Geothermal: An All-Purpose Clean Energy Source (Mountain Democrat)
As a rare June rainstorm added drama to the skies of northern Nevada a little known revolution has been slowly evolving under the ground.
In the Basin and Range geology that distinguishes northern Nevada from its southern desert area are hot springs and hot wells that are powering this state and wheeling power to California’s Independent System Operator based in Folsom.
Ormat Technologies Inc. geothermal power plant in Reno puts out 100 megawatts, enough to power every residence in that city.
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