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I believe that geothermal energy is better than wind energy because:

1) it is WAY more reliable. Due to the hot molten core of the earth, the crust of earth is always a steady hot temperature year-round. Wind energy depends on the sun (wind is caused by uneven heating of the earth's surface) so, wind depends on the weather, and the weather is ALWAYS changing, especially with global warming.

2) Geothermal installations go underground, so they don't take up any space on the earth's surface. Wind farms take up little space on the ground, but can injure or even kill birds and bats who get sucked in too close to them. I have also heard that some people apparently think wind farms are ugly.

3) Wind energy only provides electricity, but geothermal provides much, much, more. Geothermal can also provide electricity but mostly heats your home. in the summer, it can cool your house by drawing heat underground.

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Is geothermal energy cheaper than wind energy?

In short: no. Geothermal energy harnessing is still in its infancy compared to wind energy, and therefore, more expensive. Overall geothermal energy has been done on a very small scale, but technological breakthroughs need to occur before it can be successfully worldwide. Then again, with the U.S. energy industry being deregulated, wind energy can be more expensive than other energy types. For instance, when I lived in western Arkansas, I used OG&E as my energy provider, and they offered wind power for just 4.5 cents per kilowatt hour, which was half of a conventional plan. In Texas, providers generally charge 2 cents MORE per kilowatt hour for using purely wind power than conventional.


Can you give me some non examples of geothermal energy?

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What is one advantage of geothermal energy over wind energy?

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Solar energy wind and geothermal are what type of energy resource?

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