"Geothermal resources" means the natural heat of the earth and the energy, in whatever form, below the surface of the earth present in, resulting from, or created by, or which may be extracted from, the natural heat, and all minerals in solution or other products obtained from naturally heated fluids, brines, associated gases, and steam, in whatever form, found below the surface of the earth, exclusive of oil, hydrocarbon gas, helium or other hydrocarbon substances, but including specifically:
A. All products of geothermal processes, embracing indigenous steam, hot water, and hot brines;
B. Steam and gases, hot water, and hot brines resulting from water, gas or other fluids artificially introduced into geothermal formations;
C. Heat or other associated energy found in geothermal formations; and
D. Any by-product derived from them.
(Ord. MC-298, 8-17-83)