geothermal power

The Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technologies Program (GTP) recently announced the initiation of the GTP Projects Database.

Thanks to the stimulus package, U.S. geothermal and solar industries achieved record growth in 2009, however both industries say long-term growth relies on more clean energy public policy being passed.

Renewable energy has not been developing at the pace the Indonesian government desires; so, it is creating better tax incentives for clean energy projects.

Despite the recession, U.S. Geothermal energy capacity expanded by a robust six percent in 2009, due to six new geothermal plants which came online, adding 176.68 megawatts (MW) of capacity.

The New York Times has reported that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to set up more stringent regulations governing enhanced geothermal projects.

Last week the Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) held its largest gathering ever, in an effort to gain even more noteriety and support for its burgeoning industry from America's political and financial elite.

Many countries made significant financial and political commitments to renewable energy in 2009.  These commitments point to a big year for clean energy industries in 2010, especially in South East Asia.

Within hours, 2009 will be coming to a close:  a perfect time to take stock of what this past year had to offer. 

Three geothermal plant projects in the UK recently received government funding and could be offering electricity and heat to nearby communities as early as 2013.

Geothermal energy is a hot topic these days as the U.S. seeks sources of clean, renewable energy. The media tends to focus on the exciting new technologies that power companies can use to tap underground pockets of thermal energy.