About SB312:

If passed, SB-312 (link) will increase New Mexico’s Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) up to 80% by 2040, requiring companies like PNM to produce more electricity every year from renewable sources like wind and solar. Sen. Mimi Stewart and Rep. Nathan Small are our sponsors.

This would dramatically increase the current RPS that maxes at 20% by 2020. The 80% by 2040 goal is as high as we think possible to legislate for now, but it keeps us on the path to 100% by 2050. Here is the AP story, and you can read the entire bill at this link: SB-312 pdf.

Now we need your help to get it passed.

1. Help us by calling your NM State Senator. It’s easy and it really helps. Here are two ways to find them:

a. Text your full ‘mailing’ street address to this phone # (520)-200-2223. Like magic you’ll get a reply with the phone # for your State Senator.

Or you can:

b. Go to this web site: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Members/Find_My_Legislator, and enter your address.

2. Then call their office using the script below. Phone calls have much more impact than email. Your message is simple and you can speak to one or more of these reasons:

“Thank you ‘Senator______’ for taking my call. I live in your district, at (your address). I’m calling to ask for your vote to support the bill to increase renewable energy in New Mexico, Senate Bill 312. This bill will create great New Mexico jobs in solar, wind and geothermal; it will make the air cleaner, cut water usage and reduce lung and heart disease from coal pollution. Will you please support this bill? “

Of course you can add other comments, but it’s best to keep it short. And make sure to include the bill# 312. Regardless of what they say in reply, be polite and thank them for their time. If you like you can follow up with an email.

That’s it.

You can follow the progress of the bill at the 350NM Facebook page, our 350NM web site or at the legislature.