July General Meeting -- Geothermal Energy

Date and Time:
Wed, Jul 9, 2025; 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Central)

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Our July General Meeting will feature Dr. Ken Wisian, Associate Director of UT's Bureau of Economic Geology as speaker. Come as early as 6 pm to purchase food and drink, program begins promptly at 7.

El Mercado Restaurant, 1302 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, USA

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Organized By: Austin Group

Location: El Mercado Restaurant, 1302 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, USA

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Event Organizers:
Richard Faidley
austinsierraclub@gmail.com

Dr. Ken Wisian
Associate Director, UT Bureau of Economic Geology

Owing to technological advances pioneered by the oil and gas industry, geothermal energy has emerged -- after a long dormancy -- as a leading source for future electricity generation. These advances break the conventional geothermal paradigm focused on natural hydrothermal systems, and, in turn, open up non-tectonically active areas such as Texas to geothermal development.
Geothermal power has many advantages including: low/zero carbon output, small footprint, resilience, reliability, and dispatchability (lack of intermittency). Join us to find out how and why Texas has become the epicenter of new geothermal development!

As Associate Director of UT Austin's Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, Dr. Ken Wisian leads the Bureau's geothermal research. He is also the Associate Texas State Geologist.

A reminder: Arrive as early as 6 pm to purchase food or drink and enjoy socializing before the presentation. Program starts promptly at 7.

Can't make this event but still keenly interested in the topic? No worries... look for a recording of the presentation posted to the Austin Group's YouTube channel within about one week.

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