Clean Energy

New Mexico has been a national energy sacrifice zone for generations. Coal fired power plants are located, and uranium mining has occurred, on or near tribal lands, while oil and gas drilling is predominately in rural and largely Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) areas. These systems disproportionately affect low income and communities of color, harming people’s health and the environment with toxic emissions. 

Fossil fuel economic viability is declining due to advancement in technology and improved economics for renewable energy. New Mexico can, and should, be on the forefront of the transition to clean energy to protect New Mexicans’ health, jobs, and communities, and do our part to fight climate change. 

We aim to work with the affected communities to help build desired policies and programs to address their concerns and needs. 

Renewable Energy

New Mexico has world class renewable energy resources, ranking second in the U.S. for solar potential and twelfth for wind. We are working to ensure New Mexico takes advantage of these resources and becomes a leader in renewable energy. 

Energy Efficiency

Buildings are used for approximately 40 years and account for about 40 percent of energy used in the United States. Building efficient homes and businesses now will guarantee future generations are not consuming more energy than necessary, saving money and the planet in the long term. 

Electrifying Transportation

Transportation accounts for 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Transitioning vehicles, buses, trains, and trucks to electric will help combat climate change. 

Oil & Gas

New Mexico is a top producing oil and gas state, causing reduced air quality, water pollution, and various health problems for residents in the area.