Geothermal power plant coming to Iron County
PAROWAN, UTAH - A geothermal power plant is coming to Iron County. The Iron County Commission has unanimously approved an ordinance to allow for the first plant of its kind in the county.
Raser Technologies is planning for the 10-megawatt plant to supply power to California by the end of 2009.
County officials estimate the plant will bring $13 million to the county over 20 years.
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