California is unique in terms of energy sources.
The
“clean” energy from GEOTHERMAL energy that is barely exploited--that could provide energy for California and possibly even its neighbors.
At the moment, the state is the
world’s leader in terms of electricity production from geothermal heat source.
A large portion still remain untapped.
Electricity production from geothermal does have its minimal
nasty by-product-- but not considerable enough to be a big concern. Hydrogen sulfide also known as
“sewer gas” is present during production/usage in small concentration.
This gas is present in our daily routine. Belching cows spew, and persons farting are a particular source too.
So, take it easy on those REFRIED BEANS to help the environment. lol
Check the following research/statistics to get a better picture. A large portion of
Southern California is now using electricity from this heat source.
California can afford NOT having its power from Nuclear Power Plants, Fossil Fuel and Biofuels.
The state’s last nuclear power plant is now being de-commissioned for good, the Diablo Nuclear Power Plant.
Estimates say it will take ten years to totally take it out safely and remove spent fuel rods.
I was in Iceland a little over two years ago and all heating and cooling systems use Geothermal energy. The largest user of geothermal energy in (Europe) in the Norwegian Sea that thrives on geothermal. The country is sitting on active volcanoes . . . just like Southern California sitting on top of huge volcano-- Yellowstone.
Not quite located entirely in the Arctic Circle. . . Iceland still have warm temp in the summer.
Here’s comparison of countries that benefit from this energy source.
"An engineering problem that, when solved, solves energy."
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