What in the world is geothermal energy? Geothermal energy is energy that is collected by piercing the reservoirs of heat that are trapped and stored underground. If you happen to reside in the western part of the United States, Alaska or Hawaii, you are located in a perfect spot to take advantage ofgeothermal energy for heating and cooling your home. These areas are located on or near "hot spots" on the earth's surface. Heating and cooling systems can be installed in other areas of the country but they would require digging down to a greater depth.
Geothermal resources are the most abundant and longest lasting resources we have. Our earth is home to so much thermal nuclear energy that it should be able to provide power for all of civilization for almost eternity. That is a very long time. According to theGeothermal Resource Data, there are more usable geothermal energy resources under our feet then all of the oil, coal, gas, and mineable nuclear fuels combined. There is only one problem; the initial cost of installing a heating and cooling system is very, very expensive. Even though this system will probably pay for itself in about ten years, the average homeowner usually can not afford to tap into this goldmine of freeheat.
However, if you are one of the people who are able to take advantage of the abundant supply of heat that is free for the taking, you will have an opportunity to experience a new, more comfortable way of heating and cooling your home.
By James Smithers
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