RGF President discusses AI data centers on “Powering America” podcast

In the latest episode of the Powering America Podcast, Paul Gessing, president of the Rio Grande Foundation, discusses data centers and energy policy in New Mexico. Gessing highlights the state’s potential for data center development due to its natural resources and stable environment, while also addressing the challenges posed by political opposition and environmental concerns. The conversation touches on the impact of energy policies, including the Energy Transition Act, and the role of water resources in supporting data center operations.

Data centers are a hot topic all over America. New Mexico (a blue state) has some unique political forces currently driving the debate. Check out this important conversation here.