In its simplest form, geothermal energy is heat from the Earth. This clean and renewable energy source is harnessed commercially and converted into electricity. And while geothermal energy use accounts for just 1% of the total United States electric production, with a current installed capacity of 3,187 MW spread throughout nine states, geothermal use has grown by 3% annually over the past 10 years.
The future of geothermal energy is bright and for good reason. Unlike other renewable energy resources, like wind and solar power, geothermal energy has far fewer variables. While wind power and energy power are affected by nature, geothermal energy is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Geothermal power is economically attractive, as well. Geothermal electricity is the lowest cost renewable power source around, providing long-term fixed power prices. Oh, and did we mention that geothermal energy can also help reduce the U.S. dependence on foreign fuels?
Still, despite all of its benefits, geothermal energy is a very small piece of the U.S. energy puzzle. But that could change in the near future…
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