Geothermal Energy

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Geothermal Energy

• Heating our future

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How Geothermal energy works (For Low-Temp. sites)
Once the water is sufficiently heated, it is
siphoned up.
A well is dug as deep as need be. (depending on
location)
Water is pumped down to be heated.
The heated water can be used for many things, for
example heating homes
http//www1.eere.energy.gov/geothermal/heat_pumps_
heating.html
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Cost Comparison of Geothermal Energy

• Operating cost based on 2004 energy prices and
  typical 2000 sq/ft. Ontario home with 4 occupants.

http//www.earthfxenergy.com/section/view/
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Geothermal Energy Usage

• Icelands Energy usage 1970-1997

1970
1980
1990
1997
http//eng.idnadarraduneyti.is/Publications/nr/117
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Geothermal energy climate impact
2191
1672
1212
Coal
Oil
Gas
Geothermal Energy
Information Supplied By http//www.geothermal.or
g/articles/air.pdf
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Conclusion
http//www.energywhiz.com/9-12/GALLERY/site02/geot
hermal20power20plant.jpg
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Conclusion
http//www.myspacegeek.net/graphics/backgrounds/2/
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