NM Officials Unveil State Plan for Biofuels Leadership
Las Cruces, NM—Congressman Harry Teague joined energy industry and academic leaders in the unveiling of the New Mexico State Plan For Biofuels Leadership.
The document, announced at the Re-Energize America Conference organized by New Mexico State University (NMSU) and Honorary Chairman Harry Teague, provides a step-by-step, comprehensive plan to bring green jobs to New Mexico.
“It is critical that we work efficiently as a state, and a nation, to end our dependence on foreign oil and make New Mexico the leader in biofuel and renewable energy production.
"Plain and simple, this plan gives our state the path to achieve that goal while creating much needed, competitive jobs” said Harry Teague, who brought the congressional delegation and Governor Richardson together to set the project in motion.
“This has been one of my top priorities while in Congress, working with great organizations across different disciplines to develop research and production programs that take full advantage of our state’s unique resources.
"This precise plan clearly shows that New Mexico is prepared to welcome and support sustainable energy initiatives and I look forward to the start of many new biofuel projects in the area.”
The plan outlines opportunities for the state to maximize its resources, increase area revenue and create thousands of jobs through renewable energy sources including algae, woody biomass and waste byproduct conversion.
