An elementary school for American Indian children in North Dakota is studying the potential for geothermal energy to cut its energy costs.
The Associated Press reports that the Circle of Nations School in Wahpeton, N.D, is studying a proposal to drill 390 holes underground that could be connected to a geothermal system within the 11 buildings on the school campus. The project’s current estimated cost is $2 million, but school officials are confident it can pay for itself within five years.
Geothermal energy is not unknown in the state. Three schools in Fargo – Discovery Middle School, Kennedy Elementary School and Woodhaven Plaza – already have geothermal systems in place. (this is the full story)
Encouraging to see alternative energy put to good use. Tribes combined have adequate solar, wind, wave, falling water, and/or biomass waste resources to achieve sustainable energy independence. Not only produce energy but from all the waste of our landfills convert it into energy but more greater is convert it into a durable produce that replaces aluminum, copper and steel. Tribes then setup manufacturing companies to produce goods for the major companies that uses aluminum, copper and steel which is nine major industries.