If you have questions about geothermal energy, the Geothermal Energy Association has issued a new report that will provide you with answers.

Ever wonder how a geothermal power plant works? Want to know more about how geothermal energy can help reduce global warming?

Today the U.S. has about 3,000 MW of geothermal electricity connected to the grid.

“There is a tremendous interest in geothermal energy and its largely untapped potential to help address our energy and climate problems,” noted Karl Gawell, GEA’s Executive Director.

“We have worked hard to make the report readable, while still being thoroughly researched and reviewed,” commented co-editor Kara Slack. The report includes simple definitions, descriptions, and figures and cites key national reports that provide further information.

The report is currently available on GEA’s Web site in parts at http://www.geo-energy.org/aboutGE.asp and is available to download in PDF format at http://www.geo-energy.org/publications/reports.asp.