Boise, Idaho [RenewableEnergyAccess.com] U.S. Geothermal Inc. acquired additional geothermal energy rights in the area of their Raft River geothermal development project located in southeastern Idaho. On June 20, 2007, the U.S. Department of Interior – Bureau of Land Management conducted its first geothermal lease auction under the new federal leasing rules under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. U.S. Geothermal was the successful bidder on one parcel adjoining its Raft River project in Southern Idaho.
