Huge Geothermal Potential Revealed Beneath U.S. by Google-Funded Map
The recently revealed map, released by the Geothermal Laboratory of Southern Methodist University, shows once more that massive resources of potential energy lie hidden...
Alaska Champions Geothermal Power, Plans Leasing Rights Public Offering
In Alaska’s Lower Cook Inlet, home of the active Augustine Volcano, the Division of Oil and Gas plans to offer the public the chance...
Pacific Northwest’s Klamath Basin a Possible Site for Geothermal Energy Plant
There are currently three high-volume, low-heat geothermal energy plans in the world. These are located in Japan, Germany, and Iceland. By the end of...
Gas Resulting from Geothermal Drilling Causes Respiratory Diseases in Iceland
A three-year study performed in Iceland revealed that toxic gases associated with geothermal drilling can be dangerous to human health. The study found a...
Oui! French Say Yes to Geothermal Power
The French are starting a new revolution - one in renewable energy. Well, at least they are reviving one in geothermal power. The country...
Elysian Fields as Elysian Sewers: Paris and Its Geothermal Potential
The past, present and future of Paris are closely tied to the city's underground. The sewers network that today serves as the shooting ground for movies, could be used to harness hydrokinetic and geothermal energy.
Offset Carbon Emissions with Geothermal Heat Pumps
The Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) is asking the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to recognize geothermal heat pumps (GHPs) as carbon offset equipment.
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Google-Funded Project Explores Major Geothermal Resource In West Virginia
West Virginia has recently discovered, though a project funded by Google, that it is lying on top of a major resource: geothermal power. The finding is even more significant taking in consideration the state's high dependence on fossil fuels.
MIT Scientists Scavenging the Power of Volcanoes… Safely, They Say
An MIT report submitted to the DOE forwards the idea of scavenging the power of volcanoes for electricity, safely. In short, they want to...
Global Geothermal Power Capacity Increased by 20% During Last Five Years
According to a new report made by Geothermal Energy Association (GEA), the geothermal energy is growing rapidly worldwide. Between 2005 and 2010, the U.S. maintained its leading position in production, with the most MW installed, while Germany had the fastest growth.
