New Mexico Environment Department Climate Change: Handbook for Analyzing GHG Emission Reductions in Western States is Now Available on NMED’s Website

The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Climate Change Bureau is pleased to announce the release of a new resource, the Handbook for Analyzing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions in Western States: Designed to Support Planning Analyses in AZ, CO, NM, OR, and WA. The handbook was developed by ICF International, Inc. with support and input from five western states including New Mexico.

The handbook enables users to calculate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions resulting from various climate actions. Designed to support local governments, institutions, project developers, and communities in their planning efforts, it includes New Mexico-specific information, standardized emission reduction quantification methods, and guidance to achieve accurate and reliable results. Examples of emissions-reducing actions include expanding a bikeway network, using reclaimed water, and expanding urban tree planting.

You can access the handbook directly here: https://service.web.env.nm.gov/urls/jSxfiUxB

The handbook is posted on the Climate Change Bureau’s website here: https://www.env.nm.gov/climate-change-bureau/greenhouse-gas-emissions-inventories/

NMED and the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) supported the development of this resource by gathering state-specific information from State agencies, academic institutions, and National Laboratories in New Mexico spanning a wide range of sectors, from transportation to waste management to building codes.

We encourage you to explore and share this resource. We look forward to hearing about how you or members of your community utilize this handbook in the future!  

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