Canada:

Report Claims Geothermal Creates More Jobs than Site C Hydro-Electric Project (Journal of Commerce)

A recent report by the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) says geothermal operations can create more permanent jobs than the Site C dam in northeastern B.C.

According to Geothermal Energy: The Renewable and Cost Effective Alternative to Site C, 1,100 megawatts – the same amount as Site C – of geothermal power projects would create more sustainable employment for surrounding communities.

"While Site C promises only 160 permanent jobs, U.S. Department of Energy statistics indicate that the equivalent amount of geothermal energy would produce 1,870 permanent jobs. This does not include jobs that result from the direct use of geothermal heat, which are also significant."

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