IDAHO, USA — The Bureau of Land Management announced on Friday that it is approving nine parcels of Idaho land for competitive geothermal leasing, covering approximately 24,355 acres where lessees could potentially develop geothermal resources.

The decision records encompass 20,615 acres in Elmore and Washington counties and 3,740 acres in Bonneville County. The parcels will be included in Idaho's Sept. 9 Geothermal Lease Sale, which will be conducted online through EnergyNet.

Revenue from each leased parcel will be distributed according to a three-way split: 25% to the U.S. Treasury, 25% to the county where the lease is located and 50% to Idaho. The state will allocate 90% of its portion to the state renewable energy resources fund and 10% to counties for road construction and mainte

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