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The Hidden Underworld of Geothermal: Water ~> Coil ~> Egg as Potential , and Cracked open births ~ Life
Watch what we are fighting for. ONLY way is action locally & globally united.
We need solutions ~ And harmony
Need contributions ~ And civil peace Need fearless leaders ~ Daughters and Sons Cooperation Need everyone Gotta pick up the pace (pick up the pace) Gotta pick up the pace (pick up the pace) There ain't no time to lose and no time to waste Sun is shining, it's getting hot Oceans rising, ready or not Wanna save the humans? ~ Gotta pick up the pace
"Imagine using the force of ocean waves to power the nation's coastal cities. With wave energy being the most abundant
and geographically diverse marine energy resource in the United States, it is possible.
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - United States Department of Energy March 30th, 2023
"Compared to air-source systems, geothermal systems have been shown to be quieter, last longer, require less
maintenance, and they do not depend on the temperature of the outside air."
- G.T.O. - Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy - The United States Department of Energy
FOR THE PURPOSE OF BALTIMORE & STATE OF MARYLAND TO ACHIEVE ENERGY INDEPENDENCE & MANAGE CLIMATE HEAT & FLOODING CRISIS THROUGH UTILIZING ENVIRONMENTALLY-CONCSIOUS THERMAL ENERGIES |
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$74 MILLION DOLLARS
~ TO ACHIEVE THRIVING QUALITY OF LIFE ~ 5 MILLION TO 25 MILLION DOLLARS
[7 MULTI-MILLION AWARDS: $10,571,428.5714 Million Each Average]
DEADLINE: JUNE 16th, 2023
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "On February 8, 2023, the United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced up to $74 million to support enhanced geothermal
systems (EGS) pilot demonstration projects called for in President Biden's landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The legislation authorizes DOE to support up to seven competitively selected pilot projects that collectively demonstrate
EGS in different geologic settings, using a variety of development techniques and well orientations.
These demonstration projects will provide valuable information about EGS in the field, maintain progress towards DOE's ambitious Enhanced Geothermal Shot™ and GeoVision analysis goals, and help spur further growth of geothermal energy, which has vast potential to be a critical source of abundant, always-available low-carbon energy. The untapped potential of EGS could provide at least 90 gigawatts of U.S. electricity-generating capacity alone by 2050, resulting in enough clean, reliable power - to power the equivalent of more than 65 million American homes. Under this funding opportunity announcement (FOA), DOE's Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) anticipates making several awards on a rolling basis over the course of fiscal years 2023–2025. Individual awards may range between $5 million and $25 million." "Compared to air-source systems, geothermal systems have been shown to be quieter, last longer, require less maintenance, and they do not depend on the temperature of the outside air."
Peace Through Strength ~ Strength Through Peace ............................................................................................ "Imminent Risk of a Global Water Crisis" - UNESCO/UN-Water (2023) Climate Change Science - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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What is Geothermal? "National Renewable Energy Laboratory Energy Basics: Geothermal" - (NREL) Why is Geothermal known as, "The Superior Energy"? Geothermal is the superior energy because: uses water continuously, is the only energy that replenishes itself; gives energy
immediately back to Earth through its looped cycles. It runs quietly. More efficient than "hyper-efficient" air conditioning.
There are little to no detected carbon emissions. There is no waste. Is Geothermal Energy reliable? Geothermal systems and power generators run 24 hours per day - 7 days per week, producing heat, cooling, and electricity consistently, regardless of weather conditions. There is virtually no chance that there will be any kind of temperature loss. The only exception is perhaps movement - a shift of one's home during a tornado, cyclone, or hurricane that puts the system out of kilter. This of course happens with any HVAC system. What are the benefits? What do I, We get? 1. HEATS WHEN COLD The Earth's core keeps its water consistently approximately 50 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit (10 - 15° Celsius). This allows for
heat from the Earth in water, to be pumped through a geothermal heat pump, carried through hoses, enter any type of building,
circulate, and then the cold water is exchanged; pumped back into the Earth, completing and starting energy cycle; forever
recycling. 2. COOLS WHEN HOT The Earth's core keeps its water consistently approximately 50 degrees Fahrenheit. This allows for cooling from the Earth
in water, to be pumped through a geothermal heat pump, carried through hoses, enter any type of building, circulate, and then
hot water is pumped back into the Earth, completing and starting the energy cycle again - and again. The cooling temperature
is monitored in each building - often in zones, even just one bedroom or office room, to even further only use what is necessary,
and yet most comfortable.
The best are buildings that have steam radiators and hydronic radiated floor systems, but forced air can be used too, but not recommended (least efficient, ducts take up a lot of room, especially for small houses, and collects much dirt, cut holes in floors and walls for vents lead to rodent travelings, and often become - called, "sick building syndrome" (dissuaded, as respiratory issues, especially asthma, get worse). The enclosed floor hoses are above lower floor's ceiling, cooling that floor below, as cold air falls, while hot air rises. As the hot air rises, the hot air gets carried, enters into the water, and energy goes back to the Earth. Geothermal cools any cobblestone, brick, concrete, and cement surface. This helps decrease the impact of Urban Heat Island, of which Baltimore is the ninth hottest place in the United States.* We must plant trees - vegetation and remove more concrete and cement. Cooling all buildings, streets, sidewalks, playgrounds, parking lots... will and does save lives. No one will ever have to die because of heat, and not afford cooling. Yes, this is equivalent and superior to, "air conditioning." Electricity breaks your heart with power outages, lodging costs, travel costs, and even home work-time. You will always be able to rely on cooling, as it is geothermal, not electricity that cools you and your home. * "Pediatric Asthma" - The Abell Foundation (2020) 3. PRODUCES HOT & PRECISE TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED WATER A geothermal pump can be used for: hot water heaters, clothes washing machines - residential and commercial, and for other commercial uses, such as food - agricultural, as water can simultaneously heat or cool and use of hot water. This offers an extra cost savings, and saves space. 4. PRODUCES COLD & PRECISE TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED WATER Often in the summer, one is waiting for hot water to change to cold. This is water that does not come from a hot water heater, it is natural, as the sun heats the ground, and those main pipe lines from city system warm. A geothermal pump can use Earth's energy to cool the water before it comes to your faucet, saving vast amounts of water, and hence, money. 5. HIGH-CALIBER INDOOR QUALITY Geothermal offers tremendous steam, DE-LICIOUS AIR! 6. PRODUCES ELECTRICITY A geothermal generator produces electricity. One's home installation cannot achieve creating electricity. Water passing through and directed to cisterns and tanks to direct heating/cooling can generate electricity - geo-hydrothermal energy. 7. PRODUCES MINERAL DEPOSITS "Some geothermal plants produce solid materials, or sludges, that require disposal in approved sites. Some of these solids
are now being extracted for sale (zinc, silica, and sulfur, for example), making the resource even more valuable
and environmentally friendly. In addition, lithium - a critical material - is present in high concentrations in
some geothermal brines. Learning to cost effectively extract that lithium could provide the United States with a domestic
source of this important material."
8. GEOTHERMAL IS DROUGHT-PROOF: OFFERS THE ABILITY TO GROW FRUITS, GRAINS, HERBS, VEGETABLES, & MORE Geothermal pipes bring water not only to homes and buildings, but source of irrigation. Drips are great for trees, but cannot
combat the scorch of sun being able to offer proper moisture, especially to trees and tree orchards. Not only can a drought
destroy a family farm, but the cost of transporting water can kill a family farm for good. Not so with geothermal.
DE-LICIOUS! 9. GEO COOKING Geothermal offers tremendous steam, so why not use it for cooking? Steaming is the most nutritious way to prepare food, because vitamins are boiled out of food, and remain in the water. Steaming offers all the nutrients to stay in place, and give a different texture and superior taste. DE-LICIOUS! 10. SECURES MONEY: SAVING FOR FUTURE USE(S) "Ground source heat pumps for heating and cooling use 75% less energy than traditional heating and cooling systems."
11. COOPERATIVE UTILITY MAKES ITS OWNERS - EVERYONE MONEY Because of the ability of geothermal offerng heat and cooling and generating electricity; the majority of one's utility bill
cost, this enables, as a cooperative utility, to offer what are called, "Patronage Dividends," or "Capital
Credits." Basically, get paid for using the utility.
"Co-ops 101: An Introduction to Cooperatives" - USDA "Patronage/Capital Credits" - Niobrara Valley Electric Membership Corporation 12. GEOTHERMAL OFFERS UNIQUE RECREATION Geothermal offers tremendous steam! DE-LICIOUS! distinguished and unrivaled. Paramount valuable. Experience the finer
things in life!
Hot springs from abandoned wells, offer varieties of geothermal recreational uses: spas. swimming, soaking pools, water slides, camping, and other recreational activities. "15 Hot Springs Around the World That Are All About the Natural Views" - Conde Nast Traveler (2020) 13. WATER DESALINATION "National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) scientists explore geothermal technologies for creating fresh water from otherwise
unusable water. Although most desalination processes use reverse osmosis membranes, thermal desalination processes can
provide additional capacity and reduce waste in many applications. Thermal desalination is often constrained by the cost of
heat, but geothermal energy can provide otherwise unused, renewable heat. Applied in the right locations, thermal desalination
could mean economic viability for water treatment. 14. DIRECT USE SYSTEM
A "direct system" is a geothermal system that heats all that is connected to it, such as a city, town, or even an entire state,
so that all benefit and everyone's emissions go down. Individual geothermal systems heat one house or building, with an invested
interest - either financial (a new build) interest, or personal interest - one's own house. Renters, whether residential
or commercial/industrial would NEVER otherwise have access to healthy no emission utility resource, life-saving, especially
in cold climates, or low to no utility bills.
A deep, direct use district heating system has never been deployed in areas with the geological conditions present in upstate New York. Centered in Ithaca - Cornell University. In partnership with National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - United States Department of Energy, that is changing. This Ithaca direct use system wants company on the east coast. "Thermal Application Analysis" at Cornell University - NREL 15. REMOVES ARSENIC FROM WATER
Arsenic is a poison naturally found, leaks from industries, or placed on purpose through illegal dumping of chemicals. Use
of low-enthalpy and waste geothermal energy sources solve arsenic problems in freshwater production using, "Process Membrane
Distillation."
What is on the horizon for Geothermal? Geothermal systems and power generators can produce - HYDROGEN! Steam from geothermal, remember, is naturally made from Mother
Earth. Currently, heating buildings through burning gas through gas plants and in many homes with gas-lit boilers; has many
transportation costs and one energy to make another energy, and is - quite dangerous and deadly (common gas explosions).
Does this make sense? Common sense and logic states, NO! What stupidity is it to take one fuel, fracking it from
the ground, just to burn it to make another fuel! How could it be? The steam is from the earth! Who would be a great mentor who already uses direct system geothermal in the United States? Idaho is in their 2nd Century of using geothermal to service their residents. There is a reason why no one hears about power outages in Idaho. Particularly Boise - an urban city, can well be a mentor as to how to put a geothermal system for all buildings together. City of Boise: Geothermal Systems "Idaho uses its geothermal resources for heating buildings, generating electricity, growing plants and aquatic species, and for recreation." "Geothermal" - Idaho Governor's Office of Energy & Mineral Resources Are there any countries that have already achieved nearly Net Zero Carbon Emissions? YES! - ICELAND! Nearly 100% zero carbon emissions for decades. Iceland citizens have geothermal exclusively to thank for lifting them out of poverty as a nation. On top of all the free energy to heat, cool, cook, and produce energy, Geothermal is a super tourist attraction. No wonder $$$$$$ - AND - LOVING IT! "Iceland and Geothermal Energy" - Green by Iceland "I've Got - Steam Heat!" ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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