The New Mexico Climate Investment Center works to address the challenges of climate change while bringing greater economic prosperity to households and businesses.

Climate Change and Equity

The need for increased funding in equity-focused investments has never been more urgent. We are experiencing a rapidly changing climate, where the greatest impacts of increased temperatures, more extreme storm events, and drought will fall disproportionately on those households and businesses without the economic resources to adapt. Restructuring our economy so that it is less carbon intensive can be done while also creating greater economic opportunities for these households and businesses.

Currently there are limited financing options for low-and-moderate income (LMI) households. With appropriate loan times and interest rates, households can transition to safer and more comfortable homes while saving money.

Investment Focus

The New Mexico Climate Investment Center is creating a portfolio of loan products for residential and commercial customers to increase adoption of mature, commercially viable technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants. The Center will focus on:

  • Closing financial gaps and strengthening existing financial institutions’ ability to lend to non-traditional borrowers;
  • Providing direct benefits for low-income, disadvantaged, and tribal communities;
  • Reducing energy burdens through loans that support energy efficiency in buildings, accelerate ownership of rooftop solar, provide lower-cost community solar subscriptions, and scale up house retrofits supporting energy efficiency adoption.
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NMCIC News

One-on-One with Beth Beloff

Mar 10, 2025

Read the full article here Beth Beloff is very stubborn. It’s pretty much a requirement when you want to accomplish what she has — pushing ahead on a passion for battling climate change and unceasingly heading the effort if there’s no one else to do it...

As an emerging green bank, NM Climate Investment Center (NMCIC) is proud to be part of the American Green Bank Network and working in partnership with the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC) to develop the best solutions that provide access to reliable, affordable energy for our communities. NMCIC is focused on leveraging public and private investments to work with local organizations and bring good-paying jobs, clean air, and safe water to communities in New Mexico. The EPA’s attempt to withdraw these funds is unlawful and jeopardizes the health and well-being of New Mexicans.

About NMCIC

The New Mexico Climate Investment Center is a registered New Mexico nonprofit independent public corporation, created by the Coalition of Sustainable Communities NM (CSCNM), in collaboration with the state. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, it will have flexibility to draw on diverse sources of capital and rapidly respond to changes in community needs.

Meet Our Team

The Climate Investment Center is working in partnership with Colorado Clean Energy Fund, Impact Development Fund, and Coalition of Sustainable Communities New Mexico.
Colorado Clean Energy Fund
Impact Development Fund
Coalition of Sustainable Communities