Clean energy supporters rally at NMSU energy conference
September 1, 2009
Clean energy supporters at NMSU Aug. 31. Courtesy photo
To show support for clean energy, green jobs and Congressman Harry Teague, numerous New Mexican community groups including New Energy Economy, Repower America, The Vet Voice Foundation, Audubon New Mexico and Conservation Voters New Mexico gathered Monday in front of the Corbett Center at the New Mexico State University Campus in Las Cruces before the Re-Energize America Energy Conference.
Teague introduced HR 451 which extended the 30% federal tax credit for installation of renewable energy technologies. This was passed as part of the Obama Stimulus package.
“It is an important time for Congress to reinvigorate clean energy in America,” said John Fogarty, New Energy Economy. “Other countries are racing ahead of us in creating the new energy economy. We need congressional leaders like Teague to act now and stimulate these industries.”
More than 250 small businesses from around New Mexico are also expressing their thanks to Teague for his leadership on developing New Mexico’s solar, wind and geothermal resources with full page ads in Las Cruces Sun-News and the Valencia County News-Bulletin newspapers.
“Audubon New Mexico would like to thank Congressman Teague for providing the opportunity to talk about practical ways to move the clean energy economy forward,” said Staci Stevens, Audubon New Mexico. “The time to act is now. Moving America to clean energy will generate millions of green jobs, break our dependence on oil and help to protect our environment and wildlife by reducing the carbon pollution that causes global warming.”
“Representative Teague’s vote for clean energy is a vote for energy independence and a more secure economic future for New Mexico,” said Molly Brook, Conservation Voters New Mexico. “When Congress passes a comprehensive clean energy and climate plan we will put thousands to work in our state alone by investing in clean energy technologies.”
Brandon Pinette, Repower America, said, “We want to our message to be loud and clear. New Mexico’s workforce and economy is poised to benefit tremendously from renewable energy.”
The Re-Energize America energy conference took place August 31 and Sept. 1 at New Mexico State University. Prominent speakers included Secretary Steven Chu, U.S. Department of Energy, who gave a keynote speech Monday evening, and Lt. Gov. Diane Denish.
The two-day conference featured discussions on renewable energy technologies including solar, wind and biomass and offered participants a chance to explore ways to begin their own energy ventures.
New Energy Economy is dedicated to creating green jobs, boosting the economy and solving global warming.
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