The Albuquerque Journal reports that H.R. 1 will stall advanced energy projects in New Mexico. United's Harry Godfrey warns of higher energy costs for both developers and state residents, while United's Sheila Hallstrom points to ways utilities and state leaders can take advantage of New Mexico's existing resources to increase affordability and reduce grid strain.
Topics: United In The News, New Mexico, Harrison Godfrey, Federal Priorities
The Albuquerque Journal reports on advancements in geothermal. The article quotes United's Michael Barrio on what a successful energy transition looks like and how the passage of geothermal legislation will help the state in its renewable energy transition.
About 75 years ago in Animas, irrigators were drilling wells when they stumbled upon extremely hot water naturally bubbling up out of the ground. Little did they know, they had tapped into geothermal energy resources. The spot would later become the location of the Lightning Dock geothermal power plant — New Mexico’s first utility-scale geothermal power plant.
Topics: United In The News, New Mexico, Michael Barrio