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solarguy · 11-10-2010, 03:55 PM

Deep geothermal is often overlooked. While not widely available, in those areas, it's a big deal. Technological advances may broaden it's utility somewhat.

The other one that rarely gets mentioned is plain old aggressive conservation. Good conservation stretches the limited solar/wind/geo resources that much further.

eg, it's relatively easy to heat your house with solar energy, even in northern states, if the house is insulated to r-50, rather than the typical "r-13" or "r-19".

Neighborhood scale electrical co-generation could also potentially improve the overall efficiency of the "grid" from 30-35%, to more like 60-65%, regardless of which fuel you burn.

Please carry on.

troy

11-10-2010, 03:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
solarguy EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: up north Posts: 196 Thanks: 4 Thanked 34 Times in 26 Posts	Deep geothermal is often overlooked. While not widely available, in those areas, it's a big deal. Technological advances may broaden it's utility somewhat. The other one that rarely gets mentioned is plain old aggressive conservation. Good conservation stretches the limited solar/wind/geo resources that much further. eg, it's relatively easy to heat your house with solar energy, even in northern states, if the house is insulated to r-50, rather than the typical "r-13" or "r-19". Neighborhood scale electrical co-generation could also potentially improve the overall efficiency of the "grid" from 30-35%, to more like 60-65%, regardless of which fuel you burn. Please carry on. troy __________________ 2004 VW TDI PD on bio want to build 150 mpg diesel streamliner.