Energy Crisis

Policy Brief

The Efficiency Dilemma: Examining Energy Sector Jobs and Electricity Generation in the US

Solar energy is the least efficient utility-scale electric generation source in terms of electricity produced per employee.

Patrick M. BrennerMarch 1, 2023
Policy Brief

The American Southwest’s Spent Nuclear Fuel Opportunity

Our region has what it takes to address a national challenge – guess who’s standing in the way?

Patrick M. BrennerFebruary 3, 2023
Policy Brief

Solar in the Southwest: A Bright Shining Disappointment

Solar is a bust, even in the sun-drenched Southwest. If it can’t make it here, it can’t make it anywhere.

D. Dowd MuskaDecember 12, 2022
White Paper No. 1

A Bright, Shining Disappointment

Solar Photovoltaic’s Failure in the Southwest.

D. Dowd MuskaNovember 30, 2022
Policy Brief

PNM Requests Proposals, Acknowledges the Energy Crisis

The Energy Transition Act is shaping up to create the worst energy crisis the southwest has ever seen. On May 17, the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) released data on a comprehensive energy survey. With over…

Patrick M. BrennerMay 25, 2022
Policy Brief

Looming Energy Crisis Exacerbated By Nuclear Energy Exit And Solar Supply Crunch

Regulators blame the utility, and the utility blames the supply chain. Is anyone blaming the legislation?

Patrick M. BrennerMay 19, 2022
Policy Brief

Poll: 7 of 10 New Mexicans Prefer Affordable and Reliable Energy

Only 3 in 10 consider green energy a priority.

Patrick M. BrennerMay 17, 2022

Energy Crisis

The Efficiency Dilemma: Examining Energy Sector Jobs and Electricity Generation in the US

The American Southwest’s Spent Nuclear Fuel Opportunity

Solar in the Southwest: A Bright Shining Disappointment

A Bright, Shining Disappointment

PNM Requests Proposals, Acknowledges the Energy Crisis

Looming Energy Crisis Exacerbated By Nuclear Energy Exit And Solar Supply Crunch

Poll: 7 of 10 New Mexicans Prefer Affordable and Reliable Energy