NASA DEVELOP ABQ Heat-Brief
NASA DEVELOP National Program worked with the City to produce this and other documents in 2022. This document is titled: ABQ Heat-Brief
NASA DEVELOP Project Summary
NASA DEVELOP National Program worked with the City to produce this and other documents in 2022. This is the project summary. The project is titles: Albuquerque Urban Development - Enhancing Urban Cooling Interventions by Modeling Urban Forestry through NASA Earth Observations in Albuquerque, New Mexico
NASA DEVELOP Presentation
NASA DEVELOP National Program worked with the City to produce this and other documents in 2022. This document is the presentation for the project titled: Albuquerque Urban Development - Enhancing Urban Cooling Interventions by Modeling Urban Forestry through NASA Earth Observations in Albuquerque, New Mexico
NASA DEVELOP Brochure
NASA DEVELOP National Program worked with the City to produce this and other documents in 2022. This brochure is titled: Cooling Hot Albuquerque Neighborhoods with Tree Planting
CAP CE Winter 2022 Meeting Minutes
Survey results and meeting minutes from the virtual meeting on December 14, 2022. This is part of a series of meetings and surveys in the Community Engagement Plan for the City's Climate Action Plan Implementation Period. The meeting and survey focused on Transit and Vision Zero programs. Each meeting in this series focuses on a different topic/project.
CAP CE Spring 2023 Meeting Flyer
Shareable flyer announcing the spring 2023 Climate Action Plan Implementation Community Engagement meeting, which will focus on electric vehicles. English version. TOPIC/PROJECT: Electric Vehicles WHEN: Wednesday, April 19, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Zoom-via computer or phone ATTEND THE VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MEETING HELP GUIDE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS The City is dedicated to hearing from community members and tailoring our sustainability projects to meet the public's needs and expectations. Each meeting focuses on a different project/topic from the 2021 Climate Action Plan.
CAP CE Spring 2023 Meeting Flyer - ESP
Shareable flyer announcing the spring 2023 Climate Action Plan Implementation Community Engagement meeting, which will focus on electric vehicles. Spanish version. Tema/proyecto: vehfculos electricos Cuando: miercoles, 19 de abril de 5:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. Donde: Zoom, por computadora o telefono. Asista a la reunion virtual de participaci6n de la comunidad Ayude a guiar los programas de sostenibilidad La Ciudad se dedica a escuchar a los miembros de la comunidad ya adaptar nuestros proyectos de sostenibilidad para satisfacer las necesidades y expectativas del publico. Cada reunion se centra en un proyecto/tema diferente del Plan de Acci6n Climatica 2021.
Prevent Food Waste Albuquerque Flyer, 2023
This flyer covers What is food waste, why it is important, how much do I waste, and the following 6 two-minute solutions. The six solutions for reducing food waste at home are; • Ask for smaller portions. • Eat your leftovers. • Shop smart: Use the “Guest-Imator” Tool for estimating the quantity of food you’ll need. • Save food scraps to compost. • Understand date labels: “Best if used by,” “Sell By,” and “Freeze by” labels are not expiration dates but rather suggestions for when a product will be best for flavor and quality.
CAP CE Spring 2023 Meeting Minutes
Meeting minutes and survey results from the Spring Climate Action Plan Implementation Community Engagement meeting on electric vehicles, which was held on April 19, 2023.
2023 Food Waste Rescue Potential in Albuquerque-NRDC Food Calculator Results
By tackling food waste, cities can rein in climate emissions, reduce municipal waste costs, and help relieve community food insecurity. Through NRDC’s Food Matters project, we have estimated a city-wide baseline level of food waste generation and assessed the potential for increased rescue of surplus food. This snapshot can help identify opportunities for policy, outreach, and interventions to achieve the city’s goals. FOOD WASTE IN ALBUQUERQUE Though actual measurement of wasted food is optimal, waste audits can be costly, time-consuming, and sometimes impractical. The model for calculating these estimates using proxy metrics was identified from a range of national sources and NRDC’s original research. We estimate 112,600 tons of food waste are generated in Albuquerque each year. When the residential sector was included in our estimates, it is the highest food waste producing sector at nearly 52,000 tons of food waste per year. The largest industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) sector generating food waste is restaurants, totaling 38,000 tons, more than all other sectors combined. KEY FACTS 13% food insecurity in Albuquerque 112K tons of food waste in Albuquerque 40% of all food in the U.S. is wasted $400B of food waste each year in the U.S. 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food waste The report also includes recommendations including focusing on households and restaurants as well as increasing efforts with hotels and small retail stores.
Community Solar Flyer - Solar For the People - English
Community Solar, a new program, coming soon to the Albuquerque area, will help you save money on your PNM bill - even if you live in an apartment or rent your home! Community solar is an opportunity for everyone throughout Albuquerque - no matter who you are or where you live - to benefit from clean, renewable energy harnessed from the sun. Best of all, there are no panels to buy and you won’t have to make upgrades to your home. Simply sign-up and save $$! Benefits of community solar: It's simple, sustainable, and saves. Frequently asked questions: What is community solar and how does it work? Community solar is an opportunity for households to save money on their electric bill while powering their homes with sustainable, renewable energy. It’s a way for anyone throughout Albuquerque - no matter who you are or where you live - to benefit from the clean energy harnessed from the sun and the cost savings that come with it. Where will the energy come from? Each company builds their own solar farms within New Mexico. You don’t have to worry about where it comes from or how it gets to your home, you just get to pocket the savings! How can I participate? If you’re interested in community solar, you’ll get to choose which company provides your solar energy. After you sign-up, you’ll continue to receive your PNM bill in the mail, but this time it will be lower! You’ll also receive a new bill from the solar company. Together, your total combined energy costs will be cheaper than it was before. What if I live in an apartment or I rent my home, can I still sign-up? Absolutely! Community solar was designed to ensure that renters are able to access the benefits and savings that come from solar. How much will I save? The average customer will save at least 10% off their PNM bill. Some customers could save up to 30% or more, depending on their household income. If I sign-up, do I have to buy solar panels or install them on my roof? No! Anyone can take advantage of the cost savings from community solar without buying solar panels or installing them on your roof. There is no equipment to install or upgrades to make in your home to access community solar. What if I move apartments or buy a new house - will I need to sign-up again? No! Community solar is tied to the customer, not the home. As long as your electric bill stays in your name and comes from PNM, you can take community solar with you. How much does it cost to get started? Nothing at all. There are no start-up costs, down payments, maintenance fees, or hidden costs with community solar. Is there a limit to how many people can sign-up? Yes. Right now, people are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and there is a maximum number of people who can sign-up. If you’re interested in community solar, we encourage you to visit our website for more on how to save with solar!
Community Solar Flyer – Solar Para La Gente – Spanish
SOLAR PARA LA GENTE ¡Próximamente, un nuevo programa en el área de Albuquerque le ayudará a ahorrar dinero en su factura de PNM -También disponible para apartamento o casa de alquiler! La energía solar comunitaria es una oportunidad para todos en Albuquerque - sin importar quién seas o dónde vivas- puedes beneficiarte de energía limpia y renovable proporcionada por el sol. ¡Lo mejor de todo es que no tienes que comprar paneles solares o hacer modificaciones en tu hogar, simplemente inscríbete y ahorra dinero $! Beneficios de la Comunidad Solar: Es Simple; Es Sustentable; Ahorrás Preguntas frecuentes ¿Qué es la energía solar comunitaria y como funciona? La energía solar comunitaria es una oportunidad para que las personas ahorren dinero en su factura de electricidad con PNM al utilizar energía sustentable y renovable en sus hogares. De esta manera cualquier persona en Albuquerque, sin importar quien sea o donde viva, puede beneficiarse de energía limpia proporcionada por el sol mientras ahorra dinero. ¿De dónde vendrá la energía? Las compañías construyen huertos solares alrededor de Nuevo México y distribuyen la energía por la ciudad. Usted no tiene que preocuparse de dónde proviene la energía o como llega a su hogar, solo de disfrutar los ahorros de su bolsillo. ¿Cómo puedo participar? Si está interesado en la energía comunitaria solar, lo único que tiene que hacer es elegir la compañía solar de su gusto. ¡Después de inscribirse, seguirá recibiendo su factura de PNM por correo, pero esta vez su pago será más bajo!. Además, recibirá una factura de la compañía solar. Ambas facturas juntas, serán más baratas que la cantidad que paga por energía actualmente. ¿Qué pasa si vivo en un apartamento o alquilo casa, aún puedo inscribirme? ¡Claro que sí! La comunidad de energía solar fue diseñada para que todos los inquilinos puedan acceder a los beneficios y ahorros de la energía solar. ¿Cuánto dinero ahorraré? El cliente promedio ahorra alrededor del 10% en su factura de PNM. Algunos clientes pueden llegar a ahorrar hasta el 30% o más, dependiendo de los ingresos del hogar. ¿Si me inscribo, tendré que comprar paneles solares o instalarlos en mi techo? ¡No! Cualquier persona puede disfrutar de los beneficios y ahorros de la energía solar sin necesidad de comprar o instalar paneles solares en sus techos. No hay necesidad de instalar equipo o hacer modificaciones en su hogar para acceder a la comunidad solar. ¿Qué pasaría si me muevo de apartamento o compro casa nueva - tendría que inscribirme de nuevo? La energía solar comunitaria está inscrita a la persona, no a la casa o apartamento. Mientras la factura de PNM esté a su nombre, la energía solar le seguirá a donde vaya. ¿Cuánto cuesta comenzar el servicio? Absolutamente nada. Con la energía solar comunitaria no tienes gastos iniciales, depósitos, cuotas, mantenimiento ni cargos sorpresas. ¿Hay un número limitado de inscripciones? Si. Por el momento las personas interesadas están siendo aceptadas en orden de llegada y hay un número limitado de personas que puede adquirir el servicio de energía solar comunitaria. Así que si estás interesado en la energía solar comunitaria te recomendamos visitar nuestra página web para más información sobre cómo ahorrar con la energía solar.
NMUHC Meeting Minutes 8-25-2023
This pdf is the meetings minutes file for the New Mexico Urban Heat Cohort (NMUHC) meeting on August 25th, 2023. The file is less than 1MB.
NMUHC Meeting Minutes 9-26-2023
This pdf is the meetings minutes file for the New Mexico Urban Heat Cohort (NMUHC) meeting on September 26th, 2023. The file is less than 1MB.
NMUHC Meeting Presentation Slides 9-26-2023
This pdf is the slides for the presentation by Chelsea Langer with the New Mexico Department of Health. The presentation was for the New Mexico Urban Heat Cohort (NMUHC) meeting on August 25th, 2023. The file is less than 1.7MB.
community compost handout
This handout covers what a community compost co-op is and how to get involved. Community Composting aims to fill the “missing middle” between home composting and municipal composting: Compost pick-up services can be expensive and don’t exist in most parts of New Mexico. Home composting can be challenging in our arid environment and not everyone has the space for it. In order to make composting more accessible, New Mexico Compost Coalition (NMCC) members, including the City of Albuquerque, are launching seven Community Compost Co-ops across the state. Two of the bins are located within Albuquerque at Barelas Senior Center and North Valley Senior Center. What is inovlved? MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES After an initial training session, you can join the compost cooperative. Once a month, members spend about one hour managing the bins under guidance of a local compost captain, which is time to socialize in addition to caring for and applying the compost. MEMBER BENEFITS Finished compost will be shared between the co-located community gardens and co-op members for use in their home gardens or landscaping. The biggest benefit is saving food and green waste from being wasted, which avoids harmful methane emissions from landfills, and creates healthy soil—all while learning and having fun with your neighbors! HOW TO PARTICIPATE BARELAS SENIOR CENTER 505-764-6436 714 7th St SW, 87102 NORTH VALLEY SENIOR CENTER 505-761-4025 3825 4th St NW, 87107 OR Contact Compost Captain & Sustainable Waste Specialist Sandra West at [email protected]
2023 Climate Action Plan Implementation Report - English
PDF file, 5.2 MB. This file consists of the 2023 Climate Action Plan Implementation Report, English version
2023 Climate Action Plan Implementation Report - Spanish
PDF file, 5 MB. This file consists of the 2023 Climate Action Plan Implementation Report, en español
CPRG PCAP table for community engagement
This table includes draft projects for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) draft categories and projects for gathering community engagement.
2023-12-4 CPRG PCAP-focused meeting slides
The file is a 2.1MB PDF file that shows the presentation slide from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program community engagement meeting held on December 4, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm MT.