Is Geothermal Energy Efficient?

Question

What is the production efficiency of geothermal energy?

Answer 1

for heat coefficient of performance is about 5 times more efficient than gas forced air and on ac its around 6

Answer 2

Very good if you have a source.

Answer 3

Geothermal is gaining popularity because it is the most energy-efficient heating and cooling system available on the market - the only energy consumed is a small amount of electricity to run the pump.

Geo plants also have a small "footprint," requiring less land than a typical coal or nuclear facility, and they boast 95-97% reliability.

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http://www.powerhousetv.com/stellent2/gr...

http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chap...

Alvin

Answer 4

Very energy efficient.  The geothermal uses a very little bit of energy to run a pump which brings water up from underground for heating.  

My parents installed one in their 3000 sq foot house with open floor plan.  Their highest heating bill was $50.........

Go for it!