The
New Mexico Sustainable Energy Collaborative (NMSEC) is a recently formed
organization of numerous, diverse entities from both the public and private
sectors. It evolved from the December
2000 New Mexico Alternative Energy Symposium. The consensus developed at the conference reflected a strong
desire to carry forward the momentum of the Symposium and promote energy
efficiency and renewable energy through a new organization. Participants at the Symposium agreed
this organization would pursue cleaner, more efficient energy development and
use through a cooperative, collaborative approach. NMSEC is the entity envisioned by Symposium
participants.
The
Energy Conservation and Management Division of the New Mexico Energy, Minerals
and Natural Resources Department facilitates the operation and activities of
the Collaborative. To date, NMSEC has
received letters of support from New Mexico Governor Gary E. Johnson, U.S.
Department of Energy-Albuquerque Operations Office, City of Albuquerque,
Electric Power Research Institute, New Mexico Solar Energy Industries
Association, Public Service Company of New Mexico, and private companies.
Mission
Statement:
Leading
New Mexico in the transition to cleaner energy development and efficient use.
1)
Increased
production and use of renewable energy in New Mexico
2)
Increased
efficiency of New Mexico energy production and usage
3)
Increased
energy conservation in New Mexico
Expected Benefits:
1) Increased
energy supply diversity
2) Long-term
energy price stability for consumers
3) Stimulated
economic development in New Mexico
4) Reduced
pollution
5) Decreased
dependency on fossil fuels
6) Improved
public health and environmental protection
Participants:
Private-sector
businesses
Government
agencies (federal, state, tribal, local)
Electric
utilities
Universities
National
laboratories
Environmental
organizations
Public
interest groups
Trade
associations