Tag: clean energy

Nuclear Ambitions in New Mexico Face Legislative Roadblocks

Lawmakers weigh nuclear energy’s promise against environmental concerns after a key bill fails in committee.

Pacific Fusion’s $1B New Mexico Gamble Enters Crunch Time with Tesla Veteran at the Helm

Pacific Fusion names a Tesla veteran to lead New Mexico operations, marking a shift from research to execution for its $1B Mesa del Sol campus.

What’s Promised versus What You’re Living: New Mexico’s Community Solar is Still Years Behind

A 2021 University of New Mexico study promised over $400,000 in gains from community solar projects. Five years on, most projects remain stalled, exposing gaps between policy ambition and on-the-ground delivery.

New Mexico Hits 50% Clean Energy—Six Years Early, Leading America’s Clean Energy Boom

New Mexico’s clean energy boom accelerates ahead of schedule, but federal policy shifts and stalled manufacturing projects pose new challenges.

New Mexico is Going All-In on Fusion Energy, With a $1 Billion Research Hub Set to Rise in the Desert Outside Albuquerque

New Mexico is investing heavily in fusion energy and defense startups, hoping a $1-billion research hub near Albuquerque will drive innovation and economic growth.

Nearly 3,000 Workers Train for Climate, Infrastructure Jobs as Clean Energy and Public Works Projects Ramp Up

The New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions says 2,800 workers have completed training for climate-ready and infrastructure careers, surpassing earlier targets as the state prepares for a surge in clean energy and public works projects.

New Mexico Offers $1M Grants to Boost Clean Energy Innovation

Small businesses developing clean energy technologies in New Mexico have until March 17 to apply for state grants of up to $1 million under the Advanced Energy Award.

Clear Horizons Act Advances in New Mexico Amid Jobs Versus Climate Clash

A proposal to lock New Mexico’s climate targets into law moves forward in the state legislature, pitting economic fears from oil and gas interests against calls for urgent action on pollution and public health.