At just about every campaign appearance that Martin Heinrich did in 2008, he called for a massive push toward renewable energy sources. And as a member of Congress, he continues to do so.

At just about every campaign appearance that Martin Heinrich did in 2008, he called for a massive push toward renewable energy sources. And as a member of Congress, he continues to do so.

In New Mexico, Heinrich said, “We are second in the nation in solar energy capacity and 12th in the nation for wind energy production potential.”

“The opportunity for America to create thousands of clean energy jobs that will build our 21st century cannot be understated,” Heinrich declared.

Heinrich cited partnerships with Sandia National Labs as helping move New Mexico towards fulfilling its renewable energy potential. He also talked about the variety of solar and wind energy producers setting up shop in and around Albuquerque. These include Schott Solar and the 100-megawatt High Lonesome Mesa wind energy project.