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Maloney letter questions Imperial Irrigation District, Catalyst Hannon Armstrong Renewables water usage

Posted by: Maven on January 22, 2010 at 6:19 am

From the Imperial Valley Press:

“Imperial Irrigation District board members received a letter from the law offices of Patrick Maloney questioning the legality of the water sale to the Catalyst Hannon Armstrong Renewables geothermal plant.

The law offices of Patrick Maloney traditionally represent the Imperial Group. Attorney Thomas Virsik wrote the letter. He was not at the office Wednesday, and Maloney declined to comment, citing the firm’s policy.

The letter stated that the 800 acre-feet of water IID will sell to CHAR to develop the Hudson Ranch 1 geothermal plant amounts to a water transfer. Virsik wrote that the clients were supportive of geothermal development but questioned the legality of the water sale.

“The last-minute agenda for tomorrow reflects that IID is considering another water transfer, albeit one that is much smaller than the QSA recently found invalid,” the letter stated. “The contemplated transfer is 800 acre-feet of water away from agricultural use to dedicated geothermal use.” … “

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January 22, 2010 · Filed Under Energy & Water, Imperial Valley

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