Geothermal

Helps Reduce Dependence on Fossil Fuels

Using tapped out oil and gas wells reduce cost involved in exploration and drilling

Cons

A few Geothermal facilities produce some silica and sulfur dioxide, both of which are largely removed from the vapors and either returned to the hydrothermal well.

Pros

Geothermal facilities have no coal or nuclear fuel to mine and transport, no radioactive wastes or ash wastes to deal with, and no emissions of carbon dioxide, particulates, or other combustion byproducts.

Cons

They have no intermittency or dispatchability problems.

Pros

They require no purchase or transport of fuel. They require no waste disposal.

geothermal plants may be the most reliable of all energy production methods. Since they are fundamentally simpler than most other power systems, there is less to go wrong.

Cons

Geothermal power is primarily available where hot magma finds its way close to the surface and heats ground water to usable temperatures above 212F.

Pros

These hydrothermal hot spots don’t occur everywhere. In the U.S. they are located in the Western States, Alaska, and Hawaii.

Geothermal and hot water and steam (hydrothermal) are used as heat sources. They can be used to warm houses and businesses.

you can find geothermal energy anywhere in the state

Especialy in East Texas (DFW area)

Renewable Resource

Natural Resource