Basics: For those who need a quick geothermal introduction—even if you’ve never heard of the energy source before.

Current use: Here you’ll find out where and to what extent geothermal is used throughout the country and the world.

Potential use: Find out about geothermal’s huge untapped resources that could help meet your energy needs and those of millions worldwide.

National security and energy price: Here you’ll find out how geothermal can help lower energy prices and bring about a more stable, secure America,

Policy: Here you’ll find information about the most important policy tools that will help move the geothermal industry forward.

Environment: If you’ve ever wondered about the environmental impacts and benefits to geothermal energy, you’ll find everything you need to know here.

Economic benefits: Here you’ll find the facts about how a geothermal power plant can contribute to a local economy

Power plant costs: Our analysts tell you exactly how much a power plant will cost and what factors go into determining that cost

Employment: We took a detailed look at employment related to geothermal energy

Mythbusters: Here we set the record straight on geothermal myths—about everything from surface features to drinking water.