Geothermal EnergyThe Power from the

earth-Mr. Wright-

Geothermal energy The energy from the heat from the

earth’s crust

In some areas there are deposits of water in the earth’s

Crust.

Steps to a Geothermal Power Plant 1. Steam rises through a well 2. Steam drives turbines, which

generate electricity 3. leftover liquid water is pumped

back into the hot rock

Other interesting facts The US is the largest producer of

geothermal energy.

Although it is considered to be a renewable resource this resource must be managed carefully so it is not depleted.

Geothermal Heat Pumps More than 600,000 homes are heated

this way The heat from the ground is fairly

constant all year round, they are used to heat and cool homes.