Albuquerque – Today, Power the Future Communications Director Larry Behrens released the following statement in response to New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham announcing she will seek to enact clean car standards and a renewable portfolio goal in the upcoming legislative session.

"The proposals put forth by the Governor today will do nothing more than increase the green tax on New Mexico's working families.

"It's incredible to hear the Governor and her eco-supporters celebrate policies that are causing energy prices to skyrocket both in Europe and here at home. Families are going to pay more to heat their homes this winter than they have in years and there is real concern about brownouts facing New Mexico next summer. Our families deserve ideas that are based in reality, not failed ideology."