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title: How Much Do a Geothermal Energy Solutions Cost? | ||
description: The cost to install a geothermal system can range anywhere from $10,000 all the way up to $25,000 | ||
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The cost to install a geothermal system can range anywhere from $10,000 all the way up to $25,000. | ||
These costs can vary depending on factors such as region, type of system, and how much renovation your house needs. | ||
Feel free to use our [price calculator](/calculator/) to get an estimate on much it would cost you! |
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title: How Does Geothermal Energy Impact the Environment? | ||
description: When it comes to carbon emissions, geothermal energy is very efficient | ||
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When it comes to carbon emissions, geothermal energy is very efficient. | ||
It produces 10 times less CO2 than coal! | ||
But it still isn’t as efficient as solar as it produces roughly 3x more CO2. | ||
Possibly the biggest issue with geothermal though is the land it takes to build the infrastructure. | ||
The building of larger plants can often disrupt ecosystems but this effect comes with all types of energy. | ||
This effect is mitigated though with smaller systems such as ones installed on houses. |
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title: Geothermal Energy Solutions | ||
description: Geothermal Energy is an undertapped energy resource | ||
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Geothermal energy is heat energy captured from within the earth and is then used for various things such as heating, cooking, and even electricity. | ||
What’s fascinating about geothermal energy is that it’s actually all around us. | ||
Just about anywhere on the planet this energy can be captured. In fact if we were to harness all of it, it would be enough to power the earth 3 times over. | ||
That’s an incredible amount of energy. | ||
However, it’s important to remember that geothermal energy isn’t a new concept. | ||
Humans have been using it for over 10,000 years for functions such as heating hot springs, cooking, and even space heating in cities such as Pompeii. | ||
Nowadays, it’s still mainly used for heating; however, if you install a converter, it can also be used for electricity. |
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title: Is Geothermal Energy Worth the Investment? | ||
description: Deciding to invest in a geothermal energy solution can be tricky | ||
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Deciding to invest in a geothermal energy solution can be tricky. | ||
When comparing it to solar it’s a lot more expensive to start and can take up to 20 years to pay itself off. | ||
The pumps also require electricity to power so it’s not technically _free_. | ||
Similar to solar energy, there are also federal tax credits that range from 22% to 30%, applicable on the install. | ||
However, geothermal can be much more efficient than wind and solar as it isn’t impacted by weather. | ||
It will always run as long as it’s powered. | ||
Overall, investing in geothermal can be a smart choice depending on your location and budget as it will save you money over time and lessen carbon emissions. |
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title: The Cost of Recycling | ||
description: The cost of recycling on municipal governments can vary anywhere from $100 to $300 per ton | ||
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The cost to collect, transport, clean, and process recycled material can vary anywhere from $100 to $300 per ton! | ||
However, the cost to recycle is not a complete loss: recycled materials that are made into new products and sold help make money back. | ||
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It was reported that in Atlantic County, New Jersey, the sale of goods made from recycled material generated $2.45 million, while the cost of processing the recycled materials cost the county over $3 million. |
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title: How Does Recycling Affect the Environment? | ||
description: The process of recycling reduces pollution and emissions | ||
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The process of recycling prevents these waste materials from ending up in landfills or the environment, reducing pollution and emissions. | ||
Recycling also reduces the need to extract natural resources from the environment for new products, reduces carbon dioxide emissions, and conserves energy. | ||
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However, material that is recycled doesn't always get recycled: only around 32% of all recycling is actually recycled. | ||
This number is even worse when it comes to plastics specifically: only 5-6% of all plastics are recycled. | ||
This is due to the fact that many often don't recycle them correctly: many throw non-recyclable plastics in the recycling bin, such as plastic bags, packing peanuts, batteries, straws, etc. | ||
Another issue is that there is a huge variety of plastics. | ||
Different types of plastics with different chemical additives and dyes are unable to be recycled together. |
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title: Recycling | ||
description: Recycling is the process of taking inorganic waste materials and turning them into new products | ||
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Recycling is the process of taking inorganic waste materials and turning them into new products. | ||
These materials include paper, glass, metal, and plastic. | ||
Recyclable material is collected by consumers and businesses, which is then collected by private or government entities. | ||
The material is then sorted, cleaned, processed, and shipped to manufacturing facilities to be made into new products. |
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title: Is Recycling Worth It? | ||
description: The process of recycling prevents waste materials from ending up in landfills | ||
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The process of recycling prevents these waste materials from ending up in landfills or the environment, reducing pollution and emissions. | ||
Recycling also reduces the need to extract natural resources from the environment for new products, reduces carbon dioxide emissions, and conserves energy. | ||
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However, material that is recycled doesn't always get recycled: only around 32% of all recycling is actually recycled. | ||
This number is even worse when it comes to plastics specifically: only 5-6% of all plastics are recycled. | ||
This is due to the fact that many often don't recycle them correctly: many throw non-recyclable plastics in the recycling bin, such as plastic bags, packing peanuts, batteries, straws, etc. | ||
Another issue is that there is a huge variety of plastics. | ||
Different types of plastics with different chemical additives and dyes are unable to be recycled together. |
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