Climate Strategies in Action
Climate Strategies in Action
Click on the images below to learn about each initiative.
Click on the images below to learn about each initiative.
Clean and Efficient Electricity and Buildings
- In July 2020, the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority released findings from its New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission and Storage Study that explored the state's renewable capabilities. The study concluded ample renewable energy resources for development in New Mexico to meet the Energy Transition Act's requirement of 50% renewable electricity for utilities and rural electric cooperatives by 2030.
- In August 2019, the National Governors Association (NGA) announced that New Mexico had been selected to participate in a policy retreat on modernizing electric power grids, including integrating clean energy and electric vehicle charging networks. NGA and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department held the policy retreat in December 2019 with over 50 attendees.
- In April 2019, the New Mexico General Services Department announced a $32 million State Buildings Green Energy Project that will improve energy efficiency of state buildings in Santa Fe. The work will include the installation of solar panels and improved building insulation. Several state buildings are currently undergoing upgrades.
Clean and Efficient Electricity and Buildings
- In July 2020, the New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission Authority released findings from its New Mexico Renewable Energy Transmission and Storage Study that explored the state's renewable capabilities. The study concluded ample renewable energy resources for development in New Mexico to meet the Energy Transition Act's requirement of 50% renewable electricity for utilities and rural electric cooperatives by 2030.
- In August 2019, the National Governors Association (NGA) announced that New Mexico had been selected to participate in a policy retreat on modernizing electric power grids, including integrating clean energy and electric vehicle charging networks. NGA and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department held the policy retreat in December 2019 with over 50 attendees.
- In April 2019, the New Mexico General Services Department announced a $32 million State Buildings Green Energy Project that will improve energy efficiency of state buildings in Santa Fe. The work will include the installation of solar panels and improved building insulation. Several state buildings are currently undergoing upgrades.
Transportation Decarbonization
- The New Mexico Environment Department is moving toward a clean car rule. Outreach will begin in July 2021 and the rule will be implemented in 2022.
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- In July 2020, the Federal Highway Administration approved New Mexico's first Alternative Fuel Corridors, facilitated by the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and the NM Department of Transportation. These designations will support development of alternative fuel infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging stations, along New Mexico's highways. More information is available here.
- The New Mexico Environment Department awarded the second round of its 2017 Volkswagen settlement funds in April 2020 toward projects involving alternative-fueled vehicles and light duty zero emission electric vehicle charging stations. Close to $1.9 million will contribute to projects in Bernalillo, McKinley, Santa Fe and Torrance counties to purchase new electric transit buses, electric and alternate-fueled school buses, and alternate-fueled solid waste vehicles. In addition, nearly $2.7 million will be awarded for electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects; the maximum amount allowed under the settlement agreement for New Mexico. These projects will bring more than 116 new charging stations to 23 of New Mexico's 33 counties.
- In July 2019, Gov. Lujan Grisham was one of 24 U.S. governors to sign on to the U.S. Climate Alliance's "Clean Car Promise," which calls for one strong, national clean car standard and supports state authority to protect residents from air pollution.
Transportation Decarbonization
- The New Mexico Environment Department is moving toward a clean car rule. Outreach will begin in July 2021 and the rule will be implemented in 2022.
Click here to see the timeline
- In July 2020, the Federal Highway Administration approved New Mexico's first Alternative Fuel Corridors, facilitated by the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department and the NM Department of Transportation. These designations will support development of alternative fuel infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging stations, along New Mexico's highways. More information is available here.
- The New Mexico Environment Department awarded the second round of its 2017 Volkswagen settlement funds in April 2020 toward projects involving alternative-fueled vehicles and light duty zero emission electric vehicle charging stations. Close to $1.9 million will contribute to projects in Bernalillo, McKinley, Santa Fe and Torrance counties to purchase new electric transit buses, electric and alternate-fueled school buses, and alternate-fueled solid waste vehicles. In addition, nearly $2.7 million will be awarded for electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects; the maximum amount allowed under the settlement agreement for New Mexico. These projects will bring more than 116 new charging stations to 23 of New Mexico's 33 counties.
- In July 2019, Gov. Lujan Grisham was one of 24 U.S. governors to sign on to the U.S. Climate Alliance's "Clean Car Promise," which calls for one strong, national clean car standard and supports state authority to protect residents from air pollution.
Industrial and Oil and Gas Sector Emissions
- The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) are working hand in hand to develop regulations to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. Following an unprecedented public and stakeholder outreach process, EMNRD’s natural gas waste reduction rules went into effect in May 2021. NMED’s ozone precursor rule is expected to be finalized in early 2022.
Industrial and Oil and Gas Sector Emissions
- The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) are working hand in hand to develop regulations to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. Following an unprecedented public and stakeholder outreach process, EMNRD’s natural gas waste reduction rules went into effect in May 2021. NMED’s ozone precursor rule is expected to be finalized in early 2022.
Natural and Working Lands
- The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Forestry Division created a Forest Action Plan, which encompasses many natural and working lands climate priorities. Stakeholder input was gathered as part of the process.
Natural and Working Lands
- The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department's Forestry Division created a Forest Action Plan, which encompasses many natural and working lands climate priorities. Stakeholder input was gathered as part of the process.
Emergency Management, Health, and Resilience
- In June 2020, the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department worked with the University of New Mexico's Earth Data Analysis Center to create a climate risk mapping tool designed for state agency and local and tribal government staff. The map identifies what parts of the state are vulnerable to climate-related hazards and where resources may be available to mitigate these hazards.
Emergency Management, Health, and Resilience
- In June 2020, the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department worked with the University of New Mexico's Earth Data Analysis Center to create a climate risk mapping tool designed for state agency and local and tribal government staff. The map identifies what parts of the state are vulnerable to climate-related hazards and where resources may be available to mitigate these hazards.
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