Land of Enchantment Clean Cities Coalition seeks Executive Director
December 27, 2024
LOECC Executive Director Position Description
Job Summary:
Land of Enchantment Clean Cities Coalition (LOECC) is seeking an energetic leader to serve as Executive Director and guide the organization in reducing petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector in New Mexico.
As part of a national network of coalitions that are funded and supported by US Department of Energy (DOE), LOECC has worked as a non-profit 501(c)3 throughout New Mexico since 1994 helping fleets, municipalities, businesses and individuals to promote alternative transportation fuels that include natural gas, propane, electricity, ethanol, hydrogen and bio-fuels to reduce vehicle emissions. The Executive Director will have access to a national network of Clean Cities Coalitions as well as direct partnerships with the DOE, and multiple stakeholder organizations within New Mexico.
Further, the Coalition promotes multi-modal transportation and vehicle miles traveled reduction by providing personal and commercial transportation alternatives that improve economic and environmental justice and quality of life for all New Mexicans.
Essential Duties and Skills:
This position is responsible for the strategic leadership and direction of LOECC within the broader Clean Cities and Communities network. This position performs a variety of advanced professional, technical, analytical, and administrative duties. Duties also require interaction with government leaders and staff as well as community leaders and private sector fleets and fuels personnel.
Work duties can include, but are not limited to, building the financial and outreach capacity of the coalition; developing annual and quarterly work plans; providing technical assistance to stakeholders; engaging with peer coalitions; leading coalition communications including attendance at events, social media, newsletter and other tools; and daily management of programs and activities. The work assignments are broad in scope and are performed with considerable independence.
Qualified candidates will be excellent communicators and project managers and possess strong creativity, professional organization, outreach, education and political skills. Candidates must also have a functional understanding of technical issues, including policies related to alternative fuels and alternative fuel technologies.
The successful candidate will be driven to grow the LOECC into a leading force for alternative fuels in New Mexico. The position will require extensive reporting, networking, and fundraising abilities.
Work Environment and Requirements:
The Executive Director is expected to maintain a primary residence in the State of New Mexico. Daily duties may be performed remotely, with extensive travel within New Mexico expected. Candidate must have personal transportation available to reach all communities within New Mexico. Out-of-state travel to at least two DOE meetings annually is required.
Minimum Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree
Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, website management, and publishing software considered a plus.
Compensation:
Minimum compensation is $45,000 annually. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, pending approval of the LOECC Board of Directors. The successful candidate may have the ability to increase annual compensation based on successful fundraising within the bylaws of the non-profit and subject to the approval of the LOECC Board of Directors.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume (or CV) and cover letter outlining applicable qualifications, experience, and vision. Applications will be reviewed by current LOECC staff, supporting staff, and Board of Directors.
For more information, please visit https://www.loecc.org and https://cleancities.energy.gov. Please send detailed applications, questions, or both to loecleancities@newmexico.com
nmed releases draft rule for clean fuel program (Low Carbon Fuel Standard) tO reduce state emissions and foster economic development
SANTA FE — The New Mexico Environment Department unveiled its discussion draft rule for its clean transportation fuel program, a landmark step in implementing an initiative that will reduce New Mexico’s carbon emissions and foster diverse economic growth.
This milestone follows Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signing of House Bill 41 in March 2024, making New Mexico the fourth state to enact such a program. The Environment Department’s announcement of a clean fuel program draft rule came on the same day that President Joe Biden set ambitious new goals to slash U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
“New Mexico continues to lead on strategies to protect our planet from climate change while also creating the dynamic new clean energy jobs of the future,” said Lujan Grisham, who is co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance. “This new clean fuel program will help New Mexico continue to make progress toward our ambitious climate goals.”
New Mexico’s clean transportation fuel program enables producers and importers of low-carbon transportation fuels to generate clean fuel credits, which can then be sold to producers and importers of high-carbon fuels. This credit marketplace will diversify the state’s transportation fuels, paving the way for less emissions.
A clean fuel program will also drive new economic activity in New Mexico, with low-carbon producers and transporters already eyeing the state as their next market. It is estimated by Adelante Consulting that hundreds of full-time and construction jobs will result from the clean fuel standards’ implementation. Clean fuels jobs have risen sharply in recent years, with the number of positions nationwide increasing by 16.5% percent between 2022 and 2023.
By entering the $3 billion alternative fuels market, New Mexico expects to generate millions in wages and capital investment in new and cutting-edge industries like clean hydrogen, syngas, and renewable propane.
“Our clean fuels program is based on the principle of rewarding businesses for helping New Mexico safeguard its air,” said Environment Secretary James Kenney. “The release of this draft rule signals that we’re close to bringing this initiative, which is poised to be a key factor in meeting our ambitious climate goals, to fruition.”
Today’s draft rules are the result of nearly 10 months of work by NMED staff, including establishing an Advisory Group and meeting with numerous interested parties.
The public is encouraged to learn more and provide feedback on the draft rule at upcoming meetings. NMED will host an in-person meeting on Monday, Jan. 6, beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Albuquerque International Public Library, as well as a virtual meeting from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10. Additional details and links to the meetings are on the NMED calendar.
From Friday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Jan. 17 at 5 p.m., the department will also accept feedback through NMED’s public comment portal. The formal rulemaking process planned for the spring and summer of 2025 provides additional opportunities for public engagement and comments.
Transportation ranks as New Mexico’s second-largest source of emissions (after oil and gas production), which is why the state is implementing strategies and developing infrastructure projects to reduce emissions from the sector.
In 2023, New Mexico adopted Advanced Clean Cars, which provides New Mexicans with more options for zero-emission vehicles, while preserving consumer choice. In 2023, New Mexico also adopted the Advanced Clean Trucks and Heavy-Duty Omnibus Rules for a combined projection of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 11.6 million metric tons by 2050 and avoid climate damages by approximately $1.1 billion.
For more information, visit https://www.env.nm.gov/climate-change-bureau/clean-fuel-standard/
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/search/site? keys=CARB%20presentation%20on%20Dairy%20and%20the%20LCFS#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=CARB%20presentation%20on%20Dairy%20and%20the%20LCFS&gsc.sort=
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/CARB_Dairy_Sector_Workshop_Staff_Presentation_08-22-2024.pdf
Land of Enchantment Clean Cities Coalition
Transportation options that affect energy & environmental security
LOECC MISSION
Land of Enchantment Clean Cities Coalition (LOECC) is a New Mexico not-for-profit, funded entirely by an annual grant from US Department of Energy (DOE). The DOE Clean Cities program advances the nation’s economic, environmental, and energy security by supporting local actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cut petroleum use, and improve efficiency in transportation. The non-petroleum fuels defined by DOE are natural gas, propane, hydrogen, ethanol, and electricity. Other Coalition goals are discussed below.
Incorporated in 1994, LOECC consists of a nine-member board as required by its bylaws. LOECC serves the entire State of NM; with nearly 100 Coalitions nationally, many states have numerous Coalitions. LOECC has the largest territory of all.
DOE Clean Cities Mission
To advance the nation’s environment, energy security and economic prosperity through collaboration with communities by building
partnerships with public and private stakeholders that create equitable deployment of clean transportation solutions for all.
Vision
Clean Cities coalitions employ the following strategies to advance affordable, efficient, and clean transportation fuels and technologies:
Evaluate transportation needs and energy choices to determine the most impactful and cost-effective vehicle options, fuels, technologies, and best practices that make sense for specific stakeholder applications;
De-carbonize the transportation sector by shifting to vehicles, fuels, and technologies that reduce transportation greenhouse gas emissions;
Reduce transportation emissions that contribute to air pollution and harm public health;
Shift to efficient and clean energy sources through the use of alternative and renewable fuels;
Improve fuel efficiency through state-of-the-art technologies and strategies including idle reduction;
Demonstrate and assess new mobility choices that maximize the return on investment for mobility systems in terms of time, cost, energy, and opportunity’
Advance energy and environmental justice priorities by maximizing project benefits that flow to underserved communities and minimize project burdens that affect under-served communities; and
Increase equitable access to clean, affordable transportation.
