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Published: 1994

Total Pages: 82

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This report discusses the outlook for producing electricity from and directly using geothermal energy. It also discusses barriers to the use of geothermal heat pumps, a promising but relatively unknown technology, and efforts made by industry and government to increase their use. The report recommends that the Secretary of Energy establish a program to promote geothermal heat pumps as a tool for energy-efficient heating and cooling. (MM).