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Sustainability Manager Updates
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The ESB receives routine updates from the Sustainability Manager.
The August Sustainability Newsletter focused on Protecting Local Wildlife. Subscribers increased from 149 to 157 and has a 59% engagement rate.
1. Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
a. Los Alamos County received NMDOT DC Fast Charging Grant funding. The project will construct two DC Fast Chargers at Mesa Public Library, with each port providing a minimum of 150 kW.
i. September 30 - Council approved grant agreement and passed a Resolution.
ii. February - EV equipment was procured.
iii. May 18 - Construction will commenced and then paused for 3 weeks.
iv. June 8 - Project commenced.
v. August 17 - All site work is completed, the designated ADA parking spots are completed, the transformer will be placed this week. The parking lot has been striped and is reopened. The next steps are installation and commissioning of the EV equipment. It will be completed on schedule by October 8.
b. For FY27 preparations are underway to construct chargers dedicated to the County Fleet.
2. The County has begun solicitation process to hire a contractor that would provide collection and composting services.
3. On Bill Financing - BPU approved further exploration and development of program. Final details will be presented to BPU for approval.
4. Coalition of Sustainable Communities New Mexico Annual Meeting - Memberships represents 50% of NM population. Reconfirmed priorities to scale energy efficiency for low-income housing and expand affordable and clean transportation for all New Mexicans.
5. Pathway to Zero Natural Gas Presentation - August 5, 2026 - I recommend watching video recording of presentation.
a. This was also presented at the UNM Economics Research Day on Augst 21, 2026.
6. Events:
a. Upcoming
i. Farmer’s Markets - 3rd Thursday of each month from June through September
1. August 20, 2026
2. September 17, 2026
ii. Clean Up LA Day - September 19
iii. Science Fest - September 26
b. Los Alamos Sustainability Alliance meets every 3rd Tuesday
i. August 18, 2026
ii. September 15, 2026
iii. October 20, 2026
Attachments
A - Residential Sustainability Report - July 2026