Cuomo could make WNY a leader in geothermal energy (Buffalo News)
The New York State Legislature has passed a bill to support the “invisible” source of renewable energy. Unlike visible energy collection from solar panels and wind turbines, geothermal systems are installed underground, leaving no visual impact.
More greenhouse gases are generated in New York by the heating of buildings than in the generation of electricity. Geothermal systems heat (as well as cool) buildings without the need to burn fossil fuels. It works because the temperature of the earth remains around 50 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year at a minimum depth of six feet. And, geothermal is an on-demand energy source that will provide savings and comfort every minute of every day. Read More.....
