Geothermal

Geothermal Fact Sheet __ WHO __ ISEO-international sustainable energy organization GEA- Geothermal Energy Association __ WHERE __ Utilization more than 50 countries on world So many places... __ WHEN __ Used before 10,000 years ago- hot springs 1904: first geothermal power plant, Italy Geothermal plants last about 2-3 years before no more resources Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct) helped __ WHAT (PLAN) __ For 2006, GEA wants - "Extend the duration of the Section 45 Production Tax Credit by 3-5 years and provide greater flexibility for geothermal facilities by allowing them to qualify once they are under construction." This means - new geothermal power sites in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and other states Also, make it same basis as new wind facilities __ WHY __ HARMS Companies leaving hazardous crap Sucking up earth's inner water sources Global warming GOOD Using alternative resources Cheap Efficient