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Geothermal energy is the use of underground heat to produce electricity and currently contributes a small, yet growing, portion of U.S. energy generation. The United States is the top geothermal energy producer in the world, and the Trump Administration has announced plans to increase investments in geothermal energy.

Geothermal power plants are considered helpful in the fight against climate change as they are a renewable energy source, have low levels of pollution, and have significant room for growth in the U.S. However, there are concerns over its efficiency, lack of space for new energy plants, and high upfront costs.

Geothermal energy has strong bipartisan support, and has been considered a “middle ground” in the intense energy debate. Recently, President Trump signed an executive order declaring a “National Energy Emergency” which would expedite domestic energy and energy infrastructure production. Although Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico will harm the production of wind and solar energy, geothermal energy will likely remain unaffected.

What are your thoughts on geothermal energy? Do the benefits of geothermal energy plants outweigh the costs?

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