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Storyteller Hub at EarthX | Troy von Otnott

How purpose-driven leadership transforms crisis into regenerative energy: from Hurricane Katrina recovery to utility-grade geothermal power. At EarthX 2025, Lawrence Ford, Founder & CEO of Conscious Capital Foundation, speaks with Troy von Otnott about his remarkable journey. Troy's experience spans rebuilding New Orleans with a focus on sustainability, helping to launch Louisiana’s solar market, and now leading the effort to scale utility-grade geothermal with Hot Rock Energy. The full conversation offers a practical, clear explanation of geothermal energy. Learn why it is "always on," how expertise from oil and gas drilling is accelerating this clean energy source, and why closed-loop supercritical CO2 technology could be the key to unlocking carbon-negative power at scale. Chapters: 00:05 Meeting at EarthX and the diplomatic dinner 02:27 Hurricane Katrina and a sustainable rebuild 03:15 Renewable energy tax credit and solar launch 06:12 Why geothermal now in Louisiana 09:13 Geothermal basics and why it’s always on 13:18 Closed loop supercritical CO2 breakthrough 16:14 Lifespan and long-term viability of wells 🔗 Learn more HotRok Energy | https://hotrokenergy.com/ 🌎 Visit for more stories powered by purpose https://consciouscapital.org/