New Generation Geothermal: The Future of Energy with Sage Geosystems’ Cindy Taff

A new generation of geothermal energy is here, and guest Cindy Taff, CEO of Sage Geosystems, is at the forefront of energy innovation. Sage Geosystems has developed proprietary geothermal technologies targeting lower surface temperatures which could reduce the cost of geothermal electricity production and increase adoption of geothermal around the world. Talking points include transitioning from a career in oil to alternative energy, working with Meta on geothermal energy storage, and notable innovations in the energy space worth keeping an eye on.

🎧 Episode Highlights

Sage Geosystems: Next Generation Geothermal to Power Today’s Energy Challenges
• [00:00] Podcast Begins
• [01:21] From Shell to Alternate Energy: What compelled Cindy to go geothermal
• [07:52] Meta Goes Geothermal: How Sage Geosystems is helping large corporations with energy goals
• [12:25] Energy Waste: Geothermal might solve the energy storage crisis
• [18:09] Not just Geysers: Looking beyond traditional methods to embrace Next Generation Geothermal
• [22:37] Should We All Care About Geothermal? The gen population & the next stage of energy transition

🔑 Key Takeaways

• 35 Years in Oil & Gas: Working with Shell corporation inspired Cindy to develop a passion for alternative energy, namely geothermal, which felt like an underutilized process. When people think of geothermal energy, Cindy says, “You think about Iceland or the geysers in California,” which is only scratching the surface.

• Next Generation Geothermal: Sage Geothermals is a pioneer in Next Generation Geothermal. In Next Generation, companies drill deeper and create an artificial reservoir, harvesting heat from deep in the ground before bringing it to the surface.

• No More Wasted Energy? When asked why geothermal should matter to the general public today, Cindy’s answer is simple: “For geothermal, we’ll be able to leverage the heat of the Earth to generate power 24 hours a day.”

👤 Guest Spotlight
Cindy Taff
Cindy D. Taff is the Chief Executive Officer of Sage Geosystems Inc., a role she has occupied since the company's establishment in 2020. Headquartered in Houston, Sage Geosystems specializes in delivering innovative solutions for energy storage and geothermal base production. Before her current position, Cindy enjoyed a lengthy career in the oil and gas industry, accumulating more than 35 years of experience.
Prior to joining Sage Geosystems, her most significant role was as the Vice President of Shell's global Unconventional Wells operations. In this position, she led a team of over 350 Shell employees and 1,200 contractors across five countries, managing an annual budget of $1 billion. Her tenure at Shell highlights her strong background in large-scale project management and leadership in the energy sector.

Connect with Cindy:
LinkedIn:   / cindy-d-taff-53b77a57  
Websites: Sage Geosystems, Inc. | sagegeosystems.com

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