Raser Short-Listed for Power Purchase Agreement, Takes Delivery of Seven United Technologies Pure Cycle(R) Units and Signs New Leases in
In conjunction with the announced initiated project in
Raser also announced today that it has been notified by another Southern California utility as being selected, or short-listed, for a 10 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) for delivery of power in 2009. Being selected in the proposal bid process allows power generators to enter into contract negotiations to finalize terms and conditions with the requesting utility. Raser is currently in various stages of negotiations with several utilities with respect to agreements to purchase a total of 140 MW of power. Raser expects to complete these negotiations in 2008.
In connection with its development of geothermal power plants, Raser also announced today the delivery of the first seven UTC Pure Cycle® units to
“We are pleased with the progress that we are making on several fronts of our geothermal power program,” stated Brent M. Cook, Raser’s CEO. “Our rapid deployment strategy is gaining momentum as we progress with well field developments, receive power plant units from UTC and finalize PPA discussions with a number of utilities. The two additional projects we announced today embody the great work that our geothermal team is accomplishing behind the scenes.”
About Raser Technologies
Raser (NYSE Arca: RZ) is a publicly-traded, green-focused technology licensing and development company operating in two business segments. Raser’s Power Systems segment is seeking to develop clean, renewable geothermal electric power plants and bottom-cycling operations, incorporating licensed heat transfer technology and Raser’s Symetron™ technology developed internally by its Transportation and Industrial Technology segment. Raser’s Transportation and Industrial Technology segment focuses on using Raser’s Symetron™ technology to improve the efficiency of electric motors and other applications. Further information on Raser may be found at: www.rasertech.com.