Tuesday, June 16, 2015

USA, New Mexico:

Opinion: Geothermal? Potential Heats Up (Santa Fe New Mexican)

Like many, we are excited about a new, renewable energy source for our corner of the world. Geothermal energy has potential, but its promise has to be balanced with the necessity for caring for the natural world.

These are early days, of course, in the exploration of tapping into potential geothermal energy in the Jemez Valley. Done responsibly, the transformation of Earth’s own resources into energy could be an economic boost to the region. Jemez Pueblo also has been exploring geothermal projects, using a $4.9 million Department of Energy grant to look for ways hot water sources could be developed. It’s obvious that many feel the potential for unleashing this energy source exists.

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