A geothermal system is more than 3 times as efficient as the most efficient conventional system. Because geothermal systems do not burn combustible fuel to make heat, they provide 3 to 4 units of energy for every 1 unit used to power the system.

A geothermal system is more than 3 times as efficient as the most efficient conventional system. Because geothermal systems do not burn combustible fuel to make heat, they provide 3 to 4 units of energy for every 1 unit used to power the system.