Question

Compare the costs and benefits of hydro power to that of geothermal power. (Please include two costs and two benefits.)

Answer 1

Hydroelectric Power
The benefits are:
1. Hydroelectric power is mainly a renewable source of energy. It relies on the stream cycle of water which do not cause pollution.
2. Hydroelectric power also helps and promote water reservoir and storage.

The cost are:
1. 0.85 cents per kWh is the average cost in the US.
2. Conventional installation costs $1,000-$5,000


Geothermal Power
The benefits are:
1. There is no pollution
2. We lessen the utilization of fossil fuels

The costs are:
1. $0.03 to $0.035 per kWh is the cost of electricity by The Geysers.
2. $20,000 to $25,000 costs to build this power plant

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