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The US has 77 geothermal power plants (2010 figures), leading the world with an installed capacity of 3086 megawatts (MW).
Most are in the Western states, with California the clear leader, with many power stations around The Geysers, north of San Francisco. Other notable states are Nevada, Idaho, New Mexico and Oregon.
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Where is the best location in the US for Geothermal power plants?
in your but
How many geothermal power stations in the world?
There are new plants coming online all the time so it is difficult to answer this question. Many countries use geothermal:2010 figures:The US generates the most geothermal electricity in the world, 3086 MW, which is only 0.3% of US energy use.Iceland supplies 30% of its energy from geothermal, with 575 MW.The twenty-five countries below use geothermal energy, with the US generating the most, and Thailand the least (at 0.3 MW).United StatesPhilippinesIndonesiaMexicoItalyNew ZealandIcelandJapanIranEl SalvadorKenyaCosta RicaNicaraguaRussiaTurkeyPapua-New GuineaGuatemalaPortugalChinaFranceEthiopiaGermanyAustriaAustraliaThailand
What country uses the most geothermal power?
The US generates the most geothermal energy in the world.
Can geothermal power plant be used anywhere in the US?
yes because geothermal uses the heated rock which is everywhere
Is geothermal energy being used in Arkansas?
Yes, Arkansas has a number of rebate and loan programs to encourage people to install domestic units. There are no major power plants. The first commercial use of geothermal energy in the US was in bathhouses in Hot Springs, in the south of Arkansas.
Where is the best location in the US for Geothermal power plants?
in your but
Where else in the US can you find geothermal power plants?
taupo
How many geothermal power stations in the world?
There are new plants coming online all the time so it is difficult to answer this question. Many countries use geothermal:2010 figures:The US generates the most geothermal electricity in the world, 3086 MW, which is only 0.3% of US energy use.Iceland supplies 30% of its energy from geothermal, with 575 MW.The twenty-five countries below use geothermal energy, with the US generating the most, and Thailand the least (at 0.3 MW).United StatesPhilippinesIndonesiaMexicoItalyNew ZealandIcelandJapanIranEl SalvadorKenyaCosta RicaNicaraguaRussiaTurkeyPapua-New GuineaGuatemalaPortugalChinaFranceEthiopiaGermanyAustriaAustraliaThailand
What country uses the most geothermal power?
The US generates the most geothermal energy in the world.
Can geothermal power plant be used anywhere in the US?
yes because geothermal uses the heated rock which is everywhere
What states have geothermal power plants?
Currently, the following states: California (80.7% US total) Nevada Utah Hawaii Oregon Ohio New Mexico Alaska
How many hydroelectric power plants are in the US?
36
About how many hydroelectric power plants are in the US?
850
Is geothermal energy being used in Arkansas?
Yes, Arkansas has a number of rebate and loan programs to encourage people to install domestic units. There are no major power plants. The first commercial use of geothermal energy in the US was in bathhouses in Hot Springs, in the south of Arkansas.
How many hydro power plants in the US'?
3 1/2
How many nuclear power plants do you have in the US?
At present 104 in operation
How many fossil fuel power plants are there in the US?
There are at least 600 coal fired power plants in the US, providing 31.2% of U.S. electric capacity (as of 2005).
