Issue Position: Renewable Energy

Issue Position

With the 100% Clean Energy bill passed by the NM Legislature in 2019, our state has a directive to double renewable energy use in the state by 2025, require 50% renewable energy by 2030 and 100 percent carbon free electricity generation by 2045. This has incredible potential for job creation and economic opportunities. And, while the state is moving in a direction to less dependence on coal, we also should be sensitive to those jobs that will be displaced by providing free job training and placement in our new renewable economy. As a Senator with legitimate knowledge about jobs and renewable energy, I will continue to champion this industry, support the development of renewable energy businesses in rural areas, and make sure job training is available for new energy positions as well as those displaced in the coal industry.

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