State Collaboration for Clean

Energy Sandra Ely

New Mexico Environment Department

Innovating for Sustainable Results: Integrated Approaches for Energy, Climate and the

Environment

Overview New Mexico Initiatives

Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Executive Order

New Mexico Climate Change Action Executive Order

Regional Activities Western Climate Initiative The Climate Registry

2005 Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction EO Set state GHG reduction targets

2000 levels by 2012 10% below 2000 by 2020 75% below 2000 by 2050

Created the Climate Change Advisory Group (CCAG) to make recommendations for meeting targets

Mandated a state inventory and the development of an impacts report

GHG Emissions by Sector

Waste2%

Transport17% Industrial

Process2%

Res/Comm Fuel Use

5%

Fossil Fuel Industry

23%

Non-Fossil Ind. Fuel

Use4%

Electricity40%

Agric.7%

New Mexico

Climate Change Advisory Group Representatives from industry, NGOs, local

governments, agriculture interests, national labs and universities

Five working groups Recommendations finalized December 1, 2006 69 CCAG recommendations, 67 unanimous If all policies are implemented the state will

exceed the Governor’s emission reduction target for 2020

Policies are projected to create a net economic savings of over $2 billion for the State’s economy

Annual GHG Emissions: Reference Case Projections, Executive Order Targets, and CCAG Recommendations

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Projected Emissions After CCAGReductions

2006 New Mexico Climate Change Action EO Mandates 7 executive agencies to

implement 20 CCAG recommendations. Implementation Team created to assure

follow through with the Governor’s directives and to serve as the primary points of contact.

The Team reports to the Clean Energy Development Council and the Governor’s Office

Mandated GHG Reduction Strategies

Regulation & Licensing Department Low GHG Emitting Building Codes Including

Solar Hot Water for New Buildings in 2007

Environment Department California GHG tailpipe standards in 2007 Mandatory GHG reporting rules in 2007

General Services Department State Government “Lead by Example”

Efforts (for state fleet and buildings)

Mandated GHG Reduction Strategies

Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Carbon Sequestration Report and Proposed

Rules

Department of Agriculture Utilization of Agricultural Waste for Electricity

or Steam Generation

Department of Finance and Administration Work with Local Governments to Implement

Low GHG reduction Programs

2007 Legislative Action Renewable Energy Transmission Authority Act Renewable Portfolio Standard

20% by 2020 (large utilities) 10% by 2020 (rural electric cooperatives)

Advanced Energy Tax Credit Advanced Coal with CCS, Solar Thermal and

“Recycled Energy” Projects Sustainable Building Income Tax Credits Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit

Amendments

New Mexico State Government Climate Change Action - Structure

Drivers

1. Clear science that climate change is a real threat.

2. Risk of negative impact to NM economy & quality of life.

3.Benefit to NM from a clean energy economy

4. Clear direction from credible advisory group (CCAG).

5. Benefit to NM from state government playing a leadership role in the region

Governor Richardson

Clean Energy Development Council

(CEDC)

Oversees Executive Orders, composed of key cabinet secretaries and representative of the Governor

Climate Change Action Implementation Team

(representatives of ten state agencies and a representative of the Governor’s office

Make recommendations to CEDC, report to CEDC on progress, and discuss challenges to success)

Climate Change Advisory Group

(CCAG)

Knowledgeable, diverse group of New Mexicans representing all major interested groups, worked for 18 months, reached full agreement on 69 recommendations

Established by Executive Order on June, 2005

Issued in Dec 2006Executive Order setting up the Implementation Team and requiring State Agency action.

Delivered December 2006

What Worked? Strong Leadership From the Top Early Interagency Involvement Stakeholder Involvement Implementation Team Mandated Time Frames Team Progress Report CEDC

Western Climate Initiative MOU signed February 2007 by the

Governors of New Mexico, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and California.

Utah, BC and Manitoba joined later Other jurisdictions are official observers Members have committed to adopt clean

tailpipe standards, rigorous GHG reduction goals, and joining The Climate Registry.

OKLAHOMA

Western Climate Initiative

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Green- WCI MembersPeach- WCI Observers

WCI Goals 15% below 2005 levels by 2020 Consistent with partners’ individual goals Economy-wide The goal will be met in part by the

development of a regional market-based mechanism, such as a load-based cap and trade program.

The market mechanism will be designed by August 2008.

What Is Working? Leadership From the Top Face to Face Committee Meetings Subcommittees Calls Design Principles Common Goal and Commitment Interagency Involvement (Air, Energy,

PUCs) Stakeholder Process??

The Climate Registry Over 40 US states, tribes, Canadian

provinces and Sonora, Mexico are working together to create a GHG Registry.

A common location for companies, agencies and other organizations to report their GHG emissions using standardized measurement protocols. 

Will support diverse state and provincial climate policies.

Promote linkages between emerging carbon markets (i.e. common currency)

The Climate Registry Initiated through regional collaboration

(RGGI, WRAP, CCAR, LADCO) How to integrate with a federal program?

For More Information…… Sandra Ely: (505)827-0351

Sandra.Ely@state.nm.us NM Climate Change Initiative:

www.nmclimatechange.us and www.nmenv.state.nm.us

The Climate Registry: www.theclimateregistry.org

Western Climate Initiative: www.westernclimateinitiative.org