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A geothermal future

Broadcast Date: June 15, 1992

Springhill emerges from its mining past to embrace a geothermal future. After several decades of research and testing of the area, the groundwater from flooded coal mines is discovered to be a source of geothermal energy. Unlike coal, geothermal energy is environmentally friendly and inexpensive. On Sept. 3, 1992, Springhill is designated a geothermal resource area. There are currently 11 businesses and industries using geothermal energy in Springhill.

A geothermal future

• Geothermal energy is created when large reservoirs of groundwater become heated deep within the Earth.
• In Springhill, groundwater is pumped from shallow parts of old mines and runs through heat pumps at the surface. It returns to the mines after use. The resulting energy is powerful enough to heat or cool industrial buildings.
• As finite resources of oil and gas are depleted, geothermal energy may prove to be a viable alternative to fossil fuel.

A geothermal future

Medium: Television

Program: Newsmagazine

Broadcast Date: June 15, 1992

Guest(s): Ralph Ross


Host: Alison Smith
Reporter: Patricia Chew

Duration: 2:28

Last updated:
Jan. 7, 2008


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