MISSION:
To address climate change by investing in New Mexico projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, climate impacts, and energy cost burdens, prioritizing underserved communities
Climate Change and Equity
The need for increased investment in underserved communities has never been more urgent. As our climate continues to change, rising temperatures, more frequent and severe storms, and prolonged droughts are placing increasing burdens on households and businesses with the fewest resources to prepare for and adapt to these challenges. At the same time, the transition to a cleaner, lower-carbon economy presents an opportunity to strengthen local economies, reduce energy costs, and expand economic opportunity for the communities that need it most.
Today, many underserved households and communities continue to face barriers to accessing affordable financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate resilience improvements. By providing flexible financing with affordable terms and competitive interest rates, these households can invest in safer, healthier, and more comfortable homes while reducing utility costs and building long-term financial stability.
Investment Focus
The New Mexico Climate Investment Center is building a portfolio of financing solutions for residential, commercial, and community-based projects that accelerate the adoption of proven, market-ready technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, and strengthen climate resilience. Our investment strategy focuses on:
- Expanding access to capital by closing financing gaps and strengthening the ability of financial institutions to serve borrowers who have historically faced barriers to affordable financing.
- Delivering meaningful economic, environmental, and community benefits to underserved communities across New Mexico.
- Reducing energy costs and improving quality of life by financing energy efficiency upgrades, rooftop solar, community solar, building retrofits, electrification, and other clean energy solutions that create healthier, more resilient homes and businesses.
New Office, Same Mission
We’ve Moved
NMCIC is excited to share that our office has relocated to the Innovation Hub in Santa Fe.
New Address:
1055 Midtown Calle Central
Santa Fe, NM 87505
NMCIC News
One-on-One with Beth Beloff
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...
Request for information to deploy solar photovoltaic systems
New Mexico Climate Investment Center Request for Information (RFI) Announcement Solar Third Party Ownership Date Posted: 02/12/2025 Deadline for Responses: 02/27/2025 Introduction The New Mexico Climate Investment Center (NMCIC) is exploring third-party owned (TPO)...
Funding for projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Are you looking for financing for a project that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions? While we are raising investment capital, we are developing a list of projects that are in need of financing within the next 6-12 months. We are prioritizing projects that have high...
New Mexico Climate Investment Center: The state’s first green bank (Albuquerque Journal)
Read the full article here BY MEGAN GLEASON ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL STAFF WRITER New Mexico’s first ever green bank is in the works. It’s not actually a traditional bank; it’s a financial institution. And it’s the first of its kind in New Mexico. It’s called the New...
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.
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.
