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GeoTGo Informational Database

Informational Database for Geothermal Utilization

We are assembling a comprehensive, publicly accessible database of installation guides, training curricula, New Mexico-specific regulatory and incentive references, and curated research artifacts that accelerate geothermal adoption while centering community needs.

Resources are grouped by topic so municipalities, cooperatives, and tribal partners can quickly reach the most relevant guidance.

Installation Instructions

Step-by-step guides for configuring cloud workspaces, local toolkits, and hardware required for community-scale geothermal assessments.

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GeoBridge Deployment Notes

Official OpenEI guidance for standing up the GeoBridge interoperability layer that GeoTGo relies on for structured geothermal data exchange.

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GeoVision Data Portal Setup

DOE walk-through for installing the GeoVision data connectors, including prerequisites for secure cloud access to geothermal datasets.

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Training Materials

Manuals, tutorials, and workshops that help local teams learn geothermal exploration workflows and GeoTGo automation features.

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NM Geothermal Workshop Playlist

Video workshop series produced with Sandia National Laboratories that covers GeoTGo scenario design and community engagement best practices.

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New Mexico Regional Interest Group (RIG)

Geothermal Rising-led community of New Mexico utilities, tribes, developers, and researchers coordinating policy updates, funding calls, and project collaboration.

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New Mexico Geothermal Working Group (NMGWG)

Volunteer coalition convened by Tom Solomon that unites academia, national laboratories, state agencies, federal offices, developers, and funders to accelerate statewide geothermal deployment.

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DOE Geothermal Resource Portal Tutorials

Interactive tutorials that pair GeoTGo notebooks with federal resource datasets for New Mexico basins.

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IGSHPA Accredited Installer Training

International Ground Source Heat Pump Association workshops and certifications covering residential/light-commercial design and installation, plus Slinky installation guidance.

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IGSHPA Design & Installation Manuals

Reference manuals from IGSHPA including Residential and Light Commercial Design and Installation and supplemental field guides.

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HeatSpring Geothermal Courses

Online bootcamps and advanced design workshops (many co-developed with IGSHPA) tailored for installers, engineers, and contractors.

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National Geothermal Academy (GBCGE)

Immersive multi-week curriculum covering geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and reservoir engineering—useful template for workforce development plans.

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DOE Technology Office Education Opportunities

Compilation of EERE-sponsored fellowships, internships, and training pathways related to geothermal and clean energy careers.

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Geothermal Education & Training Guide (2011)

Historic GEA/Geothermal Rising catalog of U.S. universities, degrees, and specialized geothermal programs.

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Geothermal Education & Training Guide (Updated)

Most recent Geothermal Rising guide summarizing current academic programs, research labs, and training centers.

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Geothermal Energy Exploration & Innovation Short Course

YouTube lecture covering exploration strategies and emerging technology demonstrations.

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Stanford Geothermal Lecture

Recorded Stanford-style talk unpacking geothermal system design considerations for students and practitioners.

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SmartTensors & MADS Toolkits

Open-source Julia packages we maintain for tensor learning, geothermal analytics, and decision support inside GeoTGo.

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SmartTensors AI/ML Tutorials

Hands-on tutorial repository that walks through SmartTensors workflows for nonnegative matrix/tensor factorization in geothermal datasets.

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AI Workshop Materials

Interactive workshop materials used at AGU, GSA, Stanford and JuliaCon to demonstrate AI/ML-based geothermal data science.

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GeoThermalCloud

Core Julia package powering GeoThermalCloud features, including prospect scoring and physics-informed embeddings.

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MADS Documentation

Documentation for MADS, our model analysis and decision support framework used for community geothermal planning.

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EnviCloud / GAIA Dashboard (Sandbox & Demo Server)

Internal-facing cloud playground we use during workshops to showcase live our AI/ML tools for geothermal prospectivity analysis.

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Data Platforms

Public repositories and explorers that supply geothermal datasets, automation, and mapping layers for GeoTGo workflows.

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NREL Geothermal Data Repository (GDR)

Official DOE GTO submission portal housing technical reports, well logs, exploration datasets, and automated data pipelines plus AskGDR/AI helpers.

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DOE Energy Data eXchange (EDX)

NETL-managed portal aggregating geothermal, subsurface, and critical mineral datasets with collaboration spaces for DOE-funded teams.

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Geothermal Energy Atlas

Interactive map (successor to Geothermal Prospector) that fuses heating/cooling, power, and next-gen geothermal datasets for the U.S.

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RE Explorer

Global renewable energy explorer with geothermal-friendly data layers, analytics, and technical assistance for planners and policymakers.

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Techno-Economics & Impact Tools

Simulation and cost-modeling utilities that support GeoTGo business cases and policy engagement.

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GEOPHIRES

Open-source Python simulator coupling reservoir, wellbore, plant, and economics to estimate output, costs, and LCOE/LCOH for geothermal systems.

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GETEM

Spreadsheet-based Geothermal Electricity Technology Evaluation Model now implemented inside SAM for capital, O&M, and LCOE estimates.

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System Advisor Model (SAM)

NREL’s performance & finance platform whose geothermal module includes GETEM calculations and scenario assumptions for site-specific analysis.

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CREST Tool Suite

Cost of Renewable Energy Spreadsheet Tool for evaluating policy incentives and cash-flow structures across solar, wind, geothermal, and AD.

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Power & Grid Modeling

Planning tools that merge geothermal resource layers with transmission, land use, and grid scenarios.

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reV Renewable Energy Potential Model

NREL model with a geothermal module for evaluating plant performance, depth-temperature data, and grid intersections.

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ReEDS

Regional Energy Deployment System with enhanced geothermal heat pump representation and scenario exploration tied to reV metrics and PLEXOS.

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Engage

Map-based web app for modeling high-penetration energy systems now including templates for hydrothermal, EGS, CHP, and direct-use geothermal.

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Heating & Cooling Planning

Neighborhood to national-scale modeling suites for geothermal heat pumps, thermal networks, and district systems.

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dGeo / dGen

Distributed geothermal simulation platform estimating technical, economic, and market potential for GHPs, thermal networks, and deep direct use through 2050.

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ComStock & ResStock

Physics-based building stock models (commercial and residential) that now simulate GHP adoption, performance, and benefits across the U.S.

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REopt

Renewable energy integration and optimization tool with district-energy cost modules for evaluating networked GHP life-cycle economics.

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URBANopt

Open-source SDK for district-scale energy analysis, now featuring modules for district-connected geothermal heat pump systems.

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GHEDesigner

Python package for designing ground heat exchangers with automated borefield selection and sizing for distributed or central GHP systems.

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EnergyPlus

DOE’s open-source whole building simulation engine with advanced geothermal heat pump and GHEDesigner integrations for end-to-end modeling.

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Policy & Permitting

Guidance for navigating regulatory approval and crafting geothermal-friendly policy frameworks.

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RAPID Toolkit

Regulatory and Permitting Information Desktop Toolkit covering federal/state processes, best practices, and reference material for geothermal projects.

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Geothermal Policymakers' Guidebook

Step-by-step playbook for reducing deployment barriers across hydrothermal, EGS, co-production, and low-temperature resources.

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Project Development

Tools that benchmark project readiness, risk, and socio-economic impact before deployment.

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GeoRePORT

Geothermal Resource Portfolio Optimization and Reporting Technique for assessing risk/return, data gaps, and socio-economic metrics.

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Regulatory Documents (New Mexico)

Key statutes, administrative codes, and permitting checklists for geothermal exploration, utilization, and production across New Mexico communities.

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NMAC 19.11 Geothermal Resources

The New Mexico Administrative Code that governs drilling, testing, and utilization of geothermal wells statewide.

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Geothermal Resources Development Act

Official EMNRD PDF of the act outlining statutory definitions, >250 F well jurisdiction, bonding, and coordination requirements across state agencies.

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Statute §71-9-6 NMSA - Rulemaking Authority

Specifies that the division shall promulgate and enforce rules for exploration, development, and production of geothermal resources - useful citation for permit narratives.

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2012 Groundwater Clarification (HB 201)

Legislative amendment confirming that certain groundwater applications qualify as geothermal resources, relevant for hydrothermal spas and direct-use systems.

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Water Use & Reinjection Regulations (NMSA 1978 §71-9-4)

Clarifies that groundwater above 250 F used for geothermal energy is exempt from State Engineer permitting when operations are non-consumptive and reinjected - critical for community projects safeguarding water rights.

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EMNRD Geothermal Resource Permits (>250 F)

Describes ECMD's permitting workflow for high-temperature wells, links to final rules, and provides application packets for developers.

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Oil Conservation Division (OCD) Oversight

Agency homepage summarizing OCD’s regulatory authority for oil, gas, and geothermal activity, including contact routes and compliance resources.

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OCD e-Permitting Portal

Online system for filing geothermal applications, sundry notices, and data updates while tracking review status.

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OCD Legislative Briefing on Geothermal Authority

Legislative testimony confirming OCD’s role in regulating oil, gas, and geothermal projects, highlighting permitting workflows and data needs.

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New Mexico OCD Permitting Checklist

Oil Conservation Division guidance for submittals, groundwater safeguards, and data reporting for geothermal pilot projects.

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OpenEI RAPID: NM Drilling & Well Development

Process map detailing required approvals, environmental reviews, and permit sequencing for geothermal wells in New Mexico.

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State Land Office Geothermal Rule Proposal (Aug 2025)

Press release outlining 19.2.7 NMAC updates that modernize geothermal leasing on state trust lands and encourage development.

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State Land Office Rulemaking Hub

Official docket with draft language, timelines, and public comment information for the geothermal leasing rule.

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BLM Geothermal Leasing Overview (NM)

Complementary federal guidance for geothermal leasing within New Mexico, including coordination pathways with State Land Office rules.

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Media Coverage: State Land Office Geothermal Rule

Source NM summary capturing stakeholder reactions and implications of the proposed leasing framework.

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Future of Geothermal in New Mexico (Sandia, 2025)

Recent synthesis discussing subsurface potential, direct-use opportunities, and regulatory considerations for statewide deployment.

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Tax Incentives & Rebates

Quick-reference grid of federal IRS credits, national DSIRE lookups, New Mexico tax policy, and utility rebates so teams can mix stackable incentives for geothermal builds.

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Federal | Residential Clean Energy Credit (IRS §25D)

Official IRS page describing the 30 percent credit window (2022-2032) for qualified geothermal heat pump property plus the ramp-down schedule after 2032.

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Federal | IRS Form 5695 Instructions

Step-by-step guidance for documenting geothermal equipment that meets ENERGY STAR requirements and claiming the credit on Form 5695.

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National | DSIRE Incentive Database

Primary searchable hub for every U.S. renewable and efficiency incentive; filter to New Mexico and choose geothermal technologies for the latest state plus utility offerings.

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National | DSIRE New Mexico Listing

Example DSIRE record covering the Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit plus links to program forms and contacts; use as a pattern when exporting other geothermal entries.

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News | NM IRA Home Energy Rebate Participation

Washington Post reporting confirming that New Mexico opted into and is processing federal home energy rebates, important context when stacking heat pump incentives.

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State | New Mexico Sustainable Building Tax Credit (SBTC)

State income tax credit that rewards residents and builders for installing ground-source heat pumps and other energy-conserving products.

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State | Geothermal Ground-Coupled Heat Pump Tax Credit

Refundable NM income tax credit up to 30 percent of eligible purchase and installation costs (maximum $9,000) for systems placed in service May 15 2024 through Dec 31 2034 on residential, commercial, or agricultural property.

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State | GGCHP Tax Credit FAQ

Clarifies effective dates (Jan 1 2024 start for costs, Dec 31 2034 sunset) plus eligibility requirements, documentation, and filing steps.

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State | NM Taxation & Revenue Conservation Credits

Agency overview with links to current conservation and preservation credits, including geothermal ground-coupled heat pump claim form RPD-41346 when released.

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State | Corporate Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit

HB 218 summary noting a refundable corporate income tax credit up to 30 percent of geothermal heat pump costs (capped at $9,000) for systems installed May 15 2024 through Dec 31 2034.

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State | NM Geothermal Electricity Generation Tax Credit (HB0092, 2024)

$0.015 per kWh production credit for electricity generated from geothermal resources to spur utility-scale plants across the state.

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Utility | PNM Rebates & High-Performance New Homes Incentives

Includes midstream instant rebates for heat pumps plus up to $3,000 incentives for efficient new construction with geothermal-ready designs.

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Utility | El Paso Electric Energy Efficiency Programs

Offers $70-150 per ton rebates for high-efficiency heat pumps and $300 incentives for heat pump water heaters serving southern NM customers.

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Utility | Tri-State & Rural Co-op Geothermal Rebates

Member cooperatives such as Socorro and Sierra Electric typically offer about $500 per ton incentives for new ground-source heat pumps; verify availability with your local co-op.

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Utility | New Mexico Gas Company Residential Rebates

Efficiency program portal listing appliance and HVAC rebates; use to coordinate fuel-switching journeys with state geothermal incentives even if rebates target hybrid systems.

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Local | NM Tax Credits & Rebates Overview

New Mexico Manufactured Housing Association roundup linking NMGC and other utility incentives; useful pointer when briefing residents before diving into statutory language.

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Reports & Technical Documents

Peer-reviewed studies, USGS assessments, and DOE/NREL documentation that underpin GeoTGo prospecting, techno-economics, and policy engagement.

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GeoVision Analysis

DOE flagship report quantifying geothermal potential and outlining pathways for equitable deployment.

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USGS | Geothermal Resource Investigations Project

Landing page for USGS's ongoing resource and environmental impact studies with links to datasets, maps, and topical reports.

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USGS | 2008 National Assessment Fact Sheet

FS 2008-3082 detailing identified and undiscovered hydrothermal resources plus EGS potential across the United States.

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USGS | Circular 790 (1979)

Historic baseline for national geothermal resource occurrence and methodology - useful for longitudinal trend comparisons.

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USGS | EGS Resource Assessment (Great Basin & SW, 2025)

Latest estimate of roughly 135 GWe from high-temperature, low-permeability formations spanning the Great Basin and neighboring regions.

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USGS Geothermal Favorability Maps

National map series highlighting high-potential play fairways, with downloadable layers for New Mexico counties.

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NREL | Geothermal Resource Data, Tools, and Maps

Geothermal GIS gateway aggregating temperature gradients, identified systems, and downloadable map services.

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NREL | ATB 2024 Geothermal Chapter

Annual Technology Baseline section summarizing cost and performance trajectories for hydrothermal, EGS, and GHP pathways.

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NMBGMR | Truth or Consequences Geothermal Project

New Mexico Tech project page documenting geoscience investigations, monitoring, and modeling for the Truth or Consequences hot springs district.

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Truth or Consequences Sustainability Assessment

Open-file report evaluating long-term geothermal sustainability scenarios for the Truth or Consequences district, hosted on the NM Water Data Catalog.

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Animas Valley Geothermal Resource Report

Comprehensive technical assessment archived by the NM Oil Conservation Division covering resource characterization and development concepts in Animas Valley.

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Sandia | Future of Geothermal in New Mexico (2025)

High-level synthesis of statewide geothermal opportunities, regulatory considerations, and stakeholder priorities.

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Project InnerSpace | Future of Geothermal in New Mexico

Joint Project InnerSpace, NM Tech, and NMBGMR roadmap that inventories resources, policy gaps, and deployment pathways; PDF available on the Project InnerSpace resources hub.

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Sandia Community Heat Network Report

Technical findings from Sandia National Laboratories on integrating GeoTGo analytics with district heating pilots.

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Stanford Workshop Releases

Envitrace-authored papers and reports presented at the Stanford Geothermal Workshop, complete with downloadable PDFs.

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GeoDAWN To GeoTGo: From Complex Data To Decisions Related To Geothermal Prospectivity (2025)

Details our latest data-to-decision pipeline upgrades for GeoTGo deployments showcased at the 2025 workshop.

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Machine-Learning Methods and Tools Designed for Community-Based Equitable and Inclusive Geothermal Development (2024)

Companion paper describing participatory ML workflows and community safeguarding approaches embedded in GeoTGo.

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A Progress Report on GeoThermalCloud Framework (2022)

Slides and manuscript chronicling the open-source GeoThermalCloud architecture that powers GeoTGo analytics.

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GeoThermalCloud: Machine Learning for Discovery, Exploration, and Development of Hidden Geothermal Resources (2022)

Workshop paper aligning GeoThermalCloud modules with DOE missions and highlighting workflow reproducibility.

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Discovering Signatures of Hidden Geothermal Resources based on Unsupervised Learning (2020)

Earlier Stanford release that introduced NMF-based geothermal prospecting workflows adopted inside GeoTGo.

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Stanford Workshop Presentations

Slide decks and recorded briefings that pair with our Stanford papers for faster onboarding.

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GeoTGO: Equitable and Inclusive Tool for Community-Based Geothermal (2023)

Explains how GeoTGo supports equitable siting, engagement, and policy readiness for local partners.

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Discovering Hidden Geothermal Signatures using Unsupervised Machine Learning (2020)

Workshop presentation that visualizes the NMF feature extraction stack for New Mexico prospects.

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Site-Scale and Regional-Scale Modeling for Geothermal Resource Analysis and Exploration (2020)

Mudunuru et al. outline the modeling bridge from regional screening to neighborhood-scale implementation.

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Academic Papers

Peer-reviewed publications authored by our team plus curated reviews that accelerate geothermal exploration, utilization, and policy design.

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Discovering hidden geothermal signatures using non-negative matrix factorization (Geothermics, 2022)

Documents the unsupervised learning workflow for identifying geothermal play fairways that is embedded in GeoTGo.

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Machine learning and shallow groundwater chemistry to identify geothermal prospects in the Great Basin, USA (Renewable Energy, 2022)

Shows how groundwater chemistry plus ML accelerates early-phase prospecting for communities similar to GeoTGo pilots.

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Machine Learning for Geothermal Resource Exploration in the Tularosa Basin, New Mexico (Energies, 2023)

Extends the GeoThermalCloud toolkit to basin-scale mapping with field validation in New Mexico.

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State-of-the-Art Review on Geothermal Energy Extraction and Utilization (2023)

ScienceDirect review summarizing conventional, hybrid, and enhanced geothermal systems plus drilling and utilization strategies.

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Critical Review on Effective Utilization of Geothermal Energy (2024)

SAGE publication focusing on utilization pathways, efficiency improvements, and techno-economic lenses.

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Enhanced Geothermal Systems: Recent Advancements Review (2024)

ScienceDirect overview of stimulation methods, monitoring practices, induced seismicity management, and field performance for EGS.

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Frontiers Research Topic - Progress in Geothermal Exploration & Utilization

Editorial plus 27-paper collection from Frontiers in Earth Science covering exploration, conceptual models, shallow geothermal, and EGS advances.

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Blogs & Videos

Accessible explainers, community stories, and video briefings that track geothermal innovation across New Mexico.

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DOE Geothermal Blog

Regular updates from the Geothermal Technologies Office highlighting funding calls, field data, and success stories.

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Geothermal Rising Blog

Association-run stories from The Heat Beneath Our Feet campaign plus policy and advocacy spotlights from across the industry.

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New Mexico Clean Energy Highlights

State Energy Conservation Office blog covering regional geothermal pilots and tribal collaborations.

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PBS LearningMedia: Harnessing the Power of the Earth

KQED/PBS educational video explainer on geothermal mechanics suitable for classrooms and community onboarding.

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Geothermal Unleashed (GW YouTube Channel)

Community-sourced interviews, site visits, and explainers on emerging geothermal technologies.

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Catapulting Superhot Rock Geothermal (CATF)

Clean Air Task Force article introducing the 2025 push toward superhot rock demonstrations.

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WA Ecology Early Look at Geothermal

Washington Department of Ecology blog chronicling statewide geothermal exploration efforts in 2025.

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Envitrace GeoTGo Video Shorts

Envitrace-produced updates from pilots and community workshops.

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