammoth Lakes Trails and Public Access, funded by Mono County. The meeting takes place Thursday from 5pm to 7pm at the Mammoth Lakes...
by News Staff | Sep 25, 2013 | Government Agencies/Utilities
Would expansion of the Casa Diablo Geothermal operation damage the water supply of Mammoth Lakes? Opinions on that vary, and the Air Pollution Control Board has asked Mammoth Community Water District and geothermal company, Ormat, to work it out. APCD is the lead...