New Mexico Energy Equity

Statewide Energy Town Hall Agenda

August 8

8:00

Registration and Coffee

8:30

Welcome and Introductory Remarks

9:20

Panel Discussion: Equity in Energy Transition

Daren Zigich, P.E. EMNRD, Energy Conservation & Management Division
Jim Des Jardins, Executive Director, REIA
Gabe Pacyniak, J.D., Professor, UNM Law School
Pricilla Lucero, Executive Director, Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments

10:30

Orientation to Breakout Sessions

Data Access & Accountability
Regulatory (ETA & Community Solar)
Incentives for Low Income & Middle-Income Individuals, Businesses, Institutions
Rural Capacity Building
Tribal Energy Sovereignty & Local Choice Energy
Public Education/Awareness & Workforce Development

11:00

Breakout Session 1

12:15

Lunch

1:15

Plenary Session

1:45

Breakout Session 2

2:45

Break

3:00

Plenary Session

4:00

Adjourn

August 9

8:00

Registration and Coffee

8:30

Plenary Session

9:30

Breakout Session 3

10:30

Break

10:45

Breakout Session 4

11:30

Plenary Session: Presentation of Recommendations

12:30

Adjourn; Grab and Go Box Lunch

August 8-9, National Hispanic Cultural Center, Albuquerque, NM