Energy

Department Of Public Utilities Seeks Future Leaders

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COUNTY News:

The Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (DPU) is conducting an essay contest for high school students as part of an effort organized by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS).

A local student may receive sponsorship to attend a summer leadership camp and scholarship program in Idaho called the ICUA Youth Rally.

UAMPS will select four students from among its member organizations to send to the rally. Each one will also receive a $500 scholarship for college. DPU is a member of UAMPS so high school sophomores and juniors whose parents or guardians are customers of DPU Read More

NNSA Issues Floodplain Findings For Natural Gas Line Replacement At Los Alamos National Laboratory

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NNSA News:

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is proposing new construction that crosses through upper Pajarito Canyon and upper Starmer Canyon from Technical Area (TA) 8 to TA-22 at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

The project proposes to install a new 12-inch HDPE natural gas line to replace the existing 70+ year old 12-inch bare steel natural gas line. Replacement will prevent loss of service to several LANL technical areas and Bandelier National Monument. The project activities within the 100-year floodplains include new natural gas line installation to replace Read More

New Mexico Construction Industries Commission Votes To Adopt Energy Efficient Building Codes That Support Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

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NMRLD News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Recognizing the growing market demand for electric vehicles and the demand for charging they create, the New Mexico Construction Industries Commission voted last week to adopt both the 2021 Commercial Energy Conservation Code and the 2021 Residential Energy Conservation Code.

The adoption of these codes will require electric vehicle infrastructure to be built into new commercial and residential construction projects. It will also require contractors to follow certain energy efficiency building standards that will help save energy and put money back into Read More

Op-Ed: Don’t Write Off Electric And Related Technology Vehicles; They May Be Our Salvation

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By Peter LaDelfe
Los Alamos

I’m writing this in response to Doug Reilly’s Op/Ed, “Electric Vehicles Not Quite the Panacea…,” LA Daily Post, January 4, 2024 (link). While I disagree with none of what Mr. Reilly says, I believe he has overlooked important factors. Most notably, he treats battery-electric vehicles as the apex technology for transportation, ignoring the hydrogen technologies and other emerging developments.

With regard to hydrogen, I will admit from the outset that charging a battery from the electrical source will always be more efficient than converting electricity to hydrogen Read More

Governor Addresses Termination Of Avangrid-PNM Merger

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The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo

From the Office of the Governor:

SANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham issued a statement following Avangrid’s announcement that it has terminated its merger agreement with PNM.

“The termination of the merger agreement is not the outcome we desired, but I remain confident about future investments in our state, including by Avangrid, in the wind, solar and hydrogen solutions that are powering our state’s clean energy transition.

“New Mexico is open for business and on solid footing when it comes to attracting top-tier energy transition companies. Read More

DOE/NNSA: Public Meeting And Supplemental Comment Period Announced For Proposed LANL Transmission Line Upgrade Project

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DOE/NNSA News:

The Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and cooperating agencies will hold a public meeting Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, regarding the Los Alamos National Laboratory Electrical Power Capacity Upgrade Project Draft Environmental Assessment (DOE/EA-2199) (EA), and will hold a second public comment period for the document.

The public meeting will take place at the Santa Fe Community College in Santa Fe, NM. The meeting will start with a poster information session at 4 p.m., followed by a presentation on the draft EA. The meeting will Read More

U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich Welcomes Strong Treasury Guidance On 45V Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit

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From the Office of U.S Sen. Martin Heinrich:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the following statement welcoming the U.S. Department of Treasury’s guidance for implementing the Section 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit in the Inflation Reduction Act:

“Hydrogen is a climate solution only when it helps reduce carbon emissions. Treasury’s guidance gets the balance right, correctly aligning with the framework I had in mind when I authored the Clean Hydrogen Production Incentives Act that Read More

LATA Embraces Green Future – Unveils New Logo, Branding

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LATA News:

AMARILLO, Texas – After 47 years of unwavering commitment to project excellence in Federal programs, Los Alamos Technical Associates (LATA) has announced a transformative rebranding initiative. The company’s new visual identity, featuring a distinctive logo and updated website design, symbolizes LATA’s dedication to a sustainable future.

LATA’s new logo prominently features a vibrant green circle, encapsulating the company’s pledge to “our future” – a commitment to environmental stewardship and the restoration of our natural resources. The circle is also representative Read More

IBEW Signs Agreement For Largest Renewable Energy Project In North American History

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IBEW News:

Monday, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) signed a project labor agreement to build a $1.3 billion, 580-mile transmission line across Arizona and New Mexico as part of the largest renewable energy project in North American history.

Construction of the line, which will employ more than 500 IBEW members, will connect the SunZia Clean Energy Transmission and Wind Infrastructure project and its more than 3,500 MW of renewable wind power to communities throughout the Southwest. Developer Pattern Energy estimates the $5 billion project will power more than Read More

New Report: Investment In Puerto Rico’s Clean Energy Infrastructure Can Support Future Economic Growth

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JEC News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee Democrats released a new report outlining how investment in Puerto Rico’s clean energy infrastructure can support economic growth on the island.

Congress has appropriated $12 billion in relief funding to rebuild Puerto Rico’s energy system, including modernization of the energy grid, in response to the destruction caused by multiple recent natural disasters. The report argues that these funds offer an opportunity for investment in a modern grid.

“A more resilient energy system that uses cleaner, domestically produced Read More