Geothermal

1. Overview
   1. What is the source of geothermal energy?
   2. How is geothermal energy used?
   3. Where are geothermal resources found?
   4. What are the advantages of geothermal energy?
   5. What are the incentives for geothermal energy development?
   6. Challenges and opportunities
2. Environment
   1. Geothermal energy and the environment
   2. Key potential environmental impacts
   3. Challenges and opportunities
   4. Milestones
3. History
4. Glossaries
5. Frequently asked questions
6. Fast Facts
7. Links

Geothermal - Energy Fast Facts

• Canada’s first commercial geothermal generating facility is to be built in British Columbia and has the potential of generating 100 MW of electricity. Source: Western GeoPower Corp., 2008

• More than 30,000 earth energy installations are in place in Canada for residential, commercial, institutional and industrial applications. Source: Pembina Institute, 2009

• Manitoba now has between 25% and 30% of all earth energy system installations in the country. Source: Manitoba Department of Science, Technology, Energy and Mines, 2009