Energy Management
Energy Management provides service and assistance by developing innovative and practical approaches to energy management. Reducing operating costs of municipal and other operations by improving energy efficiency, developing alternative energy programs, monitoring rates and energy consumption, evaluating and developing energy policies are some of the methods used. The goal of this program is to improve Albuquerque's "quality of life" while reducing the use of noerenewable resources.
Mayor Martin Chávez is determined to establish and implement a City-wide renewable energy source. Click Here to read Council Resolution 329.
The Energy Management staff is proud of their continuous commitment
to save energy and educate citizens and employees in managing energy.
For specific information on energy related topics see list below,
click on the respective link for more details.
Click here to read Albuquerque's Environmental Story.
Energy Efficiency
Energy Analysis Tools
- Business -
Make an in-depth energy assessment. Get detailed recommendations
and project assistance, specifically for your business.
- Residential -
Enter data about your home and learn about energy usage and
ideas for improving your home's energy efficiency.
- Retrofit Concepts
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) - Green Building Rating System™ is a voluntary, consensus-based
national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable
buildings.
Alternative Energy Programs
Vehicle Fuels – In 1994, the City
of Albuquerque joined with the Department of Energy Clean Cities
program, which develops public/private partnerships to promote
alternative fuels and vehicles, fuel blends, fuel economy, hybrid
vehicles, and idle reduction. Please visit the Clean
Cities
site to learn more about new fuel technologies and vehicles.
- Renewable Energy - Renewable energy sources
like wind, solar, geothermal, hydrogen and biomass play an important
role in the future of our nation. The Department
of Energy
is committed to the development of renewable sources of energy.
The New Mexico chapter of Clean Cities is called the Land of Enchantment Clean Cities Corridor. The coordinator is Frank Burcham: loecleancities@comcast.net 505-856-8585, fax 505-856-5904
Also some local agencies for the following:
Partnerships
Public Technology Institute
NM Energy Mineral & Natural Resources Department
New Mexico Association of Energy Engineers contact:
Eric Doerrer
Albuquerque, NM US
Phone: 505-345-7951
Fax: 505-345-4185
Ericforlights@netscape.net