Op-Ed: Clean energy can boost our economy

There is so much to love about New Mexico – family traditions; the beautiful land, water, and mountains; and the cultural diversity. For national companies that are looking to expand operations, New Mexico has much to offer. And with more clean energy, New Mexico can up the ante and compete with Colorado, Arizona, Utah and other surrounding states.

Facebook opened up a center in Los Lunas in 2017, largely because of an agreement with PNM to provide clean energy through three new solar plants representing a $45 million investment from PNM and a much-needed influx of construction and clean-energy jobs. New Mexico has the opportunity to send the right signal to other companies looking to locate here that renewable energy can power their companies for years to come. The result will be thousands of better-paying jobs for New Mexicans and an expansion of the tax base for cities, counties and the state.

Read the full op-ed in the Albuquerque Journal