The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) created the largest climate and clean energy investment America has ever made. These bills provide federal funding for energy and climate resiliency improvements that can be used in houses of worship and our individual homes. This historic legislation provides people of […]
The Community Disaster Resilience Zone Act of 2022 requires FEMA to use a data and mapping tool to identify and designate community disaster resilience zones. This new initiative designates high-risk geographic zones to advance resilience in our nation’s most vulnerable communities through targeted financial and technical support. In addition to the Request for Information published in the Federal Register, FEMA […]
The Community Disaster Resilience Zone Act of 2022 requires FEMA to use a data and mapping tool to identify and designate community disaster resilience zones. This new initiative designates high-risk geographic zones to advance resilience in our nation’s most vulnerable communities through targeted financial and technical support. In addition to the Request for Information published in the Federal Register, FEMA […]
Recognizing New Mexico's increasing aridity, the 2023 Legislature unanimously passed a new regional water resilience planning and implementation law. The Rio Grande Water Advocates invites the public to a discussion on state water agency plans. Hear from staff responsible for the implementation of New Mexico's important new water planning program. The workshop will focus on the Interstate […]
The New Mexico Interfaith Dialogue will be having a Zoom meeting on Thursday July 20th, 7:00 pm -8:30 pm. Our speaker will be Cantor Barbara R. Finn who will be speaking on " Bar/Bat Mitzvah.” Cantor Barbara R. Finn began her position as cantor at Congregation Albert in Albuquerque, New Mexico in July of 2004. Previously she served […]
The U.S. Department of Treasury has recently released its guidance on Elective Pay and Transferability, made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act. Elective Pay, also called ‘Direct Pay’, is a groundbreaking piece of the IRA which allows previously ineligible entities, e.g. non-profit organizations or local school boards, to receive payments equivalent to the full value […]
Inviting All Indigenous Clean Energy Leaders & Community Voices Access to safe and affordable energy matters to everyone. It impacts our economic well-being, health, and sovereignty now and for future generations. Learn about micro-grids. Share your perspectives and experiences in your community about access to clean energy choices, job opportunities and training, access to potential […]
IPL is continuing its monthly Earth and Spirit sharing for support and deepening as we work to love and care for community and our Earth. Sacred grounding and sharing is so important for the long haul loving work. Lisa Leahigh, a Buddhist practitioner who is in an eco-chaplaincy program through Upaya Zen Center in Santa […]
Facebook Event sponsored by Climate Action Campaign Please join us for a unique virtual town hall event with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), moderated by Earthjustice President Abbie Dillen. We'll talk about record heat and what we can do about it. We'll celebrate how all the climate investments in the Inflation […]
Our draft agenda for Thursday's meeting: 1. Reflection 2. Update on water advocacy discussion with the Skeets 3. Field trip planning to Spirit Farm 4. ECHO series on mental health, art and climate change 5. Other advocacy needs for soil and water For more information contact committee chair Ann McCartney, asims98891@aol.com
Sponsored by Southwest Energy Efficiency Project (SWEEP) Heating and cooling are vital for the health and wellbeing of our communities, especially as the changing climate drives more extreme weather and poor air quality. We know that building electrification and efficiency are key to improving air quality, both inside and outside, protecting customers from rising or volatile heating […]
Agenda *Federal budget process and asks *Clean vehicles campaign and needs moving toward hearings in NM and linking mining advocacy to how we do the clean cars campaign *Updates on methane, oil and gas and farm bill *Water *Other For more information and to receive Zoom link, contact committee chair Ruth Striegel, ruth.striegel@gmail.com