Rhetoric VS. Reality
Policy-makers are talking a lot about energy and energy policy. What fallows are some of the most frequently heard claims and proposals, along with realities that need to be considered when evaluating these claims.
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About Us
Committed to Energy Security
The New Mexico Energy Forum is a growing community of concerned citizens committed to two goals – achieving energy security for our country and holding our elected officials more accountable in shaping energy policies.
We have come together to better educate ourselves about energy issues and to support a balanced approach to increasing American supplies of energy.
We support expanded conservation efforts, development of renewable energy sources and increased domestic exploration of traditional, non-renewable energy sources.
If you believe strongly that we must address the growing challenge of energy security through a non-partisan comprehensive, balanced approach, then the New Mexico Energy Forum is your community.
New Mexico Energy Quick Facts:
New Mexico’s Permian Basin holds three of the 100 largest oil fields in the United States.
Natural gas production accounts for close to one-tenth of the U.S. total. The San Juan Basin contains the nation’s largest field of proved natural gas reserves.
One of the nation’s top coalbed methane producers -- approximately 1/3 of all natural gas produced in New Mexico is coalbed methane.
New Mexico also has geothermal, wind and solar potential.
Although rich in energy resources, New Mexico has low energy demand due in large part to its small population.
