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In this episode, Aroon shares insights on why data center flexibility is critical to protecting energy affordability, grid reliability and the broader economy amidst the AI boom.
Why Advanced Geothermal is Heating Up -- Jason Peart, GM of Strategy & Development @ Sage Geosystems
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9 months ago
Why Advanced Geothermal is Heating Up -- Jason Peart, GM of Strategy & Development @ Sage Geosystems
Geothermal energy may be the biggest dark horse in the clean energy transition. And it's bipartisan.
At Deploy24, Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm gave a strong endorsement of geothermal, calling it her "personal favorite" power source. Recently confirmed Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said he is “optimistic about advancing geothermal technology deployment."
Sage Geosystems is helping turn that vision into a reality. By adapting advanced drilling techniques from oil and gas, Sage is unlocking hot dry rock (HDR) geothermal -- a breakthrough that could dramatically expand geothermal's reach well beyond traditional hotspots.
In the latest episode of The Wharton Current, Ian Miller and Siddharth Challani sat down with Jason Peart, General Manager of Strategy & Development at Sage Geosystems, to discuss:
- Scaling Geothermal Beyond Current Limits: Geothermal has always been constrained to a few specific regions -- until now. Learn how HDR technology could capture geothermal potential across the U.S. and increase its power capacity by orders of magnitude by 2050.
- Serving Critical Customer Needs: Sage is working with major utilities, the Department of Defense and top tech leaders to make geothermal a go-to solution for clean baseload and long-duration energy storage. Explore how Sage's customers are integrating HDR geothermal into their energy strategies.
- Building an Impactful Career in Energy: Hear how Jason's focus on community, adaptability, and lifelong learning has shaped his dynamic career and opened doors in the fast-evolving energy sector.
If you have any feedback, please reach out to ianmill@wharton.upenn.edu
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In this episode, Aroon shares insights on why data center flexibility is critical to protecting energy affordability, grid reliability and the broader economy amidst the AI boom.
