There are many advantages of geothermal energy. It can be extracted without burning a fossil fuel such as coal, gas, or oil. Geothermal fields produce only about one-sixth of the carbon dioxide that a relatively clean natural-gas-fueled power plant produces. Binary plants release essentially no emissions.
Why is geothermal energy good?
Experts say geothermal energy is cleaner, more efficient, and more cost-effective than burning fossil fuels, and it can reduce our dependence on foreign oil. … Geothermal plants are also considered to be more reliable than coal or nuclear plants because they can run consistently, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Do geothermal power plants produce emissions that leads to global warming?
Because geothermal power plants do not burn fuel like fossil fuel plants, they release virtually no air emissions.
How much land does a geothermal power plant need?
An entire geothermal field uses 1-8 acres per megawatt (MW) versus 5-10 acres per MW for nuclear operations and 19 acres per MW for coal power plants. Coal power plants also require huge acreages for mining their fuel.
Why is my geothermal bill so high?
The system could be much more expensive if it’s colder outside and the heating set point is set much higher than it was with the propane system. Increasing the set point with geothermal is common. When dealing with propane, an expensive fuel source, homeowners will often set their homes to 65°F or less to save money.