Hal, Grant Van2019-01-252013Hal, G. V. (2013). Unlocking Alberta's Geothermal Resouces: Examining The State Of The Geothermal Industry In Alberta And The Legal Barriers It Faces (Unpublished report). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.http://hdl.handle.net/1880/109634Despite having a geothermal resource base, with significant technical potential, the province of Alberta lacks basic legislation allowing developers to obtain the leases and permits that would provide them the opportunity to tap into this resource. With the development and eventual implementation of the “Alternative and Renewable Energy Policy Framework”, the province has the opportunity to fill this legislative gap. The changes required are not daunting and if made they have the potential to help the province meet its GHG reduction targets, while simultaneously diversifying the grid, improving the environment and providing opportunities for First Nations communities.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.reporthttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/35893