When it's dark out, natural gas is used to facilitate the process. Geothermal energy is energy produced from heat contained within the earth. Geothermal plants use natural hot water and steam from the earth to run turbine generators. You may recognize geothermal energy as geysers, like Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park. Well, the leaves, stems and bark of organic compounds are burned and used to ignite the process of producing electricity.
Agriculture plays a large part in the production of biomass power.
Certain crops can be grown and harvested specifically for the purpose of producing electricity. Currently there are about 350 biomass power plants in the country. All of these sources can be utilized to help protect the environment. By choosing the GreenSmart program you are supporting the development of NEW renewable energy generation facilites. Percentages are estimated annually by the California Energy Commission based on the electricity sold to California consumers during the previous year.