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The Hydrogen Hydra made an epic appearance today on Climate Justice Day at the Roundhouse

Today the No False Solutions coalition brought the fire at the Roundhouse, speaking truth to power in front of an epic piece of art...

Feb 23, 2023

Is this the real life Invasion of the Body Snatchers?? What happened to our democratic legislators?

We are halfway through the legislative session and the Governor's promised action to codify emissions reduction goals has fallen by the...

Feb 22, 2023

Thank you Santa Fe County Commissioners for unanimous support for Local Choice Energy!

The Santa Fe County Commission voted unanimously to pass a resolution in support of Local Choice Energy. Thank you Santa Fe! And thank...

Feb 1, 2023

Today the Santa Fe County Commission will vote on resolution in support of Local Choice Energy

Today the Santa Fe County Commission will vote on a resolution in support of the Local Choice Energy Act (SB165). The Local Choice Energy...

Jan 31, 2023

ENERGY POLICY IS ON THE AGENDA... & NEW RESEARCH SHOWS HYDROGEN PROLONGS METHANE'S CLIMATE IMPACTS

The 2023 Legislative Session has officially begun, and there's so much at stake. It was an emotional start as we attended YUCCA (Youth...

Jan 20, 2023

It's All Hydrogen All the Time Here - NMED Secretary Kenney's motto

In another episode of "FOLLOW THE MONEY," we learned last year that the Governor relied on a study prepared by a former chairman of NMOGA...

Jan 13, 2023

From undue corporate influence to a regenerative economy - We can do it!

The energy crossroads at which we stand is not just about fossil fuels or renewables, but about who controls the process, who owns the...

Dec 15, 2022

New Mexico Gas Company ratepayers win protection from explosive hydrogen and unfair rates

Yesterday the Hearing Examiners upheld our position in the New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) rate case, recommending approval of the...

Nov 11, 2022

NM OFFICIALS PEDDLE DIRTY HYDROGEN PROPOSALS - THE PEOPLE CONTINUE TO SAY NO! AND THE AMA AGREES

Yesterday in Prewitt and Gallup Indigenous, youth, frontline grassroots groups and allied organizations gathered at the Legislative...

Jun 16, 2022

Defending our victories - Avangrid and Hydrogen Keep Coming Back

Yesterday we filed our Answer Brief at the Supreme Court refuting the flimsy arguments made by PNM and Avangrid in their appeal of the...

Jun 14, 2022

WILL LEGISLATORS HEAR ONLY FROM OIL AND GAS EXECUTIVES?

Last week we filed a joint post-hearing brief with the Coalition for Clean and Affordable Energy, Prosperity Works and the Sierra Club...

Jun 8, 2022

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH NEW MEXICO GAS COMPANY TO SAVE RATEPAYERS $21.4M AND KEEP HYDROGEN OUT

On February 3rd New Energy Economy intervened in 21-00267-UT, the New Mexico Gas Company’s application for a rate increase. Our primary...

May 20, 2022

PNM scheme to erase cost savings used to justify the ETA bailout will squeeze poorest New Mexicans

"Berenice Reza has no heating or air conditioning in her home: She relies on portable electric heaters during cold weather and fans when...

Apr 6, 2022

Declare a climate emergency

It's been awhile, but not because nothing is happening. To the contrary, New Energy Economy continues fighting the pop-up monsters that...

Mar 25, 2022

Lessons learned in the 2022 legislative session, and what comes next

The 2022 legislative session resulted in one, and only one, positive climate victory. The Community Energy Efficiency Development Block...

Feb 21, 2022

Palo Verde replacement power finalized - 100% renewable, but PNM trying to bring back coal & gas

Today the PRC gave final approval for 100% solar and storage replacement power for the Palo Verde nuclear plant. It has been a long hard...

Feb 16, 2022

All hands on deck - NM's climate future is on the floor at the Roundhouse this week

Top priority today - we must speak in a unified voice against the Hydrogen Hub Development Act (HB228). This zombie bill is now scheduled...

Feb 14, 2022

ORGANIZED UNIFIED RESISTANCE OVERWHELMS GREENWASHING INDUSTRY PLAYBOOK

Today once again hydrogen was defeated. Thanks to all of our efforts, to all of the people united in opposition to false solutions, the...