New Mexico

On September 5, 2025, Advanced Energy United and several of our member companies met with New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and her office to discuss how advanced energy solutions can meet growing energy demand reliably and affordably. United’s Joey Paolino outlines how New Mexico can utilize existing energy infrastructure to meet rising load growth, highlighting the critical role governors play in unleashing advanced energy’s full potential, amidst federal rollbacks.

The Albuquerque Journal reports that H.R. 1 will stall advanced energy projects in New Mexico. United’s Harry Godfrey warns of higher energy costs for both developers and state residents, while United’s Sheila Hallstrom points to ways utilities and state leaders can take advantage of New Mexico’s existing resources to increase affordability and reduce grid strain.

United’s Michael Barrio covers key legislative wins and missed opportunities in the 2025 New Mexico legislative session. Advanced Energy United is committed to returning in 2026 to champion advanced energy policies and other solutions that ensure New Mexico remains a national leader in the clean energy transition.

Albuquerque Business First reports on House Bill 93, which requires utilities to develop ‘advanced grid technology plans.’ United’s Michael Barrio explains how the bill aims to ensure the grid delivers power more affordably, efficiently, and reliably while accelerating clean energy.

House Bill 13, a bill that will modernize New Mexico’s energy distribution system, passed the House Floor

House Bill 93, a bill designed to accelerate the transition to clean energy, reduce electricity congestion, and lower costs for consumers, passes the House and now moves to Senate

New Mexico is facing an energy affordability crisis due to rising gas utility costs. The upcoming legislative session is a critical moment for the state. United’s Michael Barrio authored an opinion piece for the Albuquerque Journal urging state legislators to embrace cleaner, more efficient electric technologies, modernize the energy grid, and implement policies that will reduce costs, protect vulnerable families, and support a sustainable energy future for the state.

In 2023, advanced energy employment nationwide increased by 4%, more than double the growth rate of the overall U.S. labor market. Advanced energy jobs surged from 2022 to 2023, with 4.1 million U.S. workers now working in the sector. Some of these gains were driven by the early impact of tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The Santa Fe Reporter covers New Mexico’s $43 million Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program, which offers up to $14,000 in rebates for home energy upgrades. The article quotes United’s Michael Barrio, who highlights how the program will stimulate local economies through job creation and support the clean energy transition.

KUNM reports on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Solar For All program, which distributed $156M in grants set to unlock affordable, resilient, clean solar power to households across New Mexico. The article quotes United’s Michael Barrio on the program’s potential in the state.