Comments on: Google Hits Geothermal Jackpot in West Virginia

By: The Green Economy has changed national politics: Virginia and West Virginia case studies

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 18:56:01 +0000

[…] also note that despite vast geothermal resources, the state of West Virginia has pursued fossil fuel technologies and jobs to the detriment of its […]

By: Wfeims01

Wfeims01 — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:19:00 +0000

Obviously, you are a strong supporter of coal mining. Perhaps you have turned a blind eye to the destruction and lives it has claimed. How many more people have to die so you can enjoy the comforts of turning on a light switch. Renewables are the future and I am going to make sure it happens. So you coal loving fool, you can either support my efforts for a safer, cleaner, west virginia or stay out of my way because anybody who tries to stop geothermal energy from coming to west virginia just might get their feelings hurt.

By: Google’s Clean Energy Projects (7 Big Ones) – CleanTechnica: Cleantech innovation news and views

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:46:41 +0000

[…] Advanced Geothermal Energy Systems: Over $10 million […]

By: domestic solar power

domestic solar power — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:13:00 +0000

Geothermal energy is often the great hope of renewable energy as it can be continuously and reliably produced 24/7. While it it has the best potential, it is very limited geographically.

By: Stimulus Bill Has Put Almost 8 GW of Geothermal Energy on US Grid – CleanTechnica: Cleantech innovation news and views

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 02:00:02 +0000

[…] Southern states missed the boat, but Google funded a look recently at one of them, and discovered an absolutely staggering 19 GW of potential geothermal in West […]

By: Matthew

Matthew — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 03:33:50 +0000

WV coal is low quality, HIGH SULFUR. most is shipped to China. It does not power the US. King Coal has been killing our citizens for decades. It’s time for new industry in WV.

By: Susan Kraemer

Susan Kraemer — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:26:27 +0000

Great way to get some Senate votes for clean energy from the South, we need them!

By: Zachary Shahan

Zachary Shahan — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:36:16 +0000

@Rebecca J: we’re quite aware of what coal provides. but it is not a source of energy the world wants for the future. it is having horrible effects on people’s health (and thus their pocketbooks) and that is only expected to get worse if we don’t switch to cleaner sources of energy fast.

By: Rebecca J

Rebecca J — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:09:59 +0000

Had to gigle at the comment of “better quality of life” for us poor ‘ole hicks in WV. We are enjoying our lives here with lower unemployment numbers than alot of the nation as well as being in good shape financially…we certainly aren’t bankrupt like California! We also are enjoying our reclaimed surface mining sites that are giving way to exciting new ventures, such as the Bechtel Family Summit, High Adventure Camp for the Boy Scouts of America. Located on 10,000 acres of reclaimed surface mining, this project is possible in this rugged mountainous region of the New River Gorge. The obvious bias of this article shows how little is known about the mining industry and the fact that 50% of the nation’s energy relies on the coal produced here. Geothermal is great, but it will be a very long time until you can get it to the grid….so in the meantime, if you want to keep your lights on, please don’t use the proposed benefits of improving our lives here as something to hang your hat on!