Creating New Opportunities Through
Battery Reuse
Transforming retired hybrid batteries into opportunities for education, workforce training, and
community resilience across Puerto Rico.
About the TECRE initiative
TECRE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing renewable energy, battery repurposing, workforce development, and community resilience in Puerto Rico. Through research, education, and industry collaboration, TECRE serves as a platform for developing innovative energy solutions that create lasting environmental and economic impact.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower Puerto Rico through experiential education, renewable energy innovation, and circular battery economy initiatives. We engage students, researchers, volunteers, and industry partners in projects that strengthen energy resilience, expand workforce opportunities, and accelerate sustainable technology development.
Our Vission
We envision Puerto Rico as a global leader in community energy resilience and circular battery innovation, where education, technology, and local empowerment work together to build a more sustainable future.
Executive Leadership
Dr. Eugene S. Smotkin, Ph.D
Founder,TECRE
Founder, NuVant Systems, Inc.
AAAS Fellow
Management
Carlos Ochoteco
Vice President of Development, TECRE
Veteran journalist and communications professional
Reporter, anchor and host - Puerto Rico television programs
Board of Directors
Dr. Héctor D. Abruña
The Emile M. Chamot Professor of Chemistry, Cornell University
U.S. Presidential Enrico Fermi Award
Global Energy Prize Winner, 2024
Dr. Steven Greenbaum
Professor of Physics, the City University of New York (CUNY)
Fellow, American Physical al scoiety
Dr. Thomas E. Mallouk
Professor of Energy Research, Professor of Chemistry, University of Pennsylvania
Principal Investigator, CHASE
Partners and Collaborators
