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Jun 15, 2020

PNM files to Abandon San Juan - read our initial analysis

After more than 15 years of pressure from frontline communities, advocates, market forces, and regulation, PNM filed to abandon the San...

Jun 15, 2020

The PRC Just Stood Up for the People in a Huge Way

NM Public Regulation Commission Orders Utilities to Justify Utility Ownership of Replacement Power in Advance of San Juan Abandonment If...

Jun 15, 2020

The Battle to Control Renewables

As the state transitions away from coal towards cleaner sources of energy, the question is: Who should have the authority to produce, own...

Jun 15, 2020

SB489 'Monopoly Protection Act' Don’t-Miss Opportunity for Local Choice in Landmark Carbon-Free Bill

Episode 72 of Local Energy Rules Podcast [The Institute for Local Self-Reliance challenges concentrated economic and political power,...

Jun 15, 2020

RSVP for Evening with Author Dahr Jamail, SB492 Passes Committee - *plus SB489 Amended to Be Worse

In this post RSVP for "An Evening with Dahr Jamail" New Energy Economy Fundraiser Event ATTEND and support HB210 Community Solar Act,...

Jun 15, 2020

SB 489 - Open Letter to Legislature from David Van Winkle, Board President for New Energy Economy

To: Concerned New Mexico Legislators From: David Van Winkle, Chairman of Board - New Energy Economy Re: SB489 – Energy Transition Act I...

Jun 15, 2020

We need you Saturday 2/21 for Senate Conservation Committee Hearing - SB489 Webinar Tonight

In this email: Most Important Hearing To Date! Please Attend Senate Conservation Committee Hearing for SB 489 - 9:00AM, Saturday Join us...

Jun 15, 2020

Time to Turn our Positive Election into Action at the Roundhouse for the #NMGreenNewDeal

Are You Ready to Actualize New Mexico's GreenNewDeal? People are hungry for immediate and courageous leadership from our elected...

Jun 15, 2020

Welcome Three New Team Members to New Energy Economy!

At New Energy Economy, we are working to revolutionize New Mexico's energy system and make true energy democracy a reality! We are so...

Jun 15, 2020

PNM Scraps $100M Gas Plant

PNM scraps $100M gas plant plan ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Public Service Company of New Mexico, the state’s largest electric utility, has...

Jun 15, 2020

NM needs a path to 100 percent renewable energy

By Kendra Pinto / Twin Pines Community Member, and Javier Benavidez / Senior Policy Advocate, New Energy Economy New Mexico and the...

Jun 15, 2020

Shine On

Cochiti Pueblo solarizes Hahn Center with the help of New Energy Economy Cochiti Pueblo environmental technician Gene Ka-hee (right)...

Jun 15, 2020

Don’t Let Big Utilities Dominate Solar

Regina Wheeler, Contributor Sunpower by Positive Energy Solar CEO 12/11/2017 10:01 am ET Santa Fe leaders should ensure that clean energy...