Welcome to the Renewable Energy Industries Association of New Mexico. We are made up of companies and organizations providing products, services and information in the areas of solar electricity and hot water, small and large wind generation, biomass electric and liquid renewable fuels, geothermal heating and cooling, and sustainable design and construction.
About REIA-NM
- A statewide non-profit organization of companies and individuals involved in solar, wind, biomass, geothermal and hydro electric energy products and/or services. A fierce advocate for CLEAN ENERGY, ENERGY SECURITY, ENERGY INDEPENDENCE and NEW MEXICO JOBS.
- A referral service for individuals, companies and agencies seeking access to renewable energy expertise and technology.
- A facilitator of conferences, workshops, seminars and tours to expose our members and the public to the latest and most useful renewable energy information.
- A representative of New Mexico's renewable energy industries throughout the U.S. and in other countries.
- An advisor to government and industry on renewable energy related policy issues.
Our Mission
- Establish an effective relationship with our local, state, and national governments.
- Increase public awareness of the "here and now" contribution of renewables, as well as of their vast potential.
- Aggressively promote the use of renewable energy.
- Encourage high business and professional ethics and standards.
- Promote New Mexico's renewable energy industries.
- Provide cooperation and liaison with other persons, organizations and institutions having an interest in the utilization of renewable energy in a constructive and beneficial manner.
- Cooperate in and contribute towards the enhancement of widespread understanding of the various applications of renewable energy.
- Engage in any lawful activities which will enhance the efficient and economic progress of the renewable energy industry and inform the public of its scope and character, such as, but not limited to, collecting and disseminating trade statistics and other useful information;
- Carry on and assist in research investigations and experiments; to conduct conferences and produce publications; and to conduct trade promotion activities.
- Cooperate with such private or governmental bodies, corporations, associations, institutions, societies, agencies or persons as are now or may hereafter be engaged in whole or in part in furtherance of the objectives and purposes herein named.
Code of Ethics
PREAMBLE. We, the members of the Renewable Energy Industries Association of New Mexico (REIA-NM), recognize our duty to the public and our ever increasing role in providing energy for the present and the future. To provide maximum quality and service, upon the highest standards of honesty and integrity, we do hereby accept this Code of Ethics, so long as members of this Association and so long as nothing contained herein shall be unlawful.
ARTICLE 1. Members agree to abide by the Bylaws, operating policies and procedures and resolutions of REIA-NM.
ARTICLE 2. Members agree to conduct their businesses in a manner compatible with public health and safety; and to comply at all times with applicable local, state and federal laws, ordinances, regulations and codes.
ARTICLE 3. Members agree to conduct all marketing operations, whether company owned or contracted, in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.
ARTICLE 4. Members agree to promptly fulfill contract obligations; to offer a reasonable warranty, whether written or implied, on products and services; and to honor such warranty in a reasonable time.
ARTICLE 5. Members agree to present a true picture in advertisements and representations, and to only make performance claims that are realistic and verifiable. They shall avoid misrepresentations of pertinent facts regarding their products and/or services. They should endeavor to eliminate in their own businesses any practices damaging to the public or discrediting to renewable energy and the Association.
ARTICLE 6. Members shall be free to set prices for products and services as they deem appropriate in their own judgment. Members agree to give their customers accurate written statements regarding prices for products and services. Members agree to refrain from any pricing scheme that has the legal or practical purpose of defrauding governmental taxing authorities by artificially inflating prices of products or services to the customer to cover rebates or kickbacks to the customer, and to refrain from any other scheme which has a similar purpose of illegally increasing local, state or federal renewable energy tax credits.
ARTICLE 7. Members agree to present the merits and facts of their own products and services and to refrain from misrepresenting competitors' products, services or methods of doing business.
ARTICLE 8. Members shall help protect the public against fraud, misrepresentation and unethical practices in the renewable energy industries. Members shall be alert to factors that would adversely affect their industry and its consumers.
ARTICLE 9. A member charged before the Ethics Committee of REIA-NM with an unethical practice shall be given the opportunity to present evidence and any pertinent facts. Members agree to abide by the decisions of such committee subject to the right of appeal to the REIA-NM Board of Directors. We agree to abide by this Code of Ethics and fully recognize the right of REIA-NM, through established procedure, to withdraw our membership or allow termination of our membership pursuant to bylaw procedure should we violate this Code. Furthermore, we fully understand that appropriate authorities may be notified of any practice which the Association in good faith believes to be illegal. We recognize that these are proper functions of REIA-NM, and agree to hold REIA-NM, its officers, directors and staff harmless in these matters.
Benefits
Policy Representation
- Representation at the New Mexico legislature, including recommended legislation, expert testimony, and visitation by volunteer members and officers.
- Active relationship with New Mexico State agencies, e.g.,
- Representation on policy and planning bodies, e.g.,
- Engagement with other state and national agencies and organizations, both within the field and in areas of crosscutting interest.
- Representation in collaborative process stakeholder groups working on consensus policy recommendations.
Outreach and Education
- REIA-NM will sponsor specialized workshops, seminars and forums designed to increase industry knowledge, promote renewable energy use, and provide business contacts.
- REIA-NM will arrange for renewable energy related sessions, speakers and panels at conferences, trade shows, and exhibitions both within the field and in areas of crosscutting interest, statewide, nationally and internationally.
Publications
- The REIA-NM web site serves as a resource for the public seeking information about renewable energy options, and the ability to search for related products and services. Member companies are listed with complete contact information and description at no additional cost.
Business Opportunities
- Referrals from phone, mail and e-mail information request.
- Web site listing.
- "Meet the industry" receptions.
Member Recognition
- Members listed on REIA-NM's web site: listing includes contact information, nature of business or other involvement in renewable energy.
- Members use REIA-NM logo in advertising and promotional literature.
- Members are recognized for special achievement by peers at REIA-NM's annual meeting.
Definitions
There is much debate about how to define and distinguish renewable energy from non-renewable, and the terms and definitions chosen can have huge impacts on policy and regulatory efforts aiming to promote clean energy resources. REIA-NM's definition of renewable energy is as follows:
"Renewable energy: Any energy resource that is naturally regenerated over a short time scale and derived directly from the sun (such as thermal, photochemical, and photoelectric), indirectly from the sun (such as wind, hydropower, and photosynthetic energy stored in biomass), or from other natural movements and mechanisms of the environment (such as geothermal and tidal energy). Renewable energy does not include energy resources derived from fossil fuels, waste products from fossil sources, or waste products from inorganic sources."
Policy Statement
Adopted December 2004
The Renewable Energy Industries Association of New Mexico (REIA-NM) will promote development of renewable energy and policies that will expand markets and allow all New Mexicans access to renewable energy.
- New Mexico should strive to achieve at least twenty percent (20%) of its total energy consumption in the form of renewable energy by 2020;
- Renewable energy benefits should be recognized and incorporated in the implementation of any pollution mitigation program;
- Renewable energy should have priority transmission status over non-renewable electric energy sources;
- Regulatory processes and transmission grid improvements associated with renewable energy should be expedited;
- Metering options and interconnection requirements that simplify usage of renewable energy and reward its distributed generation benefits should be encouraged;
- All retail electric customers should have access to renewable energy power options that clearly reveal energy generation resource content;
- The valuation of renewable energy should recognize its environmental and economic development benefits;
- Renewable energy development and usage should be encouraged by favorable sales and property tax treatment, and other incentives; and
- All units of government should exercise leadership by making it a priority to purchase energy derived from renewable resources wherever possible.
