Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Ian writes on fossil energies, climate, and transition to renewables. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has funded a project ...

Researchers have used computer models of closed-loop geothermal systems to determine if they would be economically viable sources of renewable energy. They found that the cost of drilling would need ...

Renewable energy comes down from the sky. Turbines capture the power of the wind, and solar panels collect the sun’s rays. It can be found on the Earth’s surface, in the form of water from rivers and ...

Forget the days of separate furnaces and AC units hogging space and energy. Geothermal heating and cooling systems are transforming homes and communities across the country, delivering a one-stop ...

Geothermal energy systems harness the Earth's internal heat for power generation and direct heating purposes. These systems utilise both conventional hydrothermal resources and engineered approaches, ...

Geothermal systems take advantage of the earth’s temperature to heat your water, warm your home in winter and cool it off in the summer. The energy-saving and sustainability benefits of geothermal ...

Enhanced tax incentives, environmental and decarbonization goals, and a critical mass of technology and know-how have converged to boost the geothermal market in cities across the country. Companies ...

The spectrum of geothermal technologies is quickly evolving. This supplement to POWER’s April 2023 feature, “Startups Are Shaking Up Geothermal Power’s Potential,” briefly explains the differences ...

25% of the energy produced worldwide is used directly for cooling and heating homes. As climate shifts and increases in income are surging demand for cooling and heating solutions, we are collectively ...

Commercial contractors are seeing increased interest in geothermal HVAC — and the latest data backs this up. A new survey by The ACHR NEWS, in partnership with myCLEARopinion Insights Hub, found that ...