On Feb. 3, the Lake County Board of Supervisors harshly rejected EGX Energy’s preliminary 50-100 MW geothermal project proposal. Supervisors Sabatier, Rasmussen, and Pyska criticized the proposal’s lack of transparency, minimal details, and absence of an energy policy. Pyska also noted concerns about the project’s size and seismic risks, while Crandell requested town halls and tribal consultation.