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Energy Transition

Feb 03 2021
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Solar in New Mexico

Clean Air, Mining Reform, & More: Updates at the New Mexico Legislative Session

By Mike Eisenfeld | Energy Transition, Of Interest | No Comments
Several bills were heard yesterday in the New Mexico Legislative Session House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee with good outcomes! 1. The Oil and Gas Subdivision Parcels Bill (HB 136)...
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Jan 29 2021
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Solar Panels in New Mexico

Climate Solutions at the New Mexico Legislature

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, Energy Transition | No Comments
Support the New Mexico Climate Solutions Act (HB 9)  Sponsored by Representatives Melanie Stansbury and Angelica Rubio, House Speaker Brian Egolf, Senate President Pro Tem Mimi Stewart, and Senators Benny...
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Jan 26 2021
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Introduction to the 2021 New Mexico Legislative Session

By Katie Pellicore | Coal, Energy Transition, Take Action | No Comments
Remote Testimony for the 2021 New Mexico Legislative Session Because of the pandemic, things are looking a little different this year at the New Mexico State Legislature. The entire 2021...
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Jan 11 2021
1
San Juan Generating Station

Can Carbon Capture Save Coal?

By Katie Pellicore | Coal, Energy Transition, Renewable Energy | No Comments
We don't think so. Check out this video to learn more:
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Jan 07 2021
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SJCA Annual Update Video

By Katie Pellicore | Energy Transition, Lands Protection, Of Interest, Rivers | No Comments
Since we couldn't see everyone in person this year, we made a video to show you what our staff has been up to & update you on some of our...
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Nov 25 2020
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Utility to Assist Navajo Energy Transition

By Mark Pearson | Durango Herald Column, Energy Transition | No Comments

The accelerating transition from coal-fired electricity to renewables is great news for the climate, but poses tough economic challenges to dependent communities like Farmington and Shiprock, New Mexico. After decades of a local economy linked to the jobs around mining…

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Nov 10 2020
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Large Solar Project

Breaking: $127 Million in Just Transition Funds for Navajo Nation

By Katie Pellicore | Coal, Energy Transition, In the News, Renewable Energy | No Comments
Breaking: As coal plants across the Four Corners region shut down, Arizona Public Service will provide a minimum of $127 million to the Navajo Nation over the next 10 years,...
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Sep 10 2020
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TAKE ACTION: Keep LPEA Moving Towards Clean Energy

By Katie Pellicore | Coal, Energy Transition, Renewable Energy, Take Action
Keep LPEA’s Exit Charge Case in Colorado LPEA has made huge headway in its fight for cleaner, cheaper power here in Southwest Colorado. But by illegally adding new members to...
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Jul 29 2020
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BREAKING: New Mexico PRC embraces 100% renewable future for Four Corners

By Katie Pellicore | Coal, Energy Transition, In the News | One Comment
Today, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission unanimously decided to replace San Juan Generating Station power with 100 percent renewable energy when the coal-fired power plant is retired in 2022....
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Jun 23 2020
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San Juan Generating Station

Carbon Capture is an Elusive Dream

By Mark Pearson | Coal, Durango Herald Column, Energy Transition | No Comments
Our region took a major step toward a cleaner energy future recently when New Mexico regulators gave Public Service Co. of New Mexico approval to retire the coal-fired San Juan...
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Apr 29 2020
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PRC Delay of San Juan Coal Plant’s Replacement Decision is Unfortunate and Risky

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition, In the News | No Comments
Photo: EcoFlight The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) delayed the approval of two solar and battery projects that would partially replace the electricity from San Juan Generating Station. These...
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Apr 15 2020
1

Enchant’s Carbon Capture Scheme Heads Back to the Drawing Board

By Zach Pavlik | Coal, Energy Transition, Renewable Energy | No Comments
If you are having troubles following the San Juan Generating Station carbon capture project being proposed by the City of Farmington and Enchant Energy, you are not alone. In fact,...
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Apr 10 2020
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Carbon Capture Costs Us More than the Millions in Taxpayer Dollars

By Zach Pavlik | Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition, Renewable Energy | One Comment
Our local elected officials have been chasing Enchant Energy’s promises of a resuscitated coal industry for roughly a year and a half now. This has cost the City over a...
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Apr 01 2020
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San Juan Generating Station

San Juan Generating Station cleared for abandonment by PRC

By Zach Pavlik | Coal, Energy Transition | No Comments

Today the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) approved the abandonment of San Juan Generating Station, a ruling long in the works after months of painful legal back-and-forth. This decision paves the way for Public Service Company of New Mexico…

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Feb 26 2020
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Unsolved Problems

By Katie Pellicore | Energy Transition, LPEA Spotlight, Renewable Energy | No Comments
This blog series covers the monthly La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) Board of Directors meetings. We’re tracking the board for transparency and accountability, as well as to stay current on...
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Jan 29 2020
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San Juan Generating Station

Energy Transition Act Applies to San Juan Generating Station Abandonment

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition, In the News | No Comments
Breaking: Today the New Mexico Supreme Court ruled that the Energy Transition Act must apply to Public Service Co. of New Mexico’s (PNM) abandonment of its remaining interest in the San Juan...
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Jan 16 2020
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Tri-State Announces Responsible Energy Plan

By Katie Pellicore | Coal, Energy Transition, Renewable Energy | No Comments
Photo: WildEarth Guardians Last week, Tri-State announced it intended to close its Colorado and New Mexico coal generation assets ahead of schedule. This week Tri-State made a second announcement on...
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Jan 09 2020
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Tri-State Announces Coal Retirements But Flaws Remain In Energy Plan

By Katie Pellicore | Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition, Renewable Energy | No Comments
Today Tri-State announced the first part of their long-awaited Responsible Energy Plan, which described their intention to close two coal plants and one coal mine ahead of schedule. While the...
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Dec 23 2019
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Advocacy Groups Celebrate Key Step Towards Climate Goals and Cleaner Air

By Katie Pellicore | Energy Transition, In the News, Oil & Gas | No Comments
The Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (AQCC) voted unanimously on new methane protections on the oil and gas industry that prioritize public health and the environment. These new regulations will...
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Nov 07 2019
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San Juan Generating Station

A local voice on the Energy Transition Act

By Zach Pavlik | Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition | No Comments

New Mexico and the Four Corners is experiencing a transition that, far from being unique, is mirrored in coal regions across the nation. In the fourth quarter of 2019, the market reality is that coal is being left behind by…

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Sep 11 2019
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Take Action: Stand Up For Clean Energy In Colorado

By Katie Pellicore | Coal, Energy Transition, Renewable Energy | 3 Comments
A Rulemaking to Hold Tri-State Accountable The Colorado Public Utilities Commission is holding a rulemaking process through October 15th about Tri-State's Electric Resource Plan (ERP), which will fundamentally impact co-op...
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Aug 30 2019
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San Juan Generating Station

We’re Asking the Courts to Weigh in on Application of the Energy Transition Act

By Mike Eisenfeld | Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition, Renewable Energy | No Comments

New Mexico recently passed a landmark energy transition bill known as the Energy Transition Act (ETA). The bill was groundbreaking not just for setting an aggressive renewable portfolio standard, but also for creating funding to ensure a just transition for…

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Jul 17 2019
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San Juan Generating Station

The False Hope of Carbon Capture

By Zach Pavlik | Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition | No Comments

For months the City of Farmington has been scheming with a small two-person outfit to keep San Juan Generating Station (SJGS) open past the 2022 closure date agreed upon by all other owners. Their plan is to install expensive Carbon…

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Jun 16 2019
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Solar Panels

Our energy supply system is transforming

By Mark Pearson | Climate Change, Coal, Durango Herald Column, Energy Transition, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy | No Comments

In just a few weeks, Public Service Co. of New Mexico will initiate the process to officially retire the San Juan Generating Station, the 1,600-megawatt, coal-fired behemoth outside Farmington that once burned coal day and night to generate electricity. It’s…

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Jun 13 2019
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Video About Us!

By Erika Brown | Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition, Forest Health, Lands Protection, Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy, Rivers | 7 Comments
We made a video about who we are and what we do! A big thanks to Sean Owen of No Special Abilities Productions for making this happen.   Of course,...
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Jun 10 2019
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Energy Transition Act Invests in Our Local Communities

By Zach Pavlik | Climate Change, Coal, Energy Transition, Renewable Energy | One Comment

The Four Corners finds itself in an unprecedented economic landscape and elected officials are choosing to expend valuable time, resources and money pointing fingers and aggressively combatting the entities working to make sure our communities don’t get left behind. The…

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