Overview of New Mexico’s Decarbonization Journey
New Mexico has positioned itself as a leader in clean energy with the enactment of the Energy Transition Act in 2019. This landmark legislation set ambitious goals for renewable energy adoption and aimed for a 100% zero-carbon electric grid by 2045. While the state has made significant strides in transforming its energy sector, addressing carbon emissions from buildings remains a crucial next step. Currently, building emissions account for approximately 4% of New Mexico’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Recognizing this gap, a collaborative effort is underway to develop a comprehensive New Mexico Road Map for building decarbonization.
Spearheaded by the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), and facilitated by Gridworks, this initiative brings together diverse stakeholders to chart a path towards a greener built environment in New Mexico. The resulting New Mexico Building Decarbonization Roadmap will serve as a vital policy guide, outlining strategies and recommendations to decarbonize residential and commercial buildings across the state. This roadmap is essential as New Mexico currently lacks a cohesive policy framework to promote building electrification and reduce emissions in this sector.
Project Resources and Key Documents
The development of the new mexico road map is a collaborative and transparent process, with a wealth of resources available to the public. For a detailed overview of the project, you can access the Project Description document. As the project progresses, key materials are regularly published, ensuring stakeholders and interested parties are kept informed.
Final Materials:
The culmination of this project is the New Mexico Building Decarbonization Roadmap itself, a comprehensive document outlining the strategic direction for building decarbonization. Accompanying this roadmap are supplementary documents that delve into specific aspects of the plan:
- New Mexico Building Decarbonization Roadmap: The complete roadmap document.
- Actions – Menu of Options: A detailed menu of policy and action options considered in the roadmap development.
- Final Foundations Document: The foundational document outlining the principles and analysis underpinning the roadmap.
- Barriers Summary Rvsd: A summary of the key barriers and challenges to building decarbonization in New Mexico.
Working Materials:
The roadmap development process involves a series of stakeholder meetings, and materials from these meetings are also publicly available. These working materials offer insights into the discussions and progress at each stage:
- Meeting Summaries and Materials for Meetings 1 through 6 (May – December 2024) are available on the project page, providing a chronological record of the roadmap’s development. These materials include agendas, presentations, and summaries of the discussions.
Project Timeline and Anticipated Outcomes
The new mexico road map project followed a structured timeline, with six stakeholder workgroup meetings held monthly from May through Fall 2024. These meetings served as crucial forums for collaboration and input from diverse perspectives. The final report, New Mexico Building Decarbonization Roadmap, was anticipated in Fall 2024 and is now published, marking a significant milestone in New Mexico’s commitment to a sustainable and low-carbon future.
This roadmap is poised to be an invaluable resource for policymakers, industry stakeholders, and community members interested in advancing building decarbonization in New Mexico. By providing a clear and actionable new mexico road map, this project aims to accelerate the transition to a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable built environment for the state.
