TAOS, NM - April 24, 2015 - On Earth Day, Kit Carson Electric was awarded the Governors Environmental Excellence Award in Energy Conservation by Governor Susana Martinez for their outstanding stewardship, conservation and positive impact on the environment. Receiving the award on behalf of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative were Board of Trustee Members and CEO-Luis Reyes.

"It's truly an honor to receive statewide recognition in excellence for our commitment to improving the environment with responsible stewardship of resources," said Luis Reyes-CEO, for Kit Carson. "Our projects offer energy diversity and focus on sustainability, and we look forward to continuing with this goal and providing excellent service €”while helping our customers have more positive impacts on the environment, and improving energy efficiency."

"These awards offer an important and unique opportunity to honor New Mexicans who lead the way in safeguarding our state's abundant natural resources," Governor Martinez said of the awards in a release. "I'm so proud that so many New Mexicans share this commitment, and I'm honored to recognize these individuals for their outstanding accomplishments."

Kit Carson Electric was recognized for their energy diversity and use of sustainable energy, as ten of their current projects are solar-based, with 10% of Kit Carson's total electric capacity being derived from solar.

For more information on Kit Carson Electric Co-op, call Andrew Gonzales-Public Affairs at 575- 779-4408 or go to kitcarson.com