Gigaton Potential
Geothermal is hot! Project Drawdown projects that geothermal power will contribute to the avoidance of 6.15 GT to 9.17 GT of CO2 emissions globally between 2020 and 2050. The Department of Energy projects that within this timeframe 1.8 GT of CO2 emissions will be avoided in the United States.
You Might be Interested If…
You are looking for a reliable and proven renewable energy source
You have a retired well and aren’t sure how best to make use of it (wishing well or geothermal well?)
You believe in the ability to harness our earth’s inner core to power our planet
What You Should Know
What is geothermal?
Derived from the Greek terms “geo” (earth) and “therme” (heat), geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy generated from the flow of heat below the Earth’s surface. The heat from the Earth’s core, a not-so-cool 10,800 degrees Fahrenheit, is a result of the original formation of the planet and the continuous natural decay of radioactive elements. Geothermal systems …