New Energy Economy

New Energy Economy currently has several programs in place. All of the programs have the ultimate goal of positioning New Mexico as a leader in the clean energy economy.

NEE has a petition before the NM Environmental Improvement Board to set a state-wide cap on carbon emissions based on science.

NEE works on federal, state, and local policies working to combat climate change and create clean energy jobs for low-income and disadvantaged populations (NEE helped pass several clean energy bills in the NM Legislature).

NEE has a successful internship program teaching young people organizing skills and creating leaders in clean energy advocacy (past interns range in age from 16 - 28 and have come from all areas of NM).

NEE partners with advocacy organizations on Navajo Nation to promote a transition away from coal and other dirty energy sources to clean energy that will create jobs and economic benefits (NEE helped establish the Navajo Nation Green Economy Commission and Fund).

NEE is creating a state-wide network of locally owned businesses - the NM Green Chamber of Commerce - to create a coordinated, strong, progressive voice for local communities and to promote the development of clean energy in NM (business networks have been established in Clayton, Gallup, Las Cruces, Silver City, Tucumcari, Taos, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque).