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The evolving role of geothermal energy for decarbonizing the United States

Jefferson W. TesterCornell Energy Systems Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USAKoenraad BeckersCornell Energy Systems Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USAAdam J. HawkinsCornell Energy Systems Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USAMaciej Z. LukawskiCornell Energy Systems Institute, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
2021en
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More than 20% of U.S. primary energy demand is used for heating in residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Low-temperature geothermal energy, which is widely available, can be developed to supply affordable, low-carbon heating across the U.S.

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