Geothermal Energy Has A New, 163-Gigawatt Message For Fossil Fuels
New geothermal energy systems are emerging on the US power generation profile, with data centers and the US Department of Defense among key markets.
New Mexico
New Mexico Offers $5.3M In Low-Interest Loans For Energy-Saving Building Upgrades
Nonprofits, community centers, and other public-serving buildings across New Mexico can now apply for low-interest loans to make their facilities more energy efficient, thanks to a new $5.3 million fund from the state. The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Fund (EERLF), managed by the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources … [continued]
Yesterday’s Congressional Attack on Clean Transportation
Statement from the Southwest Energy Efficiency Project on yesterday’s congressional attack on clean transportation Yesterday, the U.S. Senate voted to block leading states Colorado and New Mexico from enforcing a suite of clean transportation policies designed to reduce pollution and accelerate adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The Congressional Review Act … [continued]
EV Charging Station Momentum Keeps Growing, Trump Or No Trump
Electric vehicle stakeholders continue to move the needle on EV charging stations, despite Trump’s disruption of the federal NEVI program.
New Mexico’s First Community Solar Project Breaks Ground
In a milestone for renewable energy in the Land of Enchantment, Affordable Solar has commenced construction on New Mexico’s inaugural community solar project. The Cuidando Los Niños Community Solar Project, situated in Valencia County, will help to broaden access to renewable energy for New Mexico residents and boost community-driven sustainability … [continued]
NM Supreme Court Rejects Utilities’ Challenge to Community Solar Rules
In a resounding victory for community solar advocates, the New Mexico Supreme Court definitively rejected electric utilities’ efforts to reshape the state’s community solar program. The court released a comprehensive 58-page opinion yesterday, which affirmed its March 2024 verbal decision upholding the implementation rules from the Public Regulation Commission. New … [continued]
Escalante Solar Named Solar Project of the Year, Retired Coal-Fired Site Supplies Carbon-Free Electricity to…
The diligence of builders and installers, the ingenuity of engineers, the guidance of developers, and the commitment of numerous nearby companies, governmental organizations, and nonprofits have been recognized as a well-done collaborative accomplishment out west. Leaving coal behind and jumping into the solar future, the Escalante Solar project has just … [continued]
Green Hydrogen & Long Duration Energy Storage Makeover Planned For Colossal Superfund Site
The massive Chevron Questa molybdenum mine in New Mexico was an environmental disaster of epic proportions until it closed in 2014, and now an intricate, decades-long remediation effort is under way. In the latest development, plans are in the works to produce green hydrogen at the site, with the ultimate … [continued]
Pancho Villa Didn’t Steal Columbus, NM’s Charging Power
Over 100 years ago, automobiles of all kinds were in their infancy. Electric vehicles had some serious drawbacks in the range department, but did pretty good considering the battery technology of the day. But, gas-powered cars were even worse, requiring a manual crank to get them started that would keep … [continued]
New Mexico Launches Federal Home Energy Rebates Program Helping Lower Families’ Utility Bills
New Mexico Households Can Receive up to $14,000 Through the Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy and Save Money on Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that New Mexico has launched its first … [continued]
