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Community Action
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Community Action New Mexico 400 Central Ave. SE #101 Albuquerque, NM 87102 505.217.2747
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about the energy project
The Energy Project approaches the goal of making energy bills
affordable through
The Energy Project approaches the goal of making energy bills
affordable through
- energy efficiency by:
- reducing global warming,
- reducing household energy consumption,
- encouraging aggressive government & utility investment
in energy efficiency for low-income households, - encouraging policies for efficient building codes,
- and encouraging polices for high appliance standards;
- advocating for fair utility rates as well as:
- working to eliminate punitive fees and charges that
make bills even more unaffordable, - and seeking adequate funding for energy assistance;
- strong consumer protections by:
- serving as a utility watchdog,
- scrutinizing utility practices,
- educating customers,
- and standing up for consumer rights.
DISCONNECTION (NMAC 8.150.610.10) is rapidly approaching!!!
As of MARCH 15, all LIHEAP eligible households now in arrears and without a payment
plan will be subject to shut-off.
The mission of CANM's Energy Project continues to focus on gaining systemic change in
the policies of the state, as well as the policies and practices of utility companies, to
provide for sustainable energy affordability for low income households in New Mexico.
As of MARCH 15, all LIHEAP eligible households now in arrears and without a payment
plan will be subject to shut-off.
- Please contact us if you need help negotiating a reasonable payment plan with
any utility company.
- To apply for WEATHERIZATION assistance through the Mortgage Finance
Authority's (MFA's) Energy$mart program. Clients can contact MFA directly at (505)
767-2274.
- You have the RIGHT TO FILE A COMPLAINT about a utility with the Public
Regulation Commission (PRC). Clients should call their Commissioners directly,
as well as the Consumer Relations Division (CRD). The main # at the PRC is (505)
827-6941. CRD's # is (505) 827-6940, toll free (888) 427-5772. Complaint forms
can be downloaded and sent directly to clients without computer or internet
accessibility at www.nmprc.state.nm.us. Complaints can also be e-mailed to crd.
complaints@state.nm.us.
- Additionally, ALL consumers have the right to make PUBLIC COMMENT before the
Commission during open meetings, which generally take place Tuesdays and
Thursdays at the PERA building in Santa Fe, 4th floor hearing room, beginning at 9:
30 am.
- Please contact your legislators ASAP and urge them to support SENATE BILL 71,
carried by Cisco McSorley, which would require municipally owned and operated
utilities to honor the Winter Moratorium.
The mission of CANM's Energy Project continues to focus on gaining systemic change in
the policies of the state, as well as the policies and practices of utility companies, to
provide for sustainable energy affordability for low income households in New Mexico.