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an incredibly promising form of geothermal, involves drilling
down to "basement rock", the hot outer layer of the crust, and
pumping water down into it to produce steam. Just a tiny
percentage of the underground heat capacity of the U.S. could
power the nation thousands of times over.  (Source: AltaRock)
New energy source could offer 2,500 times nation's power needs,
according to MIT  The world of alternative energy is a confusing
one filled with choices.  There's nuclear, solar, wind, and
biofuels (such as algae).  Each technology has its own unique
advantages and disadvantages.  One technology that's too often
forgotten in the mix is geothermal energy.  With interest in
alternative energy at an all-time high, the geothermal energy
business is seeing a rebirth.  From harnessing volcanic steam
deposits to prospecting America's many geothermal sites, many
promising projects are currently underway.  Perhaps the most
promising source of geothermal