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NM Partner Organizations

WRA is pleased to partner with the Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy (www.nmccae.org), the Rural Development Corporation (www.rdcnm.org) and Green Energy New Mexico (www.greenenergynm.org)

Sign up for Green Power in New Mexico

You can buy green power from your utility or from green power marketing companies.

Q: What if I don't pay my own utility bill?

A: You can purchase green power from a green power marketing company.

Q: What if I want to buy only solar power?

A: Different companies supply different kinds of renewable energy. Check the "Energy Sources" column to find your preferred source.

Q: How will the renewable power be delivered to my home?

A: Electricity from wind farms or other renewable sources is fed into the transmission system that supplies homes and businesses throughout the region.

Q: How do I know I'm getting what I paid for?

A: Third party certification ensures that the amount you pay goes to purchase renewable energy and to cover the cost of the program. PNM, Southwestern Public Service and El Paso Electric green power programs are regulated by the NM Public Regulation Commission. Electric utilities in New Mexico are required to offer their customers the option to purchase renewable energy.

Q: How much energy does the average household use?

A: The average household uses about 600 kWh/month.

Choose one of the companies or utilities below:

Green Power Marketing Companies
Company Product Energy Sources Price Certified
Bonneville Environmental Foundation (www.greentagsusa.org) Cooler Future 99% wind/1% solar $20 per 1,000 kWh Green-e
Bonneville Environmental Foundation (www.greentagsusa.org) Brighter Future 90% wind/10% solar $24 per 1,000 kWh Green-e
Community Energy (www.newwindenergy.com) New Wind Energy 100% wind $2.00 per 100kWh Green-e
Native Energy (www.nativeenergy.com/coolwatts.html) Cool Watts 100% wind $2.00 per 200 kWh Green-e
PV USA Solar (www.pvusasolar.com/) PVUSA RECs 100% solar $25 per 750 kWh Green-e
Renewable Choice (www.renewablechoice.com) American Wind 100% wind $5 for 200 kWh Green-e
Sterling Planet (www.sterlingplanet.com) Varies Varies varies varies
3 Phases Energy (www.3degreesinc.com/carbon_calculator) Green Certificates 100% Wind $20 per 1,000 kWh Green-e
Electric Utility Companies
UtilityProductEnergy SourcesPriceCertified
Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative (www.cnmec.org)Green PowerHydro, biomass, wind, solar
Columbus Electric Cooperative (www.columbusco op.org/)Green PowerHydro, biomass, wind, solar
Continental Divide Electric Cooperative (www.cdec.org)Green PowerHydro, biomass, wind, solar
El Paso Electric (www.epelectric.com/internetsite/renewable.nsf/by+subject/Renewable+Energy?OpenDocument)Renewable Energy ProgramWind and solar$3.19 per 100 kWh
Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative (www.jemezcoop.org)Green PowerHydro, biomass, wind, solar
Kit Carson Electric (www.kitcarson.com/)Green PowerHydro, biomass, wind, solar
Los Alamos Department of Public Utilities (www.lac-nm.us/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={048CABD3-0E10-4E54-800C-2ED661D034F9})L.A. GreenWind$1.80 per 100 kWh
Northern Rio Arriba Coop (www.noraelectric.org)Green PowerHydro, biomass, wind, solar
Otero County Electric Cooperative (www.ocec-inc.com)Green PowerHydro, biomass, wind, solar
PNM (www.pnm.com/customers/sky_blue.htm)Sky BlueWind$1.80 per 100 kWh
Sierra Electric (www.sierraelectric.org)Green PowerHydro, biomass, wind, solar
Southwestern Electric Coop (Call 505-374-2451)Green PowerHydro, biomass, wind, solar
Southwestern Public Service (www.xcelenergy.com/XLWEB/CDA/0,3080,1-1-2_735_16313-256-6_523_943-0,00.html)Windsourcewind$3.00 per 100 kWh (minus fuel cost)
Springer Electric Cooperative (www.springercoop.com)Green PowerHydro, biomass, wind, solar
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