Clean Energy Solutions

Clean Energy Solutions

Low Carbon Diet Team - Learn How to Live More Responsibly and Save Money too!

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6:30-8:30pm, September 22
Albuquerque REI - 1550 Mercantile Ave NE

Would you like to save money at home? The Sierra Club's ABQ Cool Cities Campaign is launching a new program to do just that. It's called the "Low Carbon Diet" program, which will help individuals and families cut their energy usage at home, saving them money and helping solve global climate change.

Submitted by Jeff Potter on 4 June 2010 - 11:23am
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Solar PV - by DVW

Clean Energy News

The Rio Grande Chapter of the Sierra Club is focused on energy issues that have a direct impact on climate change, air pollution, and the green economy. These activities are part of the national Sierra Club priorities “Beyond Coal,” “Clean Energy Solutions,” and “Federal and International Climate Campaign.”

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PRC Sets Direction for PNM Renewable Energy Plan

Solar PV installation

August 31 - The New Mexico Public Regulatory Commission (PRC) released its Final Order in the PNM Renewable Plan case. In summary, the PRC directive approved 46 MW of Solar electric power to be installed in the next three years.

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Solar Energy A Safe, Smart Investment

Solar PV - by DVW

By Rebecca Sobel
Executive director, Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy (CCAE)

August 30 - Every hour, the sun radiates more energy onto earth than the entire human population uses in one year. That's a lot of solar potential. In New Mexico, we're lucky to have bragging rights to world-class solar resources, ranking second in the nation after Arizona, with potential to provide 1,000 times more energy than Public Service Company of New Mexico's (PNM) current demand.

Submitted by dvw on 30 August 2010 - 11:42am
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New Mexico Climate Master Program - Fall 2010 Session

Climate Masters Poster

Learn how to reduce your Carbon footprint and volunteer to train others to do the same. The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is offering an 11 week course on Climate Change and Sustainability. The dates are from September 22 - December 8, 2010 and the class will be held in Albuquerque, NM.

Course participants are provided 30 hours of training, and in turn they "pay back" the program through volunteer service.

web site for general description of New Mexico Climate Masters

Submitted by Jeff Potter on 27 August 2010 - 10:00am
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The New Mexico Gulf Oil Crisis Benefit - Ocean Futures Society (OFS) of JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU

The Historic El Rey Theater will be hosting a benefit to raise funds for two key organizations involved in helping with the Gulf Oil Crisis. We invite you to please join us in support of the efforts of those who are working underwater and above in the Gulf of Mexico.
Where: Albuquerque:
The Historic El Rey Theater
622 Central Ave., S. W.
(Downtown 7th and Central)

When: Saturday September 25, 2010

Time: Doors: 7:00pm
Show: 8:00pm

Price: $30 Advance
$35 At the Door

Age Restriction: All Ages

This evening’s benefit will include:

Submitted by Jeff Potter on 19 August 2010 - 10:45am
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New Mexico to Lead the Nation in Energy Conservation Building Codes for New Homes

Green Building

Full Savings for Commercial Buildings Still in Question

Albuquerque, NM – July 30. Today, the New Mexico Construction Industries Commission (CIC) acted to save consumers money by adopting the 2009 New Mexico Energy Conservation Code (2009 NMECC) for new home construction. The new residential code will achieve 20 percent increase in energy efficiency on new homes beginning in 2011 via sound building science and technically proven measures. The codes will take effect on January 1, 2011 with a six month phase-in period to provide time for a statewide code training process to be completed.

Submitted by dvw on 2 August 2010 - 1:33pm
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Hands Across the Sands in Albuquerque

Hands Across the Sands ABQ

On June 26, more than 75 New Mexicans participated in the world's largest gathering against offshore oil drilling...and for clean energy solutions NOW! To get involved, contact Shrayas Jatkar at shrayas.jatkar@sierraclub.org

Submitted by dvw on 30 June 2010 - 8:10pm
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Adelante El Paso

El Paso Group News
• In order to expedite implementation of the Clean Air Act in Texas, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun to remove some permitting authority delegated to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) 16 years ago.

Submitted by Jeff Potter on 30 June 2010 - 11:43am
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Celebrating the Legacies of New Mexico’s Eco Heroes

New Mexico lost three of its most respected conservationists this year....Stewart Udall, Marilyn Cooper, and Gail Ryba.

Submitted by dvw on 25 June 2010 - 3:43pm
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