Restore Clean Water Act Protections

Plug-in Electric Cars Can Lower Global Warming Emissions, Oil Consumption and Unhealthy Air Pollution 1/20/2010

Increasing America’s use of plug-in electric and plug in hybrid cars would dramatically reduce emissions that cause global warming and air pollution and would curb our dependence on oil, according to a new white paper released today by Environment New Mexico.

Plug in Cars: Powering America Towards a Cleaner Future 1/20/2010

America’s current fleet of gasoline-powered cars and trucks leaves us dependent on oil, contributes to air pollution problems that threaten our health, and produces large amounts of global warming pollution. “Plug-in” cars are emerging as an effective way to lower global warming emissions, oil use, and smog. A plug-in car is one that can be recharged from the electric grid. Plug-in cars come in two types: plug-in hybrids that are paired with small gasoline engines, and fully electric vehicles that consume no gasoline at all. As automakers race to become the first to introduce a mass production plug-in vehicle to American consumers, citizens and decision-makers are grappling to understand the implications of switching to a vehicle fleet fueled primarily by electricity for our environment, for consumers, and for the nation as a whole.

Environment America Congressional Scorecard 2009 12/30/2009

Environment America and our federation of state environmental groups produce this regular report on key votes in Congress as one of our many tools to help citizens engage in and impact environmental policy. The scorecard is distributed online, to our entire membership, and through our door-to-door canvass in cities and towns across the country. The 2009 Scorecard looks at the key environmental votes taken between May 2007 and September 2009.

Report: Savings and Jobs for New Mexicans in Climate Bill 9/10/2009

A new report released Wednesday finds New Mexicans stand to gain from the Senate version of a climate and energy bill that proposes to make major improvements in energy efficiency, compared to the House's version. The study by Environment New Mexico found individual households could earn more than a few hundred dollars, and the state thousands of new jobs as the payoff if the increased energy efficiency remains in the bill set for debate in the Senate.

Coalition Pushes Energy Efficiency 9/10/2009

With energy legislation making its way through Congress, strong energy-efficiency mandates in building codes, along with help for low-income families to make existing homes more energy efficient, are critical, said Kim McMurray of Environment New Mexico.

State Looks To Boost Solar 12/12/2008

New Mexico regulators are considering a proposal that would expand rooftop solar energy programs at the state's largest utility. The program, under which Public Service Company of New Mexico would pay a premium to buy electricity from rooftop arrays, is part of the state Public Regulation Commission's efforts to expand production of renewable energy in the state.