Sunday, April 4, 2010

What the heck is geothermal energy? What's the big deal?

            Geothermal energy, is an alternative source of energy and is quite expensive to install and maintain. This type of energy uses heat pumps that are underground which can be used for many purposes, from heating water to air conditioning. Some of the downsides to this source of energy are that it is more expensive than traditional heating to install, it depends on the climate, soil conditions, available land and installation costs. The pros to this type of energy are that it costs less than conventional heating and cooling costs, it lowers air emissions and increases energy efficiency. 

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