{"id":232853,"date":"2023-12-07T06:03:51","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T06:03:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trueactivist.com\/?p=232853"},"modified":"2023-12-07T06:03:51","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T06:03:51","slug":"with-fracking-no-longer-allowed-drill-hole-now-being-used-for-clean-geothermal-energy-t1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trueactivist.com\/with-fracking-no-longer-allowed-drill-hole-now-being-used-for-clean-geothermal-energy-t1\/","title":{"rendered":"With Fracking No Longer Allowed, Drill Hole Now Being Used For Clean Geothermal Energy"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_232854\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-232854\" style=\"width: 730px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-232854\" src=\"https:\/\/trueactivist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/geo-energy.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trueactivist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/geo-energy.jpeg 730w, https:\/\/trueactivist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/geo-energy-400x225.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/trueactivist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/geo-energy-640x359.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/trueactivist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/geo-energy-255x143.jpeg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-232854\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Britain&#8217;s Coal Authority<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the picturesque landscape of North Yorkshire, England, a local community successfully thwarted a controversial fracking project through passionate opposition.<\/p>\n<p>Despite their victory, a nearly 2-mile deep borehole remained as a stark reminder of the resistance. However, rather than allowing \u00a0it to stand as an unsightly monument, <a href=\"https:\/\/third-energy.com\/\">Third Energy<\/a> ingeniously transformed the borehole into a prototype geothermal heating station, offering a sustainable alternative for the residents of Kirby Misperton.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delving approximately 3,000 feet into the Earth\u2019s depths, the rock begins to warm by approximately 54\u00b0F. At the impressive depth of 2 miles, the rock becomes intensely hot. Third Energy harnesses this natural heat by pumping water to these depths, allowing it to warm naturally before bringing it back to the surface. This heated water serves as a renewable energy source for powering home radiators and water heaters in the village.<\/p>\n<p><script type='text\/javascript'>\nif (detectWidth() < 768) { \ndocument.write(\"<div style='text-align:center;'><span style='text-align:center; font-size:12px; color:#777;'>Advertisement<\/span><center><!-- TA_MOB_G1_BTF3_300x250 t4\/2+ fb (content) --><div data-aaad='true' data-aa-adunit='\/117607917\/TA_MOB_G1_BTF3_300x250'><\/div><\/center><\/div>\");\n} else { document.write('<div id=\\'wi-194906\\'><\/div>'); jQuery('#wi-194906').closest('.side-widget').hide();\n}\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type='text\/javascript'>\nif (detectWidth() < 768) {document.write('<div id=\\'wi-193994\\'><\/div>'); jQuery('#wi-193994').closest('.side-widget').hide(); \n} else { \ndocument.write(\"<div style='text-align:center;'><span style='text-align:center; font-size:12px; color:#777;'>Advertisement<\/span><center><!--TA_G1_BTF1_728V in content --><div data-aaad='true' data-aa-adunit='\/117607917\/TA_G1_BTF1_728V'><\/div><\/center><\/div>\");\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While volcanic regions with supercritical water or stream can generate electricity through turbines , Kirby Misperton\u2019s geothermal project focuses solely on providing heat to homes and water taps. Despite this limitation, the initiative stands out for its commitment to environmental friendliness, avoiding the utilization of gas or electric ventilation and heating oil.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the typical usage cycle, water amid in homes circulates back into the Earth\u2019s depths once it loses its heat. This closed-loop system requires minimal electricity, further enhancing its eco-friendly profile.<\/p>\n<p>Former head of anti-fracking group Frack Free United, Steve Mason , who is now director of Third Energy, said, <em><strong>\u201cWhen we were campaigning, we had to say what the solution was. You can\u2019t just say \u2018No, no, no\u2019 all the time. We need to be telling people this can be done and this is a solution.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third Energy\u2019s approach not only addresses the energy needs of the community but also aligns with the growing global emphasis on sustainable and renewable energy sources.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The context of the European energy landscape adds significance to initiatives like the Kirby Misperton geothermal heating station. Years of stringent regulations and promises from governments to phase out fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy have driven the prices of home heating to unprecedented highs in the continent, including Britain. The geopolitical turmoil, such as the War in Ukraine and the disruption of the Nord Stream II pipeline, has further exacerbated energy concerns.<\/p>\n<p><script type='text\/javascript'>\nif (detectWidth() < 768) {document.write('<div id=\\'wi-194140\\'><\/div>'); jQuery('#wi-194140').closest('.side-widget').hide(); \n} else { \ndocument.write(\"<div style='text-align:center;'><center><!-- \/117607917\/TA_G_1x1_outstream t4 --><!-- div data-outstream='inarticle'><\/div --><div data-aaad='true' data-aa-adunit='\/117607917\/TA_G_1x1_outstream'><\/div><\/center><\/div>\");\n}\n<\/script><br \/>\n<script type='text\/javascript'>\nif (detectWidth() < 768) { \ndocument.write(\"<div style='text-align:center;'><center><!-- \/117607917\/TA_G_1x1_outstream t4\/fb 2+ --><!-- div data-outstream='inarticle'><\/div --><div data-aaad='true' data-aa-adunit='\/117607917\/TA_MOB_G_1x1_outstream'><\/div><\/center><\/div>\");\n} else { document.write('<div id=\\'wi-195018\\'><\/div>'); jQuery('#wi-195018').closest('.side-widget').hide();\n}\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite these challenges, Russell Howe, the managing director of Third Energy, remains resolute in steering the company away from a return to natural gas or the associated price structures. This commitment aligns with a broader shift towards sustainable energy solutions and highlights the potential for geothermal projects to play a crucial role in the energy transition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The potential for converting existing wells for fossil fuels into geothermal heating stations is considerable.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em><strong>\u201cI think once you\u2019ve seen what the potential is and you see people in the community come and feel the radiator and see the excitement, there\u2019s no interest in the company going back to fossil fuels,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> Howe\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/news.sky.com\/story\/proposed-north-yorkshire-fracking-site-becomes-source-of-clean-geothermal-energy-12988955\">told Sky News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Sky News, there are 680 such wells in Britain drilled for fossil fuels that have the potential to be transformed into geothermal heating stations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent findings reveal that within the extensive network of abandoned coal mines in Britain, water has been naturally heated to temperatures suitable for use by the Earth\u2019s core. This heat source can also be harnessed for home heat pumps.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the town of Gateshead, a specific project has already tapped into this resource, successfully providing heat to a variety of commercial real estate properties and approximately 350 apartments.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>What are your thoughts?<\/em> <strong>Please comment below and share this news!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/trueactivist.com\">True Activist<\/a> \/ Report a typo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the picturesque landscape of North Yorkshire, England, a local community successfully thwarted a controversial fracking project through passionate opposition. 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