Interesting article about geothermal energy. I knew the basics of what it is, but I was not aware of all the issues you raised. It definitely is something that we should be taking advantage of. If the earth is going to spew steam, we might as well put that to good use.
Geothermal energy is a very economical and smart way to go about out energy expenditure. Its an energy alternative that may be costly upfront, but is well worth the initial costs and requirements, its like Jeremy says, we might as well put it to good use.
Great post about this. I also knew the basics, but had no idea what was involves. It seem like something we shouldn’t let go to waste, but not something that will replace crude oil. Hopefully we find something as plentiful or we can piece together many different forms and also become more energy conservative
I installed a geothermal heat pump in 2005. It is the best decision that I have ever made. A geothermal heat pump heats and cools the house. Living in South Dakota, we definitely have a need for both. During the winter the heat pump takes heat from the earth and heats the house. During the summer the heat pump reverses its operation and cools the house and dumps the heat into the ground but first some of that heat energy is diverted to heat the water in the water heater which helps reduce the hot water heating costs during the summer. My annual average monthly bill the first year that I installed it was $26 per month. Remember that is the sum of the heating and cooling cost for the full year added up and divided by 12. My house is a ranch style with 1800 sq ft.
Interesting article about geothermal energy. I knew the basics of what it is, but I was not aware of all the issues you raised. It definitely is something that we should be taking advantage of. If the earth is going to spew steam, we might as well put that to good use.
At the moment around the world are trying to develop alternative energy sources. Geothermal energy is one of the most promising, in my opinion.
Geothermal energy is a very economical and smart way to go about out energy expenditure. Its an energy alternative that may be costly upfront, but is well worth the initial costs and requirements, its like Jeremy says, we might as well put it to good use.
Till then,
Jean
Great post about this. I also knew the basics, but had no idea what was involves. It seem like something we shouldn’t let go to waste, but not something that will replace crude oil. Hopefully we find something as plentiful or we can piece together many different forms and also become more energy conservative
I installed a geothermal heat pump in 2005. It is the best decision that I have ever made. A geothermal heat pump heats and cools the house. Living in South Dakota, we definitely have a need for both. During the winter the heat pump takes heat from the earth and heats the house. During the summer the heat pump reverses its operation and cools the house and dumps the heat into the ground but first some of that heat energy is diverted to heat the water in the water heater which helps reduce the hot water heating costs during the summer. My annual average monthly bill the first year that I installed it was $26 per month. Remember that is the sum of the heating and cooling cost for the full year added up and divided by 12. My house is a ranch style with 1800 sq ft.