Chris Campbell 505.843.4251 chrisc@werc.net
1155 University Blvd SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106

Rene Parker
EMNRD
505.476.3314
rparker@state.nm.us
P.O. Box 1948
Santa Fe, NM 87504

New Mexico’s IOF Program attempts to reduce waste and increase energy efficiency in the mining and forestry products industries. The major goal of IOF is to identify opportunities for cost-savings through pollution prevention and energy efficiency in New Mexico by forming partnerships composed of local industry, academia, national laboratories and government.

What is Industries of the Future (IOF)?

A Department of Energy funded program that brings together industry, academia, and state agencies to address industrial energy efficiency and pollution prevention. These public-private coalitions facilitate industry solutions locally and enhance economic development.

What is the goal of New Mexico’s IOF?

To deliver the IOF program in New Mexico by forming partnerships composed of local industry, academia, national laboratories and government.

What are our focus industries?

Mining and forest products. These industries were selected because of their high energy use, opportunities for pollution prevention and important role in New Mexico’s economic development.

Who are the New Mexico IOF Partners?

• New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
• WERC, a Consortium for Environmental Education and Technology Development
• Additional partners from the mining and forest products industries, professional associations, national laboratories, academia, federal and local governments.

What are the benefits of IOF Partnership?

• Improvement in industrial energy and environmental performance, resulting in cost-savings;
• Access to current technologies and funding sources
• Statewide and national recognition.