Hi Craig, I think this news is exciting as finally geothermal power and heat can potentially be produced anywhere – with closed loop systems which do not need fracking or large volumes of water – and I would say no …
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Geothermal Energy
Here’s a good video on geothermal energy that explains the science in a way everyone can understand. Not surprisingly, it suggests there’s more promise here than there actually is, since most of the planet’s land mass is completely unsuitable for …
From the American Energy Society: “Geothermal Energy Is Surging—Battered Oil and Gas Companies Should Take Advantage”
Here’s an article co-written by my colleague Jigar Shah, suggesting that geothermal has a promising future; he believes that this is due in part to the availability of resources recently idled by the downturn in the oil industry. It begins: …
It’s Geothermal, But It’s….Where?
We haven’t heard too much about geothermal recently. When I was writing Renewable Energy–Facts and Fantasies almost 10 years ago, the interview I conducted with the leader in this space, Reno, NV-based Ormat Technologies left me with a sense of …
Learning from Iceland’s Development of Geothermal Energy
Cheap energy has created enormous wealth on this planet; in fact, this is the underlying reason for the boom in affluence experienced in the developed world over the last century.
From Guest Blogger Dixie Sommers: Is Geothermal Heating Right for Your Home?
In addition to being extremely efficient, geothermal heating and cooling systems are also incredibly durable. With the proper maintenance, a geothermal system can easily last for well over two decades. If you are tired of dealing with skyrocketing energy bills, …
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Is Iceland Bringing Geothermal Energy To China?
This article is suggesting that the answer is yes, and obviously, I’d love to celebrate this idea.
Renewable Energy News from Around the Globe–At Least a Couple of Parts of It
An article in GreenTech Media this morning asks why most of the countries in Southeast Asia are lagging behind the rest of the world in the deployment of renewable energy. I skipped it. The developing world doesn’t have the cash …
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From Guest Blogger Dixie Somers: Eco-Friendly Furnace–Heating Your Home through a Green Strategy
Winter heating costs can be a financial burden. Most traditional heating solutions are not only expensive, but bad for the environment. Fossil fuels pollute the air, while electric heating requires increased production from utility companies. You might want to look …
From Guest Blogger Bara Sykorova: Geothermal Energy’s Potential to Power the World
The electricity market has recorded a move from a monopolistic regulation-based market to more of a competitive market. The amount of utility providers has increased, as well as the needs and requirements that an ordinary consumer has.
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