Jamie has over 15 years of experience in accounting and most recently served as Financial Operations Manager for the holding company at Central Bancompany Inc. Jamie attended Lincoln University where she graduated with a Bachelor’s in Accounting and continued her education to achieve her MBA with an emphasis in Accounting.

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Clean Fuels Alliance America applauds New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham for signing legislation to create a clean transportation fuel standard for the state of New Mexico. This new law will help drive demand and open a new market for biodiesel and renewable diesel while spurring economic opportunity and creating cleaner air for New Mexicans.

The Clean Transportation Fuel Standard, House Bill 41, tasks the Environmental Improvement Board (EIB) to develop regulations to reduce transportation emissions by 20% from 2018 levels by 2030 and 30% by 2040. This technology and fuel-neutral program will generate new opportunities for the renewable fuel industry to help meet these carbon emissions reduction targets.

The achievement is the result of a multi-year effort spearheaded by Rep. Kristina Ortez (D-42) and Sen. Mimi Stewart (D-17). Clean Fuels Alliance America worked side-by-side with its member organizations and the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition to develop science and technical analysis to help educate lawmakers on the positive role renewable fuels provide in low carbon policies.

“New Mexico’s passage of the Clean Transportation Fuel Standard marks a pivotal moment in the state’s commitment to a sustainable future,” said Cory-Ann Wind, Clean Fuels Director of State Regulatory Affairs. “Cleaner fuels like biodiesel and renewable diesel will play a significant role in helping New Mexico reach its climate and air pollution goals.”

Jeff Earl, Clean Fuels Director of State Governmental Affairs, highlights that endorsing clean fuels not only supports environmental goals but also contributes to reducing fuel costs.

“A study by the World Agricultural Economic and Environmental Services revealed that the availability of biodiesel increases the fuel supply, resulting in an average annual reduction of 4% in diesel prices at the pump,” Earl said. “We congratulate New Mexico on passing this landmark legislation and express gratitude to Gov. Lujan Grisham for championing its advancement.”

New Mexico becomes the fourth state to pass a clean fuel standard, alongside California, Oregon and Washington.

Contact: Heather Buechter, hbuechter@cleanfuels.org.

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Cory-Ann has 30 years of experience in developing programs and policies to address air pollution, transportation emissions, and climate change at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Most recently, she led the development and implementation of the Oregon Clean Fuels Program. Cory-Ann has a Bachelor of Science in BioResources Engineering from Oregon State University.

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Earl comes to Clean Fuels Alliance America from the Office of Missouri Governor, where he served as legislative director. Previously, he held leadership positions with the Department of Corrections and Office of the State Auditor. Earl holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and mass communications from Southeast Missouri State University.

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Previously, Stephen held positions as the American Petroleum Institute’s Executive Director and Associate Director of the Massachusetts/New England Petroleum Council, Director of the Massachusetts Governor’s legislative office and other staff positions in the state Department of Revenue and state legislature.

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