Santa Fe, NM — How many coffee pots, curling irons and phone chargers were left plugged in this morning as we rushed to work? October is National Energy Awareness Month and the Energy Conservation and Management Division (ECMD) encourages citizens to increase energy awareness and reduce their energy use.
To promote public understanding of energy needs and offer no-cost or low-cost ways to reduce the amount of energy residents consume, ECMD's website features helpful tips and resources to learn about energy and inspire consumers to take proactive steps to save energy, including:
- The EcoDriver's Manual - A Guide to Increasing Your Mileage and Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
- Energy Saving Tips • Homeowner's Guide to Solar Leases, Loans, and Power Purchase Agreements
- Renewable Energy Primer for Teachers & Students
- New Mexico State Profile and Energy Estimates
- New Mexico Energy Maps and Graphs
- A-Z Energy Topics Index
- ECMD's Facebook page
- How to Design and Implement and Clean Energy Financing Program
- How to Go Solar
- What is Green Building
- Energy & Kids
"We hope the information you find on our website will help you understand the benefits of using energy wisely to ensure a sustainable environmental and economic future," says Division Director Louise Martinez. "Energy plays a vital role in the lives of every New Mexican. It is our commitment to you—to work diligently to promote and protect New Mexico's energy resources."