Geothermal energy in the United States
Geothermal energy in the United States continues to be an area of considerable activity. The USA is the world leader in online capacity of geothermal energy and the generation of electricity from geothermal energy.[1]
According to 2005 data, geothermal energy provided approximately 16 billion kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity -- 0.37% of the power consumed in the U.S. As of May 2007, geothermal electric power was generated in five U.S. states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Utah. According to the Geothermal Energy Association's recent report, there were 75 new geothermal power projects underway in 12 states as of May 2007 . This is an increase of 14 projects in an additional three states compared to a survey completed in November 2006.[1]
The most significant catalyst behind new industry activity is the Energy Policy Act of 2005. This Act made new geothermal plants eligible for the full federal production tax credit, previously available only to wind power projects. It also authorized and directed increased funding for research by the Department of Energy, and enabled the Bureau of Land Management to address its backlog of geothermal leases and permits.[1]
See also
- The Geysers
- Geothermal energy and aquaculture
- Geothermal desalination
- Geothermal energy exploration in Central Australia
References
External links
- Nevada to Quadruple Its Geothermal Power, Says GEA Report
- Geothermal Energy Association
- Lawmakers hear from solar, geothermal power companies
- House Science Committee Passes Advanced Geothermal Research Bill
- SCE signs large new renewable energy contracts
- Geothermal Lease Auction Signals New Trend in U.S.
- The Status of the U.S. Geothermal Industry
- Scaling Geothermal for Reliable Baseload Power
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