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ABQ solar biz gets national attention

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:54:33 GMT

Visible Light Solar, an Albuquerque-based business, is getting attention from across the country for its unique green technology.

Hyrdopower project gets federal funding

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:37:52 GMT

Federal stimulus funding has been awarded to Los Alamos County for a hydroelectric project in northern New Mexico.

Albuquerque getting an urban forest

Deanna Sauceda — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:05:20 GMT

Nick Kuhn, the Albuquerque city forester, talks about a project that will make Albuquerque the fourth city in the nation to get an urban forest.

Schools offered solar electric systems

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:02:42 GMT

Public schools around New Mexico will get a crack at part of $10 million in federal stimulus funds to develop photovoltaic or solar electric systems.

Solar plant planned near Elephant Butte

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:22:37 GMT

California and New Mexico companies are planning to build a $130 million, 22-megawatt photovoltaic solar plant near Elephant Butte.

Otero County looks at cattails as fuels

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:06:12 GMT

Otero County is spending up to $20,000 to study whether it's feasible to turn cattails into fuel.

NM company plans hydrogen power plant

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:06:54 GMT

A New Mexico-based energy technology company says it plans to develop what it calls the world's first utility-scale, zero-emissions hydrogen power plant.

NM to cut energy use during peak times

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:39:50 GMT

Gov. Bill Richardson says the state of New Mexico will try to cut down on its energy use during periods of peak demand.

Conservation wave builds in the West

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 22:39:42 GMT

Nearly 370 square miles in far northern New Mexico will be protected as a national conservation area under legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman.

NM installing low-energy LED lighting

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:56:10 GMT

New Mexico's Department of Transportation is retrofitting street lights at 380 intersections throughout the state with energy-saving light-emitting diodes, known as LED lights.

Goodwill takes computers for recycling

Todd Dukart — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:35:50 GMT

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico is offering residents a way to responsibly dispose of old computer equipment and benefit the charity.

Old TVs can be recycled

Jessica Garate — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 22:17:48 GMT

Waste Management is helping New Mexicans safely dispose of old televisions that are getting replaced in preparation for next week's transition to all-digital television broadcasts.

Company offers e-recycling

Todd Dukart — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:32:38 GMT

Waste Management is offering a recycling program to help New Mexico residents recycle their old televisions and other electronics.

Xcel Energy seeks biomass proposals

Fri, 22 May 2009 15:02:52 GMT

Xcel Energy's Southwestern Public Service Company plans to diversify its renewable energy portfolio and is seeking proposals for new biomass resources.

NM to get $37m for clean energy demos

Thu, 21 May 2009 21:08:50 GMT

State officials say about $37 million in federal stimulus money will be available for demonstration energy projects statewide.

Farmington low-energy bulb program slow

Tue, 19 May 2009 17:07:40 GMT

Farmington has a program to give free energy-efficient light bulbs to low-income residents to help them save on their electric bills — but the project has had few takers.

Home tour shows green techniques

Fri, 15 May 2009 17:36:02 GMT

Hilary Noll talks about her green home, which is best in show for the Greenbuilt Tour this weekend. Also, Susie Marbury, chair of the New Mexico chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council talks about how more and more builders are going green.

It's swamp cooler time

Thu, 07 May 2009 19:26:14 GMT

Rick Kain of the Home Depot talks about how to get your swamp cooler up and running for summer.

Bosque School partner with APS kids

Paulette Mastio — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:58:43 GMT

Earth day is being celebrated around the nation and right here in New Mexico.

Green energy plant planned for Carlsbad

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:02:53 GMT

A Hawaii company plans to break ground next week on a $15 million pilot plant to be built in Carlsbad's industrial park.

Green jobs can be had

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:41:30 GMT

Lawrence Rael with the Mid-Region Council of Governments talks about how to get trained for green jobs and the skills needed to get them.

Comcast plans Earth Day volunteerism

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:38:52 GMT

Cable provider Comcast is planning a volunteering event to clean up dozens of schools in the Albuquerque area this weekend. Chris Dunkenson of the company talks about the effort.

Solar company to create green jobs

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:37:00 GMT

Joe Hudgins, founder and CEO of Solar Array Ventures, talks about his company's move to Albuquerque and the green jobs it will create.

Going green at work - simple tips

Kaitlin McCarthy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:59:50 GMT

In honor of earth week 2009 and helping our planet, KRQE News 13 has some tips to cut down your carbon footprint in the workplace.

NM Superfund site to get stimulus money

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:24:46 GMT

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says up to $5 million in federal stimulus money will help clean a contaminated site in Grants.

Report: NM to benefit from Obama budget

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:30:54 GMT

President Barack Obama's proposal to auction greenhouse gas emissions permits could mean more than $4 billion in revenue for New Mexico over 10 years.