Energy: The Brain Food of AI

Speaker: Rebecca "Puck" Stair, Director, State Energy Office of New Mexico
Hosted by: RealmIQ | December 9, 5:30- 7:30pm. |  BoxCar

Join us for a provocative session on one of AI’s most urgent and overlooked questions: where does the power come from? As AI models scale, so do their energy appetites—and that raises profound questions for our climate, our economy, and our global competitiveness.

Rebecca "Puck" Stair, Director of New Mexico's State Energy Office, will guide us through this vital intersection of energy, innovation, and infrastructure. Expect insight, debate, and big-picture thinking from one of the top voices shaping the state’s energy future.

Topics We'll Explore:

·       Is AI really an energy monster—or are we missing the nuance?

·       How does China’s alignment of green energy and AI give it an edge?

·       Could New Mexico become the next hub for sustainable AI infrastructure?

·       What should policymakers do now to ensure AI adoption doesn’t undermine our climate goals?

·       How do we shift the public narrative from fear to forward-thinking?

This talk will challenge assumptions, highlight global strategies, and position New Mexico as a potential leader in the movement toward green AI.

·       What are the real energy costs of AI—and how do they compare to other sectors?

·       What policies or incentives are needed to build renewable-powered data centers?

·       Can AI actually help optimize energy usage and stabilize grids?

Whether you’re in tech, energy, policy, or just AI-curious, this is the conversation we need now.

Dinner will be served. This event is FREE.

Thanks to Kerry Young at Boxcar. Eric Renz-Whitmore for continuing to support these lecture series and to the City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development, Hutton Broadcasting, and Daniel Quat Photography for their support.