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The transformative potential of geothermal heating in the U.S. energy market: A regional study of New York and Pennsylvania

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  • Reber, Timothy J.
  • Beckers, Koenraad F.
  • Tester, Jefferson W.

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Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) could supply a significant fraction of the low-temperature (<125°C) thermal energy used in the United States through Geothermal District Heating (GDH). In this study we develop a regional model to evaluate the potential for EGS district heating in the states of New York and Pennsylvania by simulating an EGS district heating network at each population center within the study region and estimating the levelized cost of heat (LCOH) from GDH for each community. LCOHs were then compiled into a supply curve from which several conclusions could be drawn.

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  • Reber, Timothy J. & Beckers, Koenraad F. & Tester, Jefferson W., 2014. "The transformative potential of geothermal heating in the U.S. energy market: A regional study of New York and Pennsylvania," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 70(C), pages 30-44.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:70:y:2014:i:c:p:30-44
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2014.03.004
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