Native American Energy Efficiency
New Mexico Gas Company works with tribal communities to provide no-cost energy assessments, upgrades, and efficiency improvements that help residents reduce energy use and lower utility costs.
Since 2018, NMGC has provided free services to over 524 customers across 11 tribal communities.
THE PROCESS
We work with tribal leadership and housing authorities to identify participating households and coordinate outreach. A kickoff meeting is held to introduce the process and services, followed by a no-cost energy assessment for each participating home, which includes a safety inspection.
Based on the assessment, eligible services are completed at no cost and may include installation of high-efficiency showerheads and aerators, water heater tank and pipe insulation, programmable thermostats, air and duct sealing, attic insulation, and carbon monoxide detectors.
SERVICES OFFERED |
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| Home Energy Assessment | Comprehensive home review and blower door testing to identify energy savings opportunities |
| Natural gas safety inspection | Safety review of gas appliances, gas lines, and carbon monoxide detectors |
| High-efficiency showerheads | Install 1.5 GPM handheld and wall-mounted showerheads |
| High-efficiency faucet aerators | Install 1.0 GPM and 1.5 GPM faucet aerators |
| Water heater tank insulation | Install R-10 water heater tank insulation |
| Water heater pipe insulation | Install R-3 water heater pipe insulation |
| Programmable thermostat | Install and program programmable thermostat |
| Air sealing | Seal air leaks around windows, doors, and penetrations; perform pre- and post-testing |
| Duct sealing | Seal ductwork and connections; perform pre- and post-testing |
| Attic insulation | Seal attic air leakage and install blown cellulose insulation to R-44 |
| Carbon monoxide detector | Install carbon monoxide detector as required |
New Mexico Gas Company has made a multiyear commitment to supporting energy efficiency in tribal communities, investing over $1,000,000 to date. We continue to refine our approach to make participation as simple and accessible as possible.
The following communities have been served or continue to participate:
- Ohkay Owingeh
- Pueblo de San Ildefonso
- Pueblo of Cochiti
- Pueblo of Isleta
- Pueblo of Nambe
- Pueblo of San Felipe
- Pueblo of Sandia
- Pueblo of Santa Ana
- Pueblo of Santa Clara
- Pueblo of Santo Domingo
- Pueblo of Tesuque
Overall, participants have saved over 207,000 therms and 2,800,000 gallons of water per year.
Contact us at energy.efficiency@nmgco.com or call (505) 697-3611 for more information or to learn how your community can participate.
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Photos, from top: 1. A kickoff meeting helps residents learn the process and services offered in the Native American Energy Efficiency Program. 2 & 3. Blown-in cellulose insulation helps to reduce heat loss, keep a home cooler in the summer, and increase energy savings and comfort. 4. A blower door test identifies areas where a home leaks air, providing opportunities to better seal the living space. |