New Mexico can create a cleaner future

New Mexicans are actively seeking ways to reduce energy costs while embracing sustainable solutions. One of the key avenues they’re exploring is through energy efficiency upgrades. Enhancing the energy and water efficiency of homes not only cuts costs but significantly enhances residents’ quality of life, while simultaneously mitigating pollution.

Measures such as air sealing windows and doors, installing high-efficiency toilets, showerheads and aerators, and transitioning to heat pumps for home heating and cooling not only reduce expenses but also foster healthier, safer and more comfortable living environments. New Mexicans are increasingly opting for these energy-efficient upgrades to safeguard both their families’ well-being and their finances.

However, the quest for a more sustainable lifestyle doesn’t stop at home improvements. New Mexicans deserve the choice to adopt cleaner and more cost-effective transportation methods. The combustion engine’s emissions from gas-powered vehicles constitute the second-largest source of carbon pollution in New Mexico, posing a significant threat to our air quality, public health, the environment and climate. It’s time to empower individuals to opt for zero-emission electric vehicles, thereby curbing harmful pollution and delivering long-term savings on fuel and maintenance expenses for their families. The state needs to prioritize making clean vehicles more accessible and affordable for a broader population.