Geothermal Heats Up
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on May 04, 2011 by Amy Miller
for QUEST Northern CaliforniaTopics: Climate, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Geology, Television
Science Education Collections: Energy, Grade 6, Green Industry, HS Earth Science
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Solar and wind power may get the headlines when it comes to renewable energy. But another type of clean power is heating up in the hills just north of Sonoma wine country. Geothermal power uses heat from deep inside the Earth to generate electricity. The Geysers, the world's largest power-producing geothermal field, has been providing electricity for roughly 850,000 Northern California households, and is set to expand even further.
Tags: alternative, clean, electricity, energy, geothermal, kqed, pbs, QUEST, renewableAdditional Links
- Calpine's "The Geysers" site
- Learn More about Geothermal from the USGS
- Geothermal Education Office
- Google's Enhanced Geothermal Site
- ImageMaker Advertising, Inc.
- Producer's Notes: Geothermal Heats Up
- Additional Photos for this story: Geothermal Heats Up
- Clue into Climate Curriculum
Educator Guides
Geothermal Educator Guide
