Geothermal EnergyGeothermal Energy

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Information AboutInformation About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal Energy

The ground beneath our feet contains a The ground beneath our feet contains a considerable level of Energy in the form of considerable level of Energy in the form of heat. All of this Geothermal Energy has the heat. All of this Geothermal Energy has the potential to generate Geothermal power to potential to generate Geothermal power to provide large amounts of electricity. provide large amounts of electricity.

The States that have Geothermal Power The States that have Geothermal Power PlantsPlants

California - Has 33 geothermal power plants California - Has 33 geothermal power plants that produce almost 90 percent of the that produce almost 90 percent of the nation's Geothermal electricity. nation's Geothermal electricity.

Nevada - has 14 Geothermal Power Plants. Nevada - has 14 Geothermal Power Plants. Hawaii and Utah - Each have one Hawaii and Utah - Each have one

Geothermal Power Plant.Geothermal Power Plant.

Geothermal DisadvantagesGeothermal Disadvantages

The final cost of design and installation can The final cost of design and installation can be costly, but this investment would pay off be costly, but this investment would pay off in the future years. in the future years.

The area needed to lay the piping system The area needed to lay the piping system can be quite large, and this may not be can be quite large, and this may not be suitable for small developments. suitable for small developments.