PNM ASKS NEW MEXICO SUPREME COURT TO ALLOW NEW MEXICANS’ VOICES TO BE HEARD

By PNM

PNM is moving forward for our state to transition to an emissions free energy economy. This transition requires thoughtful and careful decision-making. New Mexico can seize the opportunities and overcome challenges that this energy transition offers by taking responsible action only after thoughtful consideration of all available information.

 

For this reason, PNM has asked the New Mexico Supreme Court to stay the NM Public Regulation Commission’s (NMPRC) order requiring PNM to file a March 1 application for abandonment of the San Juan Generating Station.  PNM believes that requirements in the PRC order to immediately apply to abandon the San Juan Generating Station exceed the NMPRC’s authority.

 

There are several initiatives before the legislature; among them are the Energy Transition Act, the Renewable Portfolio Standard, Community Solar and Local Choice legislation. All of these policies will have an impact on our state’s energy landscape. Some of these policies will directly impact how the San Juan Generating Station will be abandoned and what the replacement resources must be.

 

It is the responsibility of the New Mexico legislature to set energy policy.

 

“As a state, we all must be diligent in how we address our energy future and work together to be good environmental and community stewards. Our responsibility to our customers and this state includes reflecting the mandates and the goals of new policies that have yet to be decided in this legislative session,” said Ron Darnell, PNM Senior Vice President of Public Policy.

 

Last November, New Mexico voters turned out in record numbers to elect a new Governor and new legislative majorities to act on their behalf. We believe this democratic process leads to an environmentally friendly, reliable and affordable clean energy future that is clearly and thoughtfully implemented to serve all New Mexicans.

 

The State is on track to get this transition right. A transition that will affect New Mexico’s environment, economy, and energy outlook for decades to come.