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PUBLIC POWER FOR NEW MEXICO

Decentralizing Energy and Creating an Economic Engine to Power the Future

"A big corporation cannot possibly know what the local community needs. And with profit as the aim, those needs are the first to be sacrificed" - Roxanne Swentzel, Indigenous Artist and Activist

In the 2025 Legislative Session:

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NEW MEXICO LOCAL SOLAR ACCESS FUND

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HOW WILL THE LOCAL SOLAR ACCESS FUND BENEFIT NEW MEXICO?

LOCAL SOLAR ACCESS FUND IN THE MEDIA

1/14/24

KUNM

Legislation To Create Local Solar Access Fund Introduced

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1/10/24

Albuquerque Business First

Proposed $110M solar projects fund would be 'jobs bill,' legislators say

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1/11/24

NM Political Report

Legislators look to create a local solar access fund

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1/2/24

Albuquerque Journal

Lawmakers drafting bill to create $110M fund for solar energy and storage projects

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New Mexico Poll Shows Overwhelming Opposition to Blackstone Takeover of PNM and Strong Support for State Investment Alternatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2026 New Mexico Poll Shows Overwhelming Opposition to Blackstone Takeover of PNM and Strong Support for State Investment Alternatives 65% of PNM customers would opt for state investment over Blackstone acquisition. A new statewide poll released Thursday by Public Power New Mexico found that 67% of voters oppose the proposed Blackstone takeover of PNM, while 65% of PNM customers polled prefer the state to become a shareholder in the utility a

Webinar to Highlight Local Solar Access Fund’s Role in Supporting Rural Resilience in New Mexico

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alysha Shaw Phone: 505.316.3514 Email: alysha@publicpowernm.org Webinar to Highlight...

Local Solar Access Fund Next Steps

The 30-day session of the 56th Legislature ended at noon on Thursday, February 15. Like many of you, we needed a bit of a break to...

BENEFITS OF PUBLIC POWER

PROSPERITY

Investor Owned Utilities export profits to Wall Street. Public ownership allows those profits to stay in the community, providing jobs, supporting local governments and reducing rates.

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INNOVATION

Public Power entities drive innovation. Lower rates, efficiency, maximizing customer service and safety initiatives- all of these are antithetical to the profit incentive that drives IOU's.

AFFORDABILITY

On average public power customers pay 11% less than the customers of investor owned utilities. Community owned utilities waste less on executive compensation and dividends.

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RELIABILITY

Customers of a public power utility are likely to be without power for less time - 62 minutes a year, compared to 150 minutes a year for customers of private utilities.

SUSTAINABILITY

Publicly owned power allows local values to inform utility decisions. Reliability, affordability and a rapid transition to 100% renewable energy can take priority over shareholder profits.

Realizing the Potential of New Mexico's Wind and Sun

One in seven Americans are served by community owned energy providers. Community owned providers offer lower rates, greater reliability, and the promise of economic stability. Learn more >>

PUBLIC POWER NEWS

New Mexico Poll Shows Overwhelming Opposition to Blackstone Takeover of PNM and Strong Support for State Investment Alternatives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2026 New Mexico Poll Shows Overwhelming Opposition to Blackstone Takeover of PNM and Strong Support for State Investment Alternatives 65% of PNM customers would opt for state investment over Blackstone acquisition. A new statewide poll released Thursday by Public Power New Mexico found that 67% of voters oppose the proposed Blackstone takeover of PNM, while 65% of PNM customers polled prefer the state to become a shareholder in the utility a

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Webinar to Highlight Local Solar Access Fund’s Role in Supporting Rural Resilience in New Mexico

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alysha Shaw Phone: 505.316.3514 Email: alysha@publicpowernm.org Webinar to Highlight...

Jan 10, 2025

Local Solar Access Fund Next Steps

The 30-day session of the 56th Legislature ended at noon on Thursday, February 15. Like many of you, we needed a bit of a break to...

Feb 21, 2024

Embold Research Survey Reveals Overwhelming Support for Renewable Energy Among New Mexico Voters

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 11, 2024 For More Information Contact: Alysha Shaw 505.226.4353 Email alysha@publicpowernm.org...

Jan 11, 2024

Watch a webinar on the Local Solar Access Fund!

New Mexicans want local solar now! Watch this informative webinar on the Local Solar Access Fund featuring sponsors House Majority Whip...

Jan 11, 2024

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PUBLIC POWER FOR NEW MEXICO

Decentralizing Energy and Creating an Economic Engine to Power the Future

"A big corporation cannot possibly know what the local community needs. And with profit as the aim, those needs are the first to be sacrificed" - Roxanne Swentzel, Indigenous Artist and Activist

In the 2025 Legislative Session:

SUPPORT THE NEW MEXICO LOCAL SOLAR ACCESS FUND

HOW WILL THE LOCAL SOLAR ACCESS FUND BENEFIT NEW MEXICO?

LOCAL SOLAR ACCESS FUND IN THE MEDIA

TAKE ACTION

FEATURED NEWS

New Mexico Poll Shows Overwhelming Opposition to Blackstone Takeover of PNM and Strong Support for State Investment Alternatives

Webinar to Highlight Local Solar Access Fund’s Role in Supporting Rural Resilience in New Mexico

Local Solar Access Fund Next Steps

BENEFITS OF PUBLIC POWER

PROSPERITY

INNOVATION

AFFORDABILITY

RELIABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

One in seven Americans are served by community owned energy providers. Community owned providers offer lower rates, greater reliability, and the promise of economic stability. Learn more >>

PUBLIC POWER NEWS

New Mexico Poll Shows Overwhelming Opposition to Blackstone Takeover of PNM and Strong Support for State Investment Alternatives

Webinar to Highlight Local Solar Access Fund’s Role in Supporting Rural Resilience in New Mexico

Local Solar Access Fund Next Steps

Embold Research Survey Reveals Overwhelming Support for Renewable Energy Among New Mexico Voters

Watch a webinar on the Local Solar Access Fund!

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NEW MEXICO LOCAL SOLAR ACCESS FUND