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Geothermal energy is the Earth’s heat. It is the end result of the fusion of dust and gas which happened about four billion years ago.
Deep inside the earth’s core and approximately about 4,000 miles deep, the temperature is about 9,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Geothermal energy has been used for everything from bathing to relaxation and cooking as well as heating. The first geothermal generator was created in Italy at the beginning of the 20th century. In 1912 the United States followed with their attempt at creating geothermal power with The Geysers in California. The energy is now produced in over 21 countries of the world.
You can find geothermal energy deep in the ground. The heat at the core of the Earth flows outwards. When it flows the heat is transferred to …
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More increases of natural gas have been announced and here we are, already wondering how we are going to cope with the rising costs of EVERYTHING.
We thought of some things we can all do to help the situation. These suggestions are not limited to home owners; it is just as important for everyone to be involved in environmental issues. Remember, we are all in this together and whatever we can do now will help everyone.
Ways to Decrease Natural Gas Usage.
Make sure to have your furnace serviced and cleaned, and checked for efficiency.
Turn thermostat down 2 degrees and make a point of putting on a sweater instead of turning up the heat. Use a programmable thermostat or manually turn heat down well below daytime temperature at night. A daytime temperature of …