A possible geothermal power plant proposal caught Lake County leaders off guard earlier this month. Supervisors said they received almost no details before being asked to consider staff time for a project that could rival the size of existing geothermal operations in the region. While there’s interest in expanding renewable energy, board members raised concerns about transparency, timing and the absence of a clear county energy policy. In the end, no vote was taken as leaders agreed more information is needed before moving forward.