Geothermal Regulations

Last updated on July 18, 2018

The Geothermal Resources Act governs development and use of geothermal resources 80ºC and above. Low-medium temperature uses are not governed by the Act.

Contact information

If you have comments or input for consideration regarding the Intentions Paper - Geothermal Royalty Policy Proposal (PDF, 383.1 KB), please contact:

Mailing
Geothermal Royalty Regulation Comments
CO Warren Walsh, Senior Geologist,
Geothermal Energy
Electricity Policy and Regulation Branch
Electricity and Alternative Energy Division
BC Ministry of Energy and Mines
P.O. Box 9314 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria, BC
V9W 9N1