A 190-megawatt solar and battery storage facility has begun operations in Rio Rancho, marking one of the largest utility-scale energy storage installations in the region. Exus Renewables North America completed […]
Energy Transition
Posted inNew Mexico Statewide News
‘Digging holes’ to a cleaner energy future
As researchers unveiled a new report focused on New Mexico’s geothermal potential on Thursday, XGS Energy announced plans to develop a 150 megawatt geothermal closed-cycle facility — meaning the fluid […]
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PRC accepts comments on electric utility energy efficiency programs, targets
State regulators are accepting public comments about energy-saving targets and incentives for electric utilities as part of a rulemaking required by the Efficient Use of Energy Act. Amendments made in […]
Posted inEnergy Transition, New Mexico Statewide News
Navajo Transitional Energy Company partners to develop low-carbon coal resources
The Navajo Transitional Energy Company announced a partnership with a North Carolina-based business known as 8 Rivers to look into the feasibility of a coal-fired power plant in either the […]
Posted inEnergy Transition, New Mexico Statewide News
NM’s largest utility could be sold to Blackstone Infrastructure
By Hannah Grover The parent company of New Mexico’s largest electric utility announced on Monday that it has reached an agreement to be acquired by Blackstone Infrastructure. Under the agreement, […]
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State regulators approve electric rate increases for PNM customers
By Hannah Grover People who receive electricity from the Public Service Company of New Mexico will see an increase in rates in July followed by another increase in April 2026. […]
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Utility says it needs rate hike to meet New Mexico’s 40% renewables goal
By Hannah Grover A utility serving customers in southern New Mexico is asking state regulators to approve a small increase to a rate rider that will support bringing new renewable […]
Posted inEast Mountains, Energy Transition, Sandoval County
Concerned citizens file district court appeal against Sandoval County and PCR Investments
In an ongoing dispute over the proposed 1,833-acre Diamond Tail Solar and Storage Project in the East Mountains, several advocacy groups and concerned parties have filed an appeal in the […]
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NM Tech launches geothermal certificate program
By Hannah Grover The New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology will launch a graduate certificate in geothermal energy this fall. New Mexico Tech’s new program comes amid increasing interest […]
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Heinrich calls on DOE to uphold commitments, provide funds for projects
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