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Renascent Energy Seeks Regulatory Approval for Outside ERCOT Grant Program

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Renascent Energy, a geothermal energy company based in Houston, Texas, has submitted an application to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) for the Outside ERCOT Grant Program. The company aims to improve electricity resiliency through geothermal electricity generation. Renascent Energy has a proven track record of successful geothermal operations in the state, including a recent test on a depleted shale well in Live Oak County. The company's CEO, Dr. Ivan E. Terez, and CTO, K.R. Kibodeaux, have extensive experience in managing large-scale energy projects, including multi-million-dollar field projects for major energy companies.

Key Takeaways:

  • Renascent Energy is applying for the Outside ERCOT Grant Program to improve electricity resiliency through geothermal electricity generation.
  • The company has a successful track record of geothermal operations in Texas, including a recent test on a depleted shale well in Live Oak County.
  • Renascent Energy's CEO, Dr. Ivan E. Terez, and CTO, K.R. Kibodeaux, have extensive experience in managing large-scale energy projects for major energy companies.
  • The company is recognized by the geothermal industry for its high-quality technical delivery and is a member of the National Consortium for Long Duration Energy Storage (Qu[ Network - LDES National Consortium).
  • Renascent Energy's current generating capacity is less than 80 MW, and its operations produce electrical energy solely by the use of geothermal as a primary energy source.

Statistics:

  • Renascent Energy's current generating capacity is less than 80 MW.
  • The company has a successful track record of geothermal operations in Texas, including a recent test on a depleted shale well in Live Oak County.
  • The Outside ERCOT Grant Program aims to improve electricity resiliency through geothermal electricity generation.
  • The National Consortium for Long Duration Energy Storage (Qu[ Network - LDES National Consortium) recognizes Renascent Energy for its high-quality technical delivery.

Sources:

  • Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) regulatory document: Texas Energy Fund (TEF) -Outside ERCOT Grant Program (OEGP) APPLICATION of Renascent Energy (August 2025)
  • https://interchange.puc.texas.gov/search/daily

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