The Coalition organizes roundtables and workshops to bring together experts to discuss and present on topics of interest to members.
Federal, State, and Utility Clean Energy Incentives. Mar 20, 2024
Neal Skiver from LVL Finance demystified how to take advantage of federal tax incentives for local governments.
State Energy Office Director Rebecca Puck Stair reviewed the menu of clean energy options her office to choose from, including new tax credits recently signed into law.
PNM’s Dru Jones presented utility incentives to buy electric vehicles and install EV chargers.
Status of COP28. Dec 8, 2023
Gary Payton provides an overview of issues occurring at COP28 in Dubai.
Sidewalks and the value of walkability. Aug 8, 2023.
This roundtable summarizes recent research on the value of walkability and the benefits that result from improved pedestrian conditions. It makes the case for more investment in sidewalks and crosswalks.
Carbon Dioxide Removal - A Regional and State-Level Primer. July 6, 2023.
The roundtable provides a primer on carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere, and how New Mexico can take advantage of ways to address stubborn problems such plugging orphan oil and gas wells with carbon free concrete and biochar
EV Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Funding Workshop. April 27, 2023
Workshop about federal funding opportunities for EV infrastructure
Roundtable discussion on Extended Producer Responsibility. Feb 3, 2023
Learn about Maine's new law putting the responsibility for addressing plastic waste on its producers as well as efforts in California and elsewhere to pass similar laws.
Preview of legislation for the 2023 New Mexico Legislative Session
Roundtable on Water Challenges and Solutions in NM, July 6 2022
A roundtable discussion U.S. Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, NM Representative Andrea Romero, and State Engineer Mike Hamman on water issues in NM.
Roundtable on Community Solar, June 25 2022
A summary and discussion of NM’s forthcoming community solar program, benefits for low income households, and roles governments can play.
Webinar on Sustainable Transportation by Tod Litman, May 26 2022
Transportation alternatives expert Todd Litman’s prescriptions for transforming urban planning into a vehicle for low-carbon, equitable transportation in our communities. Spoiler alert: electric vehicles are not in his toolbox.
Roundtable on managing food waste, April 28 2022
Dialogue among panelists from Taos, New York State, and Albuquerque on healthy soil, turning food waste into a valuable resource, and ways to incentivize businesses and households to do the right thing.
Roundtable on Building Electrification, March 29, 2022
Katie Ingebretson with the advocacy group Rewiring America, followed by Jim Meyers from SWEEP, author of a report on how local governments in California and Colorado are implementing electrification policies, Abhi Wadha will follow with regulations she wrote for the Cal. Public Regulation Commission setting forth building electrification specs to be followed by the state’s investor owned utilities, and Grace Park-Bradbury with BlocPower, to discuss its partnership with Ithaca NY to upgrade each building in that city.
Roundtable on Building & Transportation Electrification with Senator Heinrich, Jan 27, 2022
A conversation between Senator Martin Heinrich and our members on actions and opportunities to decarbonize major sectors of our economy.
Roundtable on Public Power in New Mexico, Jan 13, 2022
Panel discussion highlighting pros and cons of public owned electrical power for the state and for municipalities.
COP26 Summary Roundtable, December 16, 2021
Presentation by Coalition staff and members who attended COP26 in Glasgow.
Hydrogen Roundtable, December 6, 2021
Conversation with NM Env Dept Secretary covering hydrogen 101, hydrogen’s Role in Decarbonizing the Economy, and NM's proposed Hydrogen Hub Act
Sustainable Procurement, October 19 2021
Federal Funding Opportunities, September 30 2021
Roundtable of experts providing insights about accessing federal funding for energy/sustainability development
State’s Clean Car Rulemaking, September 21 2021
BlocPower: Building Electrification for Low Income, Sept 15 2021
Presentation by Blocpower, describing the work they do to help introduce energy efficient electrical appliances to low income households
Best Practices about Energy Efficiency Financing, July 15 2021
America needs to retrofit over 600 homes every hour for the next 29 years to meet the 2050 goal of all net zero homes in America. Three presenters describe financing best practices for scaling energy efficiency.
Energy Efficiency for Low Income Workshop 3, June 15 2021
Exploring integration of energy efficiency and home repair into Santa Fe’s CONNECT program
Energy Efficiency for Low Income Workshop 2, April 28 2021
Stakeholder discussion about barriers and solutions for scaling EE programs for low income.
Energy Efficiency for Low Income Workshop 1, April 14 2021
Short presentations about the EE landscape in NM and the energy efficiency programs of the MFA, PNM, NM Gas, and community focused programs.
Legislative Updates Roundtable, January 2021
Equity-Focused Energy Efficiency Programs, November 2020
Presentations about a low income focused energy efficiency program being implemented in Albuquerque that is a collaboration of community-based organizations, the city, and utilities.
Green Financing, August 2020
Building Energy Code Roundtable, July 2020
Utility Decoupling Roundtable, June 2020
Sustainable Technology Roundtable, April 2019