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⚡ Zenith Volts Breaks Ground on 1.24GW Off-Grid Data Center Campus in Roswell, NM By:  Robert Buluma In a bold step toward sustainable, off-grid computing, Zenith Volts has secured planning approval for a massive 8,500-acre data center project in Roswell, New Mexico. The 1.24GW campus, set to be fully operational by November 2027, is designed to power AI, cloud, and high-performance workloads while integrating some of the most advanced energy and cooling solutions in the industry. Powering the Future: Diverse Energy Solutions The Roswell campus is planned as a fully diversified energy ecosystem. On-site solar arrays will provide primary power, while natural gas generators act as backup for reliability. Adding to this is a 250-acre battery energy storage system and modular solar-thermal hybrid setups—designed to balance peak load demands efficiently. But the real game-changer? Geothermal cooling. By tapping into the stable underground temperatures of New Mexico, Zenith aims to dras...

Unleashing the Earth's Power: New Mexico's Leap into Geothermal Energy By: Robert Buluma In a groundbreaking move towards a greener future, New Mexico has emerged as a beacon of environmental stewardship with the recent passage of House Bill 91. This legislation, part of a trio of bills unanimously approved by the state Senate, signifies a pivotal step towards harnessing the Earth's vast geothermal resources. At the heart of this initiative lies a commitment to tapping into the Earth's subsurface heat, unlocking a wealth of opportunities for clean energy generation, hot water provision, and innovative heating and cooling solutions. With an allocation of $2.5 million towards geothermal energy projects, New Mexico is poised to become a trailblazer in sustainable energy innovation. Behind the scenes, passionate advocates like Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino have tirelessly championed the cause of geothermal energy, recognizing its potential to combat carbon emissions and bolste...

Breaking Down Barriers: The GEO Act Paves the Way for Geothermal Energy Revolution By: Robert Buluma In a bipartisan effort to revolutionize America's energy landscape, Senator Mike Lee, alongside Senators Martin Heinrich, James Risch, and Catherine Cortez Masto, has introduced the Geothermal Energy Optimization (GEO) Act. This groundbreaking legislation aims to accelerate the adoption of geothermal energy nationwide, unlocking its full potential as a clean, reliable, and versatile source of power. Geothermal energy holds the promise of complementing intermittent renewables like wind and solar, providing a stable source of baseload power. Unlike traditional perceptions that limit geothermal to hot regions, next-generation technologies can be deployed across a wider range of climates, offering a decentralized solution tailored to local energy demands. Moreover, geothermal energy isn't just about electricity generation; it's about creating new pathways to high-paying jobs, su...