Jeff Bingaman United States Senator from New Mexico

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jeff Bingaman and Tom Udall today announced that the Department of Energy has awarded $2.79 million to New Mexico Recycling Coalition in Santa Fe as part of a national effort to support energy efficiency and renewable energy programs that reduce energy use by American homes, vehicles, and businesses.

The grant, which was awarded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will support the New Mexico Recycling Coalition's efforts to promote recycling across the state.

"The Recovery Act is helping move us toward a clean energy economy by promoting "green" technologies and energy efficiency.  This latest investment in our state will support the important conservation effort of recycling waste -- a move that reduces energy use," said Bingaman, who chairs the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

"This is just the kind of investment the Recovery Act was designed to make," Udall said. "With these funds, the New Mexico Recycling Coalition will be able to reduce waste and increase recycling services around the state."