Looking for a solar installer, a passive solar designer, a sustainable product or service? See NMSEA's Solar and Sustainable Directory:

      Web-linked version (Last updated 10/26/09): Products and Services (start here), Companies
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Looking for information about financial incentives? See CCAE's "How to Go Solar in New Mexico" Guidebook.

Highlights:

  • Albuquerque Chapter Meeting, Tonight - 1/26/10

    The ABQ Chapter returns to REI (1551 Mercantile NE; NW of Jefferson and I-25) with Jeff Granger giving a presentation about energy efficiency. The ABQ Chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday of every month @ 6:30pm. ABQ Chapter meeting presentations are always free and open to the public, but donations are appreciated! (See our Local Chapters page for meeting information in Alamogordo, Las Vegas, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, Silver City and Taos.)

  • SunPaper Deadlines

    Deadlines for articles and advertisements for the next SunPaper issues are:
           March/April - 2/15/10
           May/June - 4/15/10
           July/August - 6/15/10
           September/October (Solar Fiesta Guide) - 8/1/10
           November/December - 10/15/10
    Click here for specifications and rates.

  • The SunChaser Program

    NMSEA's nationally recognized SunChaser Education Program is one of our organization's principal outreach programs. Our instructors visit schools and special events to present programs to promote energy awareness and alternative energy solutions in a format that is aligned with state education requirements and standards. Sessions are guided to stimulate students' minds and show them that learning about energy is fun!

    General information about our SunChaser program: NMSEA's SunChaser Support
    To request a SunChaser visit: SunChaser Request

  • Next NMSEA Board Meeting, 1/9/10

    The next NMSEA Board Meeting will be Saturday, January 9, 2010, beginning at noon at the NMSEA office, preceded by potluck lunch at 11:30 AM. Business will be conducted from 12:00 PM to 1:50 PM. At 2:00 PM, topics requiring discussion will addressed. All interested members are welcome. Please stay-tuned for confirmations and updates.

  • Passive Solar House Design Competition CDs Available!

    NMSEA is offering to the public a new CD containing drawings and pictures of passive solar home designs! The CD includes pictures, drawings, and energy calculations for each design and is intended as a guideline for building a passive solar home. The CD is only $25.00 + shipping and can be ordered from the NMSEA office.

  • The new course "What is the 'Power' of Solar Electricity?" is now available.

  • New Solar "Mini Monster" R.C. Truck now available!

  • Looking for Great Gifts?

    Check out our Solar Items for Sale for solar adobe gingerbread house plans, solar cars, Global Warming mugs and Kill-a-Watt power meters!
Kids check out the SunChaser at Puesta Del Sol Elementary

Who Are We?

The New Mexico Solar Energy Association (NMSEA) is a educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to promoting solar energy and related sustainable practices. NMSEA was one of the first organizations in the country, founded in 1972, to seek methods and ideas on how to use renewable energy, how small villages could live sustainably, and how to empower people through education about these issues. We are currently an all-volunteer organization. Our membership includes a diverse group of citizens including interested advocates of solar energy, architects, building contractors, engineers, educators, and planners specializing in renewable energy and sustainability.