National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Learning About Renewable Energy
Student Resources on Geothermal Energy
The following resources can provide you with information on geothermal energy — heat from the earth.
Geothermal direct use
— Producing heat directly from hot water within the earth.
Geothermal electricity production
— Generating electricity from the earth's heat.
Geothermal heat pumps
— Using the shallow ground to heat and cool buildings.