new_mexico_cpp_letter_3.2.16-0d45bfeadce9edc4.pdf

A coalition of organizations wrote to Governor Susana Martinez of New Mexico, arguing that energy efficiency is the lowest-cost method for reducing emissions and meeting Clean Power Plan goals. The authors highlight that implementing specific efficiency policies—such as updated building codes and combined heat and power—could achieve 78 percent of the state's 2030 compliance goal, saving New Mexico residents $645 million and avoiding 3.8 million tons of carbon dioxide.

• Energy efficiency is presented as the most economical demand-side energy resource, being cheaper than renewables or electric and gas generation, and is the only option that simultaneously reduces emissions, creates local jobs, and lowers energy bills for residents and businesses.
• The authors identify several non-utility administered energy-efficiency opportunities for New Mexico, including the use of energy savings performance contracts (ESPCs), residential retrofit financing, combined heat and power, and the adoption of building energy codes with green building certification.
• According to an attached fact sheet, adopting a few common energy-efficiency policies could meet 78 percent of New Mexico's 2030 compliance goal under the Clean Power Plan, resulting in $645 million in savings for the state's people and the avoidance of 3.8 million tons of carbon dioxide.
• The signatories recommend that New Mexico opt into the Clean Energy Incentive Program (CEIP) to maximize cost-effective emissions reductions under the Clean Power Plan.

APA

Environmental and Energy Study Institute (2016). new_mexico_cpp_letter_3.2.16-0d45bfeadce9edc4.pdf. https://www.eesi.org/files/New_Mexico_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf

Chicago

Environmental and Energy Study Institute. new_mexico_cpp_letter_3.2.16-0d45bfeadce9edc4.pdf. 2016. https://www.eesi.org/files/New_Mexico_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{environmentalandenergystudyinstitute2016newmexicocppletter32160d45bfeadce9edc4pdf, author = {{Environmental and Energy Study Institute}}, title = {{new\_mexico\_cpp\_letter\_3.2.16-0d45bfeadce9edc4.pdf}}, publisher = {Environmental and Energy Study Institute}, year = {2016}, month = mar, url = {https://www.eesi.org/files/New_Mexico_CPP_Letter_3.2.16.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }