Solar or Geothermal energy to replace 100 percent of all electricity in house?
We have a 100% electric house. We live in a rural Texas town. We are upset about the cost of electricity and we were wondering what the cost would be to change from Electricity to solar power or geothermal energy to use in our home? I am also wondering what is the cheapest way to […]
Who was the founder of geothermal energy?
i need help! i need to know who discovered geothermal energy! and anything else like the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy!? thanx you very mucho!
what are the disadvantages of using geothermal energy?
i have to do a project on geothermal energy. can anyone tell me the disadvantages of using it?
Geothermal Energy: Harnessing the Heat Beneath Your Feet
Right below your feet is a source of renewable energy that is largely untapped. It heats groundwater by conduction and convection as it travels toward the surface of the earth. Lawrence Livermore National Lab scientists Carol Bruton and John Ziagos explain how geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity or heat buildings. Series: Science […]
Geothermal Energy in Iceland
The most inventive, progressive and eco-friendly energy system in the world is the cornerstone of a national consciousness that is a blueprint for the world’s future.
What kind of machine is needed to capture geothermal energy?
What kind of machine is needed to capture geothermal energy, & how does it work?
Geothermal Heating
A brief introduction to geothermal: the next wave of clean and sustainable energy.
How much does it cost to install a geothermal energy source to power a home?
I am doing a project and I am wondering if it is cost-effective to install a geothermal energy source or solar panels? How much would installing a geothermal energy source cost, and would it make enough energy to supply a typical Californian family throughout the year?
What are the advantages of geothermal energy?
I’m doing a project in class on the advantages of geothermal energy, we have to convince everyone else that geothermal energy is the best energy source. I’d like to know anything and everything that is good about it. Thanks!
Can geothermal energy be an effective source in the United States?
Interested in why we don’t see geothermal plants built in the US… Is it because the energy extracted is too expensive, poor sites in the US, etc. Outside references to reliable reports, sources would be great, thanks! Re: sources, I’d like references to sources because, not having a background in the area, I don’t know […]
Geothermal energy is often the great hope of renewable energy as it can be continuously and reliably produced?
Geothermal energy is often the great hope of renewable energy as it can be continuously and reliably produced 24/7. While it it has the best potential, it is very limited geographically. The best geothermal resources are in Alaska and California, and the best potential resources are west of the Rockies. How do we overcome the […]
Geothermal Energy Process
This video describes the process of geothermal energy creation.
How can geothermal energy be used in the future?
The word geothermal comes from the Greek words geo (earth) and therme (heat). So, geothermal energy is heat from within the earth. We can use the steam and hot water produced inside the earth to heat buildings or generate electricity. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because the water is replenished by rainfall and […]
Geothermal Energy?
I need to know the answers for a couple questions about geothermanl energy for a report. I need to know: #1: Who was the person who founded geothermal energy and when? #2: What was the person’s resoning for researching that type of energy? #3: Why were they trying to comeup with a new type of […]
Energy Department Offers Conditional Commitment to Support Nevada Geothermal Development with Recovery Act Funds
Energy Department Offers Conditional Commitment to Support Nevada Geothermal Development with Recovery Act Funds Washington D.C. – Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced a conditional commitment to provide a partial guarantee for a $98.5 million loan by John Hancock Financial Services to the Nevada Geothermal Power Company (NGP) for a 49.5 megawatt geothermal project in […]