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Geothermal Basics
  • Introduction
  • Basics - For those who need a quick geothermal introduction—even if you’ve never heard of the energy source before.
  • Current Use - Here you’ll find out where and to what extent geothermal is used throughout the country and the world.
  • Potential Use - Find out about geothermal’s huge untapped resources that could help meet your energy needs and those of millions worldwide.
  • Policy - Here you’ll find information about the most important policy tools that will help move the geothermal industry forward.
  • National Security - Here you’ll find out how geothermal can help lower energy prices and bring about a more stable, secure America.
  • Environment - If you’ve ever wondered about the environmental impacts and benefits to geothermal energy, you’ll find everything you need to know here.
  • Economic Benefits - Here you’ll find the facts about how a geothermal power plant can contribute to a local economy.
  • Power Plant Costs - Our analysts tell you exactly how much a power plant will cost and what factors go into determining that cost.
  • Employment - We took a detailed look at employment related to geothermal energy.
  • Myth Busters - Here we set the record straight on geothermal myths—about everything from surface features to drinking water.
  • Geothermal Basics - More Information
  • Notes and References
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