We are organizing a focused strategy session for the Hawaii Regional Interest Group (RIG) to help shape our direction for the coming year. This session is designed to be highly collaborative and action-oriented. Because of the nature of the discussion, attendance will be limited to individuals who are currently engaged in the Hawaii RIG or have demonstrated familiarity with Hawaii-based geothermal issues, priorities, or partnerships.

To ensure we stay productive and that all participants can contribute meaningfully, we’ve implemented a pre-approval registration process. We kindly ask interested attendees to request access using the link below. This allows us to maintain a manageable group size while honoring the intent of a strategic, working session.

Why this matters:
This meeting will focus on building local momentum, identifying challenges, and advancing geothermal efforts specific to Hawaii. The discussion will assume a foundational understanding of Hawaii’s regulatory, technical, and community landscape. It’s important to keep the group targeted so that all participants are aligned in focus and purpose.

If you're currently involved or have worked with Hawaii geothermal stakeholders—or are deeply interested in becoming more active in the RIG—we welcome
your request to attend.

Registration Here 

Since late 2023, Teverra has explored Fort Wainwright, Alaska, as part of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Geothermal Commercial Solutions Opening. This Geothermal Prototype Initiative included existing data collation, new data collection, and stratigraphic test well planning. In 2023, existing data were collated, in summer 2024, new data were collected and integrated into a 3D geological model, and in 2025, using the completed 3D geologic model, a stratigraphic test well site selection and well design was completed. To our knowledge, this is the first geothermal exploration efforts taking place within the general AOI, and as such, experienced several unexpected challenges. This presentation will give a summary of the work to date,  including showing data collection results and current status of the initiative.

Registration 

There is a minimum space allotment - register early to confirm you place.
There is a $30 registration fee that will help the Colorado RIG with costs associated with this Field Trip.

Join us for our second Geothermal Rising Colorado RIG geothermal field trip through Colorado's Front Range, as we unravel the geological features that set up potential geothermal resources deep in the Denver Basin. This field trip delves into the heart of the earth's thermal energy, focusing on the Lyons Formation and Pre-Cambrian basement outcrops along the Front Range for their geothermal energy potential. Additionally, we will spend some time at the start of the trip learning about ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) by touring the newly constructed East Classroom building at Colorado School of Mines and the GSHP system that was engineered to heat and cool this building.

Our first field stop in Morrison, Colorado will investigate the Lyons Formation to provide insights into its depositional history, lithology, mineralogy, and thermal conductivity, which are crucial factors for assessing its suitability for geothermal energy as a hot sedimentary aquifer (HSA). Additionally, we will discuss a core-based study in hydrothermal alterations within the Lyons Formation beneath Wattenberg Field, offering valuable clues to the geothermal reservoirs that lie deep in the basin. Venturing into the realm of the Pre-Cambrian basement, participants will visit outcrops in Genesee, Colorado at the second field stop to understand the complex nature of the igneous and metamorphic rocks that have been structurally deformed, uplifted, and exposed here, representing potential enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) targets beneath the Denver Basin. These outcrops and formations are exceptionally important because they are also associated with ongoing geothermal exploration projects deep within the Denver Basin.

Please register, as this event has a maximum capacity. 
This event is being held at the University of Texas Pickle Research Campus: North Burnet, Austin, Texas 78758
We will also have a waitlist as we get closer to the event date.

Registration 

Geothermal Rising TXLOAK RIG Meeting
August 14, 2025, 1:00 pm-6:30 pm, UT Austin Pickle Campus

Advanced Computing Building (ACB) Auditorium Room# 1.102C
10100 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78758

Parking for GRC TXLOAK Meeting (arrive 10 min early): 

Purchase a parking day pass at a pay station, and check-in in the TACC Lobby.
Not purchasing a parking pass will result in a parking ticket.

AGENDA

1:00p-1:05p       BEG Welcome and Safety Minute                                 Dr. Lorena Moscardelli

1:05p-1:20p       Geothermal Rising                                                         Kerry Fellers

1:20p-1:30p       TXLAOK Regional Interest Group                                  Elizabeth Cambre

1:30p-2:15p       Bureau of Economic Geology                                        Dr. Ken Wisian

                           HotRock Consortium Research Updates

2:15p-3:00p       Texas Imperative of Geothermal Resource                  Dr. Shuvajit Bhattacharya

                           Assessment for the Gulf Coast and East Texas

3:00p-3:45p       The Military Perspective on                                           Ethan Kraus                          

                           Geothermal and Financing                                           Geothermal Pgm. Lead                        

                                                                                                                USAF Energy Assurance

3:45p-4:00p       Break

4:00p-5:00p       Discussion Panel on "Latest Developments and           Dr. Ken Wisian, Mod.

                           Opportunities in Geothermal", Panelists:                    

                           Cindy Taff, Sage; Nasikul Islam, Exceed Geo Energy;

                           Barry Smitherman, TxGEA; Benoit Deville, SLB

5:00p-6:30p       Light Catered Reception in BEG Rock Garden with       All

                           Core Repository/Lab Tour