Breakthrough Technologies Institute - Fuel Cells 2000

Under the rule, “Alternative Technology Generation Resources” means devices such as
fuel cells that convert hydrogen rich fuels (including but not limited to natural gas), small
microturbines, or other resources offering increased efficiencies.
Contact:
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
Utility Division
Marian Hall
224 E. Palace Ave.
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone: (505) 827-6940
Web: www.nmprc.state.nm.us/utility/utilitydivhome.htm
3. PUBLIC AGENCY POLICIES/PURCHASE PROGRAMS
VEHICLES
Alternative Fuel Acquisition Act
http://nxt.ella.net/NXT/gateway.dll?f=templates$fn=default.htm$vid=nm:all
The Alternative Fuel Acquisition Act requires that 75% of vehicles acquired by the
agencies and departments of state government and educational institutions must be
capable of operating on alternative fuel or are gas-electric hybrid vehicles. The Act also
creates an "Alternative Fuel Acquisition Loan Fund" to reimburse the expenses incurred
in acquiring vehicles. The maximum amount loaned is not to exceed the actual cost of
acquiring the vehicle or $3,000, whichever is less.
Contact:
New Mexico General Services Department
E-mail: webmaster@state.nm.us
Web: www.state.nm.us/gsd/gsd.html
4. INCENTIVES/MARKET STIMULATION
POWER GENERATION
Clean Energy Grants Program
http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/04%20Regular/bills/house/HB0251.html
www.emnrd.state.nm.us/emnrd/ecmd
The Clean Energy Grants Program, established under House Bill 251 (2004), was
initiated in 2005 clean energy projects and hydrogen and fuel cell energy technology for
municipalities and other eligible community, tribal, and state entities. Two million dollars
in funding was made available to the program; requests for grants totaled nearly $7
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