Geothermal Energy Resources and Technology Overview

The United States is rich in geothermal energy resources. Geothermal energy can be used to generate heat or electricity at both large- and small-scales (utility-scale and direct use).

Follow the links below to learn about geothermal energy, and how it can be used to generate electricity or heat; the geographic distribution of geothermal energy resources in the United States; utility-scale and direct use geothermal energy technologies; and primary components of geothermal energy systems.

• Geothermal Energy and Its Uses
  Geothermal energy basics, uses, and geothermal energy transmission
• Geothermal Energy Resources in the United States
  Location of geothermal resources in the United States
• Utility-Scale and Direct Use Geothermal Energy Generation
  Large- and small-scale geothermal energy generation technologies
• Geothermal Energy System Descriptions
  Primary geothermal energy system types and facility components