Environmental
What is 'geothermal energy' as a real estate consideration in Nevada?
AA concern only for residential properties with in-ground heating systems
BNevada is a leader in geothermal energy production — properties near geothermal resources may have beneficial access to affordable energy but also face considerations regarding drilling rights, subsurface rights, and proximity to geothermal facilities✓ Correct
CGeothermal energy is prohibited near residential Nevada properties
DGeothermal concerns are only relevant to federal land in Nevada
Explanation
Nevada leads the nation in installed geothermal energy capacity, with significant geothermal fields in Churchill, Lyon, Humboldt, and Washoe counties. Properties near geothermal development areas may have subsurface rights implications — mineral/geothermal rights can be severed from surface rights. Commercial geothermal leases on federally managed land (common in Nevada) involve BLM. Nevada real estate professionals in geothermally active areas should understand how mineral rights and subsurface rights affect transactions.
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