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The history of geothermal energy use traces back tens of thousands

of years around the globe. In times pre-dating modern western

civilization, indigenous peoples used hot water from springs for

cooking, cleaning, and bathing. These springs served as a source ofwarmth and their minerals as a source of healing. Archeological

evidence shows that the first human use of geothermal resources in

North America occurred more than 10,000 years ago with the

settlement of Paleo-Indians around hot springs

Modern use of geothermal energy is characterized by increasingly

more organized commercial and industrial ventures from spas and

resorts in the early 1800s to the eventual development of electricity

production and geothermal heat pumps. The first known commercial

use of geothermal energy in the United States occurred in Hot

Springs, Arkansas, where, in 1830, Asa Thompson charged one dollar

each for the use of three spring-fed baths in a wooden tub. Within thenext twenty years, more resorts and spas of increasing size would

grow up around such springs.

In 1892, the worlds first district heating came online in Boise, Idaho,

eventually growing to serve 200 homes and 40 downtown businesses.

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Modern non-electrical use of geothermal energy continues. For

instance, beginning in the 1960?s the Maoris of New Zealand have

used geothermal energy for cooking. France and many other

European Union nations are using geothermally heated water to heatthousands of homes.

For more information about the history of geothermal energy, visit the

following web sites.

A History of Geothermal Energy in the United States

A comprehensive timeline of geothermal energy in the United States,from the early 1800s until the year 2000, covering the opening of spas

and resorts to research and development of cutting-edge advanced

technology for electrical production in the late 20th century.

History of the utilization of geothermal sources of energy in Iceland

Brief review of early geothermal energy efforts in Iceland, especially

focusing on the digging of Thvottalaugar (washing pools) around thecapital city of Reykjavik.

History of Geothermal Energy

A down-to-earth overview of some ancient and modern examples of

geothermal energy worldwide, with focus on pre-industrial usage.

REPP-CREST Geothermal HistoryA late 20th-Century timeline, in brief, of modern geothermal electricity

and heat pumps in the United States. Covers major events,

government agencies, and legislation between 1960 and 2000.

Geothermal Energy and Other Distinctive Energy Sources

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Milestones in geothermal power intertwined with relevant historical

instances in thermodynamics, engineering, drilling, and electrical

power production. Short essay covering low tech to high tech uses,

including a drilling and mining angle.

Modern Heating and Cooling for Historic Structures Slide Show

Presentation

Flash slideshow of how small-scale geothermal power is helping

preserve the historic integrity of landmark buildings while giving them

the comfort and convenience of modern heating and cooling systems.

One such project was the Trinity Church in Copley Square in Boston,Massachusetts.

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