It is good to see Geothermal power generation is on the agenda.  Some of the locals are opposing various proposals but it is hoped that proper consultations will overcome any community opposition and all concerns addressed. You can log onto their web site to track developments here:

Greenearth Energy Limited is an Australian Geothermal energy company that aims to explore for and develop geothermal resources in Australia, Indonesia, and in due course the wider Pacific Rim.

Geothermal energy is being increasingly recognised as having the potential to deliver, clean, reliable and renewable energy that is capable of a wide range of uses with very low or no greenhouse gas emissions.

The company was awarded 3 geothermal exploration permits (GEPs) in May 2007 by the Victorian Government covering 18,795 km2. The permits are located in the Latrobe valley/Gippsland Area (GEP12 & 13) and the Bellarine Peninsula/Surf Coast Shire/Geelong/Daylesford Area (GEP 10).

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