/tags/solar Solar en-US Copyright Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:52:27 GMT /local-news/2024-09-02/maxeon-solar-jobs-china-delay Solar manufacturer Maxeon promises 1,800 jobs in Albuquerque, but a complicated web of factors outside New Mexico’s control threatens that possibility. These factors spotlight how local economic development can live or die depending on international markets and the trade practices of other countries. Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:52:27 GMT /local-news/2024-09-02/maxeon-solar-jobs-china-delay Justin Horwath, New Mexico In Depth /local-news/2024-03-26/burning-question-whats-the-right-place-for-a-solar-farm Fire hazards have Eldorado residents dead set against a solar project, underscoring a national quandary: Some renewables come with risks. Story by Searchlight New Mexico. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 23:03:44 GMT /local-news/2024-03-26/burning-question-whats-the-right-place-for-a-solar-farm Michael Benanav, Searchlight New Mexico /local-news/2022-07-28/community-solar-access-for-low-income-groups-to-be-piloted-in-new-mexico The goal is for people who receive the energy bill assistance known as LIHEAP to be able to access an online platform and choose whether they want to get their energy from a community solar energy resource. Fri, 29 Jul 2022 02:37:30 GMT /local-news/2022-07-28/community-solar-access-for-low-income-groups-to-be-piloted-in-new-mexico Alice Fordham /news/2020-12-17/as-the-pandemic-tanks-oil-and-gas-solar-shines It's been a tough year for gas and oil prices, but solar power has seen steady growth during this pandemic year. Thu, 17 Dec 2020 23:29:51 GMT /news/2020-12-17/as-the-pandemic-tanks-oil-and-gas-solar-shines Stephanie Serrano /local-news/2015-04-16/kunm-continuing-coverage-pnms-power-plan Two coal-burning stacks at the San Juan Generating Station will be shuttered in 2017. To replace that coal-generated power, Public Service Company of New… Thu, 16 Apr 2015 20:16:45 GMT /local-news/2015-04-16/kunm-continuing-coverage-pnms-power-plan /local-news/2015-03-17/prc-to-take-more-comment-on-energy-plan The Public Regulation Commission held weeks of public hearings earlier this year on PNM’s plan to shut down two coal-fired units at the San Juan… Tue, 17 Mar 2015 23:18:33 GMT /local-news/2015-03-17/prc-to-take-more-comment-on-energy-plan /local-news/2015-02-27/lawmakers-propose-roll-back-on-renewable-energy Legislation to drop the 20 percent renewable requirement for public electric utilities is making its way through committees at the Roundhouse. Current law… Fri, 27 Feb 2015 19:42:57 GMT /local-news/2015-02-27/lawmakers-propose-roll-back-on-renewable-energy /local-news/2015-01-30/pnms-energy-future-at-a-crossroads New Mexico’s largest utility company has a plan to use fossil fuels and nuclear power for the next 20 years. But opponents of the plan want to see the… Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:54:52 GMT /local-news/2015-01-30/pnms-energy-future-at-a-crossroads /local-news/2011-10-26/ceo-of-arizona-solar-firm-steps-down The country’s largest solar power company announced its CEO is stepping down.Arizona-based First Solar did not give a reason for Robert Gillette’s… Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:16:27 GMT /local-news/2011-10-26/ceo-of-arizona-solar-firm-steps-down /local-news/2011-10-14/biz-report-staying-in-nm-and-solar-industry-woes A New Mexico company rejects tax incentives to leave the state and the solar industry takes a hit in the international market. Each week we take a look at… Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:12:51 GMT /local-news/2011-10-14/biz-report-staying-in-nm-and-solar-industry-woes Elaine Baumgartel