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New Geothermal Technology Could Tap 120,000MW of Energy
2008-08-28 21:11:00 From INHABITAT: On August 22nd, Raser Technologies and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson broke ground on New Mexico's first geothermal power plant. Situated at Lightning Dock near Animas, the new plant will incorporate an innovative binary liquid technology that allows it to make
Google Investing Over $10 Million in Geothermal Energy [Digg]
2008-08-19 23:37:00 Geothermal energy has finally hit the big time. Google.org, the philanthropic arm of Google, announced today that it is investing $10.25 million in an energy technology called Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS). The funding will also go towards geothermal resource mapping, information tools, and a geothermal energy policy agenda.
Portfolio heat: Three plays on geothermal
2008-08-13 07:00:00 'Geothermal energy, or heat generated from the earth, is largely non-polluting, and is renewable and reliable," says Ashley Winters and John Parke (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2261).In- Stephen Leeb's The Complete Investor (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/ccount/click.php?id=2261), the contributing editors look at a trio of diverse plays on geothermal energy: Chevron (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=cvx) (NYSE: CVX (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=cvx)), Calpine (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=cpn) (NYSE: CPN (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=cpn)), and Ormat Technologies (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=ora) (NYSE: ORA (http://www.thestockadvisors.co-m/quote.htm?sym=ora)). "Throughout the globe, heat is continually produced in a layer far below the earth’s crust. Large power plants can capture and use this steam to provide electricity on a fairly large scale."In Iceland, by so...
Alaska Looks To Volcanos For Geothermal Energy
2008-07-29 15:33:00 From Slashdot: Alaskan state officials have recently announced their intention to begin funding the exploration and surveying of Alaska's largest volcanoes in hopes of utilizing these as a source of geothermal energy. They say this volcano could provide enough energy to power thous
Geothermal Power on Trial
2008-07-22 22:38:00 From The Australian: AUSTRALIA'S leading "hot rock" outfit, Brisbane-based Geodynamics, will this week begin final "proof of concept" trials ahead of construction of the nation's first electricity generator powered entirely by heat "mined" from deep in the earth's crust. The com
Geothermal Heating Systems
2008-07-20 22:18:00 Today the temperature rose to the high 90's. Still, I know that sooner or later, winter will be here and I'm trying to come up with a method to avoid the financial hit of 400 gallons of home heating oil at prices that could easily hit $4.75 a gallon! Thus far, my own studies suggest that the
Germany Creates Boom in Geothermal Electricity
2008-06-04 17:17:00 New legislation in Germany is making geothermal electricity a viable option for the first time. Germany’s support of solar energy, mostly in the form of incentives and high return for...
By: Green Options
Eco friendly house sold for millions
2008-05-30 18:00:00 It is called the ?Orchid House? and will be built in the middle of a nature reserve in the Cotswolds, England; we say will be, because they have not even built the house that has been modelled on the shape of the ?Bee Orchid? a flower found in the reserve. Yet the house has been sold ...
Heating And Cooling With Geothermal Heat Pumps
2008-05-21 00:00:00 The term geothermal literally means Earth/Ground (Geo) Heat (thermal). Geothermal, or ground source heat pumps, take advantage of the constant ground or groundwater temperatures. These heat pumps use geothermal energy to heat and/or cool your home. A refrigerant loop with a compressor extracts heat from one side (the ground) and pumps it to the heating loop ...
How Does Geothermal Heat System Work
2008-05-06 03:32:00 Geothermal heat originates from Earth’s fiery consolidation of dust and gas over 4 billion years ago. At earth’s core - 4,000 miles deep - temperatures may reach over 9,000 degrees F. Today we drill wells into the geothermal reservoirs to bring the hot water to the surface. Geologists, geochemists, drillers and engineers do a lot of ...
Geothermal Energy Facts: Geothermal Energy Pros and Cons
2008-04-27 07:00:00 There is much talk about climate change, and the search for viable renewable energy sources. Everyone knows about the likes of solar, wind and wave power. But fewer have heard of geothermal, or know how does geothermal energy work. So here are some geothermal energy facts, which may help you understand the benefits and restrictions ...
By: Resources zone
Richard Gere?s New Inn To Feature Geothermal, Recycled Materials
2008-04-15 16:01:00 Actor Richard Gere is placing the final touches on a new restaurant/inn in Bedford, NY called the Bedford Post Inn. The 56-year-old purchased the property — which features several 18th century buildings — last year with a business partner. Spread over 14 acres, Gere’s new venture will feature a cafe/bakery, formal restaurant, multipurpose rooms for ...
By: Ecorazzi
Solar Cities, Greenwashing Bamboo, Geothermal, + Greening Pre-Construction
2008-04-06 03:58:00 Bamboo a big tool for greenwashing. DOE spotlights new crop of solar cities. Should managers take a green Hippocratic oath? An architect's perspective on top green building innovations. The great...
By: Jetson Green
Geothermal energy – what is it, and can it be a good renewable energy
2008-03-23 13:19:00 Geothermal energy is the energy harvested from the warmth of the Earth core, which can be trapped to produce electricity in geothermal power plants that use it to warm water for industry, agriculture, bathing and cleansing. Even though it is in use worldwide, its real potential as an alternative energy source is not fully utilised, thus geothermal may offers an actual alternative in future environment-friendly energy source.There are several ways to use this geothermal power:Wells of geothermal power.A geothermal reservoir is a mass of fractured rock in the Earth’s crust, saturated with hot water or steam. In order to bring the water or steam to the surface, wells are drilled into them. If the fluid coming out is hot enough, bubbles will occur and cause the water to flow to the surface, if not, the wells may need a pump. Power plants make use of the hot water or steam from the wells by redirecting it to a steam turbine and a generator that produce electricity. These plants are wor...
By: Green energy now
Geothermal Energy and Ground Source Heat Pumps
2008-03-06 20:40:00 Although they sound like they are different terms for the same thing, geothermal energy and ground source heat pumps are two different systems, with little in common other than that they are making...
By: Green Options
USVI and Saba show interest in Nevis’ geothermal operations
2008-03-04 01:43:00 Two high powered delegations from the neighbouring United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Dutch Territory of Saba just left Nevis following a two day visit for a first hand look at the ongoing geothermal explorations on the island. Both delegations were welcomed to the island by Premier of Nevis Hon. Joseph Parry at his Bath Plain Office and were hosted by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) at a dinner in their honour at the Four Seasons Resorts. Following a drill site visit to the West Indies Power Nevis Ltd Spring Hill site, Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands Mr. Greg Francis accompanied by his Senior Policy Advisor Mr. Nathan Simmonds and Director of the Virgin Islands Energy Office Mr. Bevan Smith Junior told the Department of Information that he was impressed with the operations and that geothermal energy was something they planned to look into. Meantime, Mr. Smith explained that the USVI had plans to decrease its dependence on oil through a 20 perc...
By: Bajan Reporter
Geothermal - It Ain?t Sexy But It?s Smart
2008-02-29 22:18:00 Wind turbines and solar photovoltaic have become the iconic symbols of clean energy and environmental consciousness. But what about the other less ’sexy’ forms of clean energy. Well, of...
By: Green Options
U.S. Geothermal Heats Up
2008-02-28 21:52:00 So much is happening at U.S. Geothermal (OTCBB: UGTH) that it's time we covered them here at Hotstocked.com. U.S. Geothermal is a geothermal energy company, of course. With a market cap of $173 million, investors' hopes for this company are obviously high. Let's take a look at the company's recent accounting report and announcements of major events to see if these hopes are justified. Since its inception in 2002, until December 31, 2007, U.S. read more in hotstocked.com
UNITED STATES: New Geothermal Power Supply On Steam For Millions In Northwe
2008-02-25 02:17:00 Vulcan Power Company has announced the G3 Power Plan, a preliminary plan for green grid transmission upgrades to deliver a "green gigawatt" (1,000 megawatts) of clean geothermal power to Los Angeles and Las Vegas from massive natural steam zones located in northwest Nevada.Scientists at the Great Basin Center for Geothermal Energy at University Nevada Reno estimate that 2,500 megawatts (MW) of geothermal natural steam exists in northern Nevada, according to the recent press release of director Dr. Lisa Shevenell. This clean steam fuel could generate power for 2.5 million people, corroborating the US Senate majority leader Harry Reid (D-NV) observation that Nevada is the "Saudi Arabia of Geothermal".There has already been about 240 MW of geothermal online in Nevada for 15 years, which is evenly split between Nevada and California utility buyers Sierra Pacific Resources and Southern California Edison Company, the nation's largest renewable power purchaser.But new green grid upgrades ...
$1.8m Grant for Tasmanian Geothermal Test
2008-02-22 10:57:00 Yesterday, KUTh Energy Ltd announced that the Australian government has offered the company a Federal Government Renewable Energy Development Initiative grant to the tune of $1.8m (Australian.) The grant is to enable KUTh Energy to test its theory that an area known as the Tamar Conductivity Zone in Tasmania would be especially suitable for geothermal power. Australia-based KUTh Energy Ltd is a young company and just joined the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: KEN) in September of 2007. read more in hotstocked.com
Geothermal Power Generation - The sleeping giant?
2008-02-17 07:14:00 Geothermal Power Generation is the most ecologically benign method of mass power generation. There exists almost no technological barriers, there are massive untapped resources around the globe and no limit to its growth. Why is there so limited capital employed to exploit this resource. I wo
Geothermal heating: bring comfort to your world
2008-02-12 03:42:00 Up to 50% of energy bill is for heating and cooling, people are always finding new way for efficient usage of energy for this 'most household expenses'. How about geothermal heating systems ?.Geothermal system is a system which capture the heat from below the frost line ( about 4 feet deep ) where the temperature are constant at 50 degrees Fahrenheit all year long ). During the winter, the heat pumped from the ground and uses it to warm the air in your home. In the warmer summer months, the processed is reversed, taking heat from your home and transfered it back into the groundWith up to 75% energy efficiency offered compared to the conventional heating and cooling system, geothermal system is offering a great savings. Furthermore in term of environmental, the U.S. Department of Energy forecasts that by the year 2030, geothermal heat pumps can provide as much as 2.7 quads per year of renewable energy. This is very significant, as U.S annual energy appetite in is 81 quads per year...
ASIA: Nuclear, solar and geothermal energy pushed at Philippine summit
2008-02-09 05:35:00 The Philippine government should seriously consider other sources of energy such as nuclear, solar and geothermal rather than rely on oil, an energy summit in Manila was told Wednesday. "We must have a common and sustainable programme of energy development from a variety of available and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
By: ENERGY BLOG
Iceland's Glitnir takes stake in India geothermal JV
2008-02-07 12:59:00 NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Iceland's Glitnir Bank will take a 40 percent stake in a geothermal energy joint venture with India's LNJ Bhilwara group, officials from both firms said on Wednesday. Iceland's third-largest bank by market capitalisation, which has also applied to set up a liaison office in India, sees geothermal energy as one of its focus areas for investment. "India is a vast country and we believe there are a number of unexplored resources in geothermal," Chief Executive Larus Welding told reporters at a news conference. The diversified LNJ Bhilwara group has over 2,800 megawatts of energy projects in various stages of development, but this is its first in the geothermal segment. Glitnir has been involved in a similar project in China, a statement said. "Glitnir will provide us with the geothermal expertise," LNJ Bhilwara Chairman Ravi Jhunjhunwala said, adding the bank's experts would arrive in India in March to study locations for plants. Jhunj...
By: B4U India
Alaska Resort Thrives on Geothermal Energy
2008-01-28 13:00:00 While most tourists visit the Chena Hot Springs Resort to swim in the steaming water of Rock Lake, the locals use the hot springs for another reason: to power their buildings in an attempt to become a self-sufficient community. read more »Tech-norati Tags: Environment News Science Technology Array
Greenedia Weekly Blog Report: 155MW of Geothermal Financing Up, Cleantech'
2008-01-21 07:08:00 This is a selection of recent popular blog artciles aggregated on Greenedia, where you will find the best blogs from the world of green media, as well as video uploads, podcasts, and blog authoring. Merril Lynch Funds Raser Technologies for 155MW of Geothermal Power The Energy Blog reports that Wall Street powerhouse Merril Lynch has agreed to financing and structuring for as much as 155MW of geothermal power plants installed by Utah-based Raser Technologies. The deal also includes full funding for its first 10.5MW geothermal installation. The financing will give them enough capital to get their installation projects off the ground, including a goal of installing 100MW or more per year for the next three years. According to the article, Raser Technologies will utilize UTC Power PureCycle(tm) geothermal technology to exploit previously unusable geothermal fields, previously considered too cool for traditional geothermal power generation. From The Energy Blog: The PureCycle s...
Greenedia Weekly Blog Report: 155MW of Geothermal Financing Up, Cleantech&
2008-01-21 07:08:00 This is a selection of recent popular blog artciles aggregated on Greenedia, where you will find the best blogs from the world of green media, as well as video uploads, podcasts, and blog authoring. Merril Lynch Funds Raser Technologies for 155MW of Geothermal Power The Energy Blog reports that Wall Street powerhouse Merril Lynch has agreed to financing and structuring for as much as 155MW of geothermal power plants installed by Utah-based Raser Technologies. The deal also includes full funding for its first 10.5MW geothermal installation. The financing will give them enough capital to get their installation projects off the ground, including a goal of installing 100MW or more per year for the next three years. According to the article, Raser Technologies will utilize UTC Power PureCycle(tm) geothermal technology to exploit previously unusable geothermal fields, previously considered too cool for traditional geothermal power generation. From The Energy Blog: The PureCycle s...
Saskatchewan Business News - Man recycles Earth?s energy with geothermal ho
2008-01-19 14:15:00 From a distance, the house Dennis Bellamy built on an acreage four years ago looks like many others in the Grasswood area, save for one thing. As you turn off the gravel road, there’s a sign hanging from the fence that says his home is heated by “geothermal.” Read More… ‘‘
By: Saskapedia
Top 5 Reasons Geothermal Energy Works
2007-12-04 00:44:00 Part of a series5. You can have one in your backyard.The cost of having a geothermal system in, literally, your backyard, for a 4,000 square foot house is estimated to be $15,000 to $20,000. The payback would only take 5 to 10 years, as well. [reference]4. Maintenance costs are lowGeothermal pumps have very few parts and require very little maintenance. Once up and running, the system can be mostly left alone to produce energy without the need to repair parts of the system.3. The amount of land needed is lowUnlike nuclear power plants, wind farms or solar farms, a geothermal pump does not require much land. Like mentioned in #5, if you live in a suburb, you could install one in your backyard tomorrow. Larger pumps for commercial electricity generation have also been built, and those too require very little land.2. Energy output is unaffected by changing weather conditionsUnlike wind power or solar power, there will always hot magma under the surface of the Earth. It?s predictable wh...
The Alternative Benefit of Geothermal Energy
2007-12-01 07:13:00 We are all craving for alternative energy today. The apparent lack of energy resources has been a problem for most people today. We have all heard of solar and wind energy as leading energy resources being developed. However, there is the matter of geothermal energy which has been overlooked and perhaps it is something that ...
The Alternative Benefit of Geothermal Energy
2007-12-01 06:02:00 We are all craving for alternative energy today. The apparent lack of energy resources has been a problem for most people today. We have all heard of solar and wind energy as leading energy resources being developed. However, there is the matter of geothermal energy which has been overlooked and perhaps it is something that ...
Sufficient Organic Food this Season
2007-11-30 17:56:00 If you are worried about the organically grown food availability, you need not worry. Most people wanting to turn organically dependent this Christmas are assured of having sufficient products to purchase from stores and supermarkets prior to the big day of Christmas. (Source)”I went into an organic supermarket and I thought if I could shop like ...
Indonesia?s geothermal power is next step for Chevron
2007-11-09 00:30:00 A company official of Chevron Geothermal Indonesia Ltd, a subsidiary of Chevron Corp has said that it plans to increase its geothermal power capacity?currently at about 365 MW?to meet Indonesia?s growing demand for electricity. The high cost of producing geothermal energy has until now left a potential 27,000 MW of electricity from Indonesia?s active and extinct volcanoes mostly untouched.Indonesia News Blog: http://indosnesos.blogspot.com-
Iceland opens geothermal energy company in California
2007-10-19 10:51:00 This month, on October 12th, the Icelandic President, Olafur Ragnar Grimsson, joined with officials from the state of California and the city of L.A. to open the new headquarters of the Iceland America Energy company.
geothermal energy
2007-10-01 22:54:00 what r the ideas that i can talk about,in geothermal energy,for graduation project?is it good subject for graduation project.what r the points that i...
Smart HomeOwner: Energy Efficient Communities
2007-08-21 21:32:00 A growing number of neighborhoods make saving energy a community effort One of the latest trends in homebuilding is the creation of entire neighborhoods or communities of green, energy-efficient...
By: Green Options
Clean Energy Fastest Growing Sector in Massachusetts
2007-08-14 15:11:00 A recent study found that the clean energy industry is the fastest-growing sector in Massachusetts, easily beating out behemoths like financial services, healthcare, and communications. The...
By: Green Options
Medco to start building US$600 mln geothermal power plant next month
2007-08-14 02:21:00 The consortium of PT Medco Energi Internasional (JSX:MEDC), Ormat International Inc and Itochu Corp is set to start construction of the US$600 million Sarulla geothermal power project in North Sumatra next month.The geothermal power project in North Tapanuli, with a capacity of 330 megawatts is estimated to cost around US$600 million, head of the regional development planning board RE Nainggolan said.The process of transferring the project to the consortium from state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and the National Power Utility PLN is to be completed this month.Indonesia News Blog: http://indosnesos.blogspot.com-
What to call it? Geoexchange or Geothermal?
2007-08-05 20:44:00 Often the two names are used synonymously, but for the ground loop heat pump, geoexchange seems more appropriate to me. While the heat (thermal energy) is coming from the ground (geological), geothermal has the connotation of tapping into volcanic like activity. The term geoexchange implies that you are exchanging the heat or cool in your house with the ground. It’s kinda difficult to cool your house with an active volcano. Despite what I think, both terms are used interchangeably. The most common being geothermal heat pump system. However, when I think of geothermal I think of the photo above, not something that would go in my front yard.Photo by my Mom (no really, she took this picture in 2005)
By: The GeoExchange
Home heating from water
2007-08-04 15:00:00 There is a growing interest in using geothermal energy, where you can use just plain water to heat your home. What you need is a system of pipes that are filled with water or if the location dictates anti freeze, this will then go into the ground in a loop and the heat generated through the ...
Riding the Wave of Renewables: Inexpensive Clean Energy for Your Home
2007-08-03 22:09:00 Editor's note: We had a technical glitch earlier this week, and some posts got published before they were supposed to. Gavin's was one of them -- by the time we'd discovered it, though, it had...
By: Green Options
Buy Renewable Energy for Yourself
2007-07-31 14:59:00 Today the U.S. House is likely to vote on the Udall-Platts Amendment to the energy bill. This legislation would require 15 percent of our nation?s electricity to come from renewable sources by the...
By: Green Options
Moving the Wind
2007-07-30 15:07:00 Global warming concerns, government policies, and money-saving efficiency benefits have spurred clean energy systems to spring up all over the world. But a giant wind farm in the middle-of-nowhere...
By: Green Options
Imagining the Future
2007-07-27 11:32:00 We are all content with what we have and what we see today. The future is farthest from our minds but more or less at the rate we are controlling and using our resources, it may not be as beautiful and exotic as it is today. The issue of environmental concerns has been something that ...
U.S. House Vote on Renewable Energy Requirements ?Likely?
2007-07-23 15:09:00 According to the American Wind Energy Association, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) recently told wind power supporters that a House vote on a national renewable portfolio...
By: Green Options
The North Korea Nuclear Testing Issue
2007-07-23 03:32:00 Everyone knows what a nuclear holocaust looks like. Regardless, nuclear weapons will surely give any country a decisive edge. It has been running in the news that North Korea has been doing some nuclear testing and being a communist country, every nation will surely be alarmed by this development. One button that detonates the nuclear bomb ...
Scorecard Ranks States on Energy Efficiency
2007-07-20 14:20:00 The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy recently released an energy efficiency scorecard for the states. In it, the ACEEE considered state-level policies, programs, and technologies and...
By: Green Options
Scorecard Ranks States on Energy Efficiency
2007-07-20 14:20:00 The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy recently released an energy efficiency scorecard for the states. In it, the ACEEE considered state-level policies, programs, and technologies and...
By: Green Options
Green Building Tour: FCNL Building
2007-07-18 13:25:00 Although there is a growing push for incresing sustainability for buildings, our nation's capital is lagging behind other cities when it comes to green buildings. Though there are over 600 LEED...
By: Green Options
The Basics on Green Investing
2007-07-14 15:30:00 Editor's note: Please welcome our newest writer, Christan Wasniewski. Based in St. Louis, Christan has worked in the world of international finance, and is now in the process of starting up the...
By: Green Options
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