GeoBridge Deployment Notes
Official OpenEI guidance for standing up the GeoBridge interoperability layer that GeoTGo relies on for structured geothermal data exchange.
Access resourceGeoTGo 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.
GeoVision Data Portal Setup
DOE walk-through for installing the GeoVision data connectors, including prerequisites for secure cloud access to geothermal datasets.
Access resourceTraining Materials
Manuals, tutorials, and workshops that help local teams learn geothermal exploration workflows and GeoTGo automation features.
NM Geothermal Workshop Playlist
Video workshop series produced with Sandia National Laboratories that covers GeoTGo scenario design and community engagement best practices.
Access resourceNew 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.
Access resourceNew 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.
Access resourceDOE Geothermal Resource Portal Tutorials
Interactive tutorials that pair GeoTGo notebooks with federal resource datasets for New Mexico basins.
Access resourceIGSHPA Accredited Installer Training
International Ground Source Heat Pump Association workshops and certifications covering residential/light-commercial design and installation, plus Slinky installation guidance.
Access resourceIGSHPA Design & Installation Manuals
Reference manuals from IGSHPA including Residential and Light Commercial Design and Installation and supplemental field guides.
Access resourceHeatSpring Geothermal Courses
Online bootcamps and advanced design workshops (many co-developed with IGSHPA) tailored for installers, engineers, and contractors.
Access resourceNational Geothermal Academy (GBCGE)
Immersive multi-week curriculum covering geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and reservoir engineering—useful template for workforce development plans.
Access resourceDOE Technology Office Education Opportunities
Compilation of EERE-sponsored fellowships, internships, and training pathways related to geothermal and clean energy careers.
Access resourceGeothermal Education & Training Guide (2011)
Historic GEA/Geothermal Rising catalog of U.S. universities, degrees, and specialized geothermal programs.
Access resourceGeothermal Education & Training Guide (Updated)
Most recent Geothermal Rising guide summarizing current academic programs, research labs, and training centers.
Access resourceGeothermal Energy Exploration & Innovation Short Course
YouTube lecture covering exploration strategies and emerging technology demonstrations.
Access resourceStanford Geothermal Lecture
Recorded Stanford-style talk unpacking geothermal system design considerations for students and practitioners.
Access resourceSmartTensors & MADS Toolkits
Open-source Julia packages we maintain for tensor learning, geothermal analytics, and decision support inside GeoTGo.
SmartTensors AI/ML Tutorials
Hands-on tutorial repository that walks through SmartTensors workflows for nonnegative matrix/tensor factorization in geothermal datasets.
Access resourceAI Workshop Materials
Interactive workshop materials used at AGU, GSA, Stanford and JuliaCon to demonstrate AI/ML-based geothermal data science.
Access resourceGeoThermalCloud
Core Julia package powering GeoThermalCloud features, including prospect scoring and physics-informed embeddings.
Access resourceMADS Documentation
Documentation for MADS, our model analysis and decision support framework used for community geothermal planning.
Access resourceEnviCloud / GAIA Dashboard Demos
Internal-facing cloud playground we use during workshops to showcase live our AI/ML tools for geothermal prospectivity analysis.
Access resourceData Platforms
Public repositories and explorers that supply geothermal datasets, automation, and mapping layers for GeoTGo workflows.
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.
Access resourceDOE Energy Data eXchange (EDX)
NETL-managed portal aggregating geothermal, subsurface, and critical mineral datasets with collaboration spaces for DOE-funded teams.
Access resourceGeothermal Energy Atlas
Interactive map (successor to Geothermal Prospector) that fuses heating/cooling, power, and next-gen geothermal datasets for the U.S.
Access resourceRE Explorer
Global renewable energy explorer with geothermal-friendly data layers, analytics, and technical assistance for planners and policymakers.
Access resourceTechno-Economics & Impact Tools
Simulation and cost-modeling utilities that support GeoTGo business cases and policy engagement.
GEOPHIRES
Open-source Python simulator coupling reservoir, wellbore, plant, and economics to estimate output, costs, and LCOE/LCOH for geothermal systems.
Access resourceGETEM
Spreadsheet-based Geothermal Electricity Technology Evaluation Model now implemented inside SAM for capital, O&M, and LCOE estimates.
Access resourceSystem Advisor Model (SAM)
NREL’s performance & finance platform whose geothermal module includes GETEM calculations and scenario assumptions for site-specific analysis.
Access resourceCREST Tool Suite
Cost of Renewable Energy Spreadsheet Tool for evaluating policy incentives and cash-flow structures across solar, wind, geothermal, and AD.
Access resourcePower & Grid Modeling
Planning tools that merge geothermal resource layers with transmission, land use, and grid scenarios.
reV Renewable Energy Potential Model
NREL model with a geothermal module for evaluating plant performance, depth-temperature data, and grid intersections.
Access resourceReEDS
Regional Energy Deployment System with enhanced geothermal heat pump representation and scenario exploration tied to reV metrics and PLEXOS.
Access resourceEngage
Map-based web app for modeling high-penetration energy systems now including templates for hydrothermal, EGS, CHP, and direct-use geothermal.
Access resourceHeating & Cooling Planning
Neighborhood to national-scale modeling suites for geothermal heat pumps, thermal networks, and district systems.
dGeo / dGen
Distributed geothermal simulation platform estimating technical, economic, and market potential for GHPs, thermal networks, and deep direct use through 2050.
Access resourceComStock & ResStock
Physics-based building stock models (commercial and residential) that now simulate GHP adoption, performance, and benefits across the U.S.
Access resourceREopt
Renewable energy integration and optimization tool with district-energy cost modules for evaluating networked GHP life-cycle economics.
Access resourceURBANopt
Open-source SDK for district-scale energy analysis, now featuring modules for district-connected geothermal heat pump systems.
Access resourceGHEDesigner
Python package for designing ground heat exchangers with automated borefield selection and sizing for distributed or central GHP systems.
Access resourceEnergyPlus
DOE’s open-source whole building simulation engine with advanced geothermal heat pump and GHEDesigner integrations for end-to-end modeling.
Access resourcePolicy & Permitting
Guidance for navigating regulatory approval and crafting geothermal-friendly policy frameworks.
RAPID Toolkit
Regulatory and Permitting Information Desktop Toolkit covering federal/state processes, best practices, and reference material for geothermal projects.
Access resourceGeothermal Policymakers' Guidebook
Step-by-step playbook for reducing deployment barriers across hydrothermal, EGS, co-production, and low-temperature resources.
Access resourceProject Development
Tools that benchmark project readiness, risk, and socio-economic impact before deployment.
GeoRePORT
Geothermal Resource Portfolio Optimization and Reporting Technique for assessing risk/return, data gaps, and socio-economic metrics.
Access resourceRegulatory Documents (New Mexico)
Key statutes, administrative codes, and permitting checklists for geothermal exploration, utilization, and production across New Mexico communities.
NMAC 19.11 Geothermal Resources
The New Mexico Administrative Code that governs drilling, testing, and utilization of geothermal wells statewide.
Access resourceGeothermal Resources Development Act
Official EMNRD PDF of the act outlining statutory definitions, >250 F well jurisdiction, bonding, and coordination requirements across state agencies.
Access resourceStatute §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.
Access resource2012 Groundwater Clarification (HB 201)
Legislative amendment confirming that certain groundwater applications qualify as geothermal resources, relevant for hydrothermal spas and direct-use systems.
Access resourceWater 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.
Access resourceEMNRD Geothermal Resource Permits (>250 F)
Describes ECMD's permitting workflow for high-temperature wells, links to final rules, and provides application packets for developers.
Access resourceOil Conservation Division (OCD) Oversight
Agency homepage summarizing OCD’s regulatory authority for oil, gas, and geothermal activity, including contact routes and compliance resources.
Access resourceOCD e-Permitting Portal
Online system for filing geothermal applications, sundry notices, and data updates while tracking review status.
Access resourceOCD Legislative Briefing on Geothermal Authority
Legislative testimony confirming OCD’s role in regulating oil, gas, and geothermal projects, highlighting permitting workflows and data needs.
Access resourceNew Mexico OCD Permitting Checklist
Oil Conservation Division guidance for submittals, groundwater safeguards, and data reporting for geothermal pilot projects.
Access resourceOpenEI RAPID: NM Drilling & Well Development
Process map detailing required approvals, environmental reviews, and permit sequencing for geothermal wells in New Mexico.
Access resourceState 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.
Access resourceState Land Office Rulemaking Hub
Official docket with draft language, timelines, and public comment information for the geothermal leasing rule.
Access resourceBLM Geothermal Leasing Overview (NM)
Complementary federal guidance for geothermal leasing within New Mexico, including coordination pathways with State Land Office rules.
Access resourceMedia Coverage: State Land Office Geothermal Rule
Source NM summary capturing stakeholder reactions and implications of the proposed leasing framework.
Access resourceFuture of Geothermal in New Mexico (Sandia, 2025)
Recent synthesis discussing subsurface potential, direct-use opportunities, and regulatory considerations for statewide deployment.
Access resourceTax 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.
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.
Access resourceFederal | IRS Form 5695 Instructions
Step-by-step guidance for documenting geothermal equipment that meets ENERGY STAR requirements and claiming the credit on Form 5695.
Access resourceNational | 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.
Access resourceNational | 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.
Access resourceNews | 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.
Access resourceState | 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.
Access resourceState | 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.
Access resourceState | GGCHP Tax Credit FAQ
Clarifies effective dates (Jan 1 2024 start for costs, Dec 31 2034 sunset) plus eligibility requirements, documentation, and filing steps.
Access resourceState | 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.
Access resourceState | 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.
Access resourceState | 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.
Access resourceUtility | 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.
Access resourceUtility | 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.
Access resourceUtility | 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.
Access resourceUtility | 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.
Access resourceLocal | 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.
Access resourceReports & Technical Documents
Peer-reviewed studies, USGS assessments, and DOE/NREL documentation that underpin GeoTGo prospecting, techno-economics, and policy engagement.
GeoVision Analysis
DOE flagship report quantifying geothermal potential and outlining pathways for equitable deployment.
Access resourceUSGS | Geothermal Resource Investigations Project
Landing page for USGS's ongoing resource and environmental impact studies with links to datasets, maps, and topical reports.
Access resourceUSGS | 2008 National Assessment Fact Sheet
FS 2008-3082 detailing identified and undiscovered hydrothermal resources plus EGS potential across the United States.
Access resourceUSGS | Circular 790 (1979)
Historic baseline for national geothermal resource occurrence and methodology - useful for longitudinal trend comparisons.
Access resourceUSGS | 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.
Access resourceUSGS Geothermal Favorability Maps
National map series highlighting high-potential play fairways, with downloadable layers for New Mexico counties.
Access resourceNREL | Geothermal Resource Data, Tools, and Maps
Geothermal GIS gateway aggregating temperature gradients, identified systems, and downloadable map services.
Access resourceNREL | ATB 2024 Geothermal Chapter
Annual Technology Baseline section summarizing cost and performance trajectories for hydrothermal, EGS, and GHP pathways.
Access resourceNMBGMR | Truth or Consequences Geothermal Project
New Mexico Tech project page documenting geoscience investigations, monitoring, and modeling for the Truth or Consequences hot springs district.
Access resourceTruth 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.
Access resourceAnimas Valley Geothermal Resource Report
Comprehensive technical assessment archived by the NM Oil Conservation Division covering resource characterization and development concepts in Animas Valley.
Access resourceSandia | Future of Geothermal in New Mexico (2025)
High-level synthesis of statewide geothermal opportunities, regulatory considerations, and stakeholder priorities.
Access resourceProject 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.
Access resourceSandia Community Heat Network Report
Technical findings from Sandia National Laboratories on integrating GeoTGo analytics with district heating pilots.
Access resourceStanford Workshop Releases
EnviTrace-authored papers and reports presented at the Stanford Geothermal Workshop, complete with downloadable PDFs.
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.
Access resourceMachine-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.
Access resourceA Progress Report on GeoThermalCloud Framework (2022)
Slides and manuscript chronicling the open-source GeoThermalCloud architecture that powers GeoTGo analytics.
Access resourceGeoThermalCloud: Machine Learning for Discovery, Exploration, and Development of Hidden Geothermal Resources (2022)
Workshop paper aligning GeoThermalCloud modules with DOE missions and highlighting workflow reproducibility.
Access resourceDiscovering Signatures of Hidden Geothermal Resources based on Unsupervised Learning (2020)
Earlier Stanford release that introduced NMF-based geothermal prospecting workflows adopted inside GeoTGo.
Access resourceStanford Workshop Presentations
Slide decks and recorded briefings that pair with our Stanford papers for faster onboarding.
GeoTGO: Equitable and Inclusive Tool for Community-Based Geothermal (2023)
Explains how GeoTGo supports equitable siting, engagement, and policy readiness for local partners.
Access resourceDiscovering Hidden Geothermal Signatures using Unsupervised Machine Learning (2020)
Workshop presentation that visualizes the NMF feature extraction stack for New Mexico prospects.
Access resourceSite-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.
Access resourceAcademic Papers
Peer-reviewed publications authored by our team plus curated reviews that accelerate geothermal exploration, utilization, and policy design.
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.
Access resourceMachine 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.
Access resourceMachine 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.
Access resourceState-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.
Access resourceCritical Review on Effective Utilization of Geothermal Energy (2024)
SAGE publication focusing on utilization pathways, efficiency improvements, and techno-economic lenses.
Access resourceEnhanced Geothermal Systems: Recent Advancements Review (2024)
ScienceDirect overview of stimulation methods, monitoring practices, induced seismicity management, and field performance for EGS.
Access resourceFrontiers 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.
Access resourceBlogs & Videos
Accessible explainers, community stories, and video briefings that track geothermal innovation across New Mexico.
DOE Geothermal Blog
Regular updates from the Geothermal Technologies Office highlighting funding calls, field data, and success stories.
Access resourceGeothermal Rising Blog
Association-run stories from The Heat Beneath Our Feet campaign plus policy and advocacy spotlights from across the industry.
Access resourceNew Mexico Clean Energy Highlights
State Energy Conservation Office blog covering regional geothermal pilots and tribal collaborations.
Access resourcePBS LearningMedia: Harnessing the Power of the Earth
KQED/PBS educational video explainer on geothermal mechanics suitable for classrooms and community onboarding.
Access resourceGeothermal Unleashed (GW YouTube Channel)
Community-sourced interviews, site visits, and explainers on emerging geothermal technologies.
Access resourceCatapulting Superhot Rock Geothermal (CATF)
Clean Air Task Force article introducing the 2025 push toward superhot rock demonstrations.
Access resourceWA Ecology Early Look at Geothermal
Washington Department of Ecology blog chronicling statewide geothermal exploration efforts in 2025.
Access resourceEnviTrace GeoTGo Video Shorts
EnviTrace-produced updates from pilots and community workshops.
Access resourceLet’s Work Together
If you are looking to partner with us on your next project, please contact us at info@envitrace.com.