Background
Deep geothermal resource development is an emerging industry in Colorado that can utilize hot water in deep subsurface formations to produce energy or for direct heating uses. Colorado has several areas with higher than normal temperatures in the subsurface. These resources are mostly undeveloped and have vast future potential for energy development and direct heat use. Geothermal energy provides an alternative, clean, and renewable energy source that decreases our reliance on fossil fuels. ECMC will have a rulemaking Hearing for Deep Geothermal operations August 5, 6 & 8, 2024.
Rulemaking Timeline
- September 6, 2023 (Hearing) – Staff presented the Deep Geothermal Regulatory Concept Paper to the Commission
- October 18, 2023 (Hearing) – Initial strawdawg rules were released
- October 18 - November 13, 2023 – Public comment period for the Deep Geothermal strawdawg rules
- November 7, 2023 (Hearing) – Commission provided feedback to Staff on Deep Geothermal strawdawg rules
- December 13, 2023 (Hearing) – Director’s update on Deep Geothermal Rulemaking and Stakeholder Input
- June 26, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time – Deadline to file Prehearing Statements.
- July 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time – Deadline to File Responses to Prehearing Statements.
- July 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time – Deadline to file Written Rule 512 Statements.
- July 26, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time – Deadline to sign-up to Deliver Oral Comments at Hearing.
- July 29, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Mountain Time – Deadline to file Pre-filed Written Testimony and all Associated Exhibits.
- August 5, 6 & 8, 2024 – Hearing Dates.