The Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) has announced the release of its report “Direct Utilization of Geothermal Energy: Suitable Applications and Opportunities for Canada.” This report is based on the direct use, or non-electric, applications of geothermal heat.
Any process that requires a steady supply of heat can be supplied by geothermal. The most common application is swimming and bathing in hot springs. Other applications include: greenhouses, fish farms, crop and pulp & paper drying, district heating systems, and many more!
Employing the direct use applications would create unique business opportunities that contribute to sustainable communities and produce jobs in Canada. It also has the potential to help diversify the economies of Canadian cities and towns.
CanGEA are bringing a direct use trade mission to the GRC Annual Meeting & GEA Expo, September 28 - October 1 at the Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Oregon. They will join the GRC Fieldtrip to Klamath Falls to view direct use projects in Oregon.
