New Mexico Public Regulation Commission

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Nominating Committee to Hold Its First Meeting Since Current Class of Commissioners Were Sworn In Last Year Exciting developments at the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC)! On Monday, July 15, the NMPRC Nominating Committee will convene for the first time since our commissioners began their terms in January 2023. Key agenda items include electing a new committee Chair and establishing a timeline for the nomination process. Details of the Meeting:     •    WHO: NMPRC Nominating Committee     •    WHAT: Special Open Committee Meeting     •    WHEN: Monday, July 15, at 2 p.m. MDT     •    WHERE: Bokum Building, 142 W Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501; also available on YouTube Public comment is welcome! Sign up via email at [email protected] by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting. No advance sign-up needed for in-person comments. Stay informed and engaged with NMPRC's initiatives! More information, including meeting agendas, notices, and minutes, is available on our website https://www.prc.nm.gov/ #NMPRC #PublicRegulation #NewMexico #PublicService

Exciting news! Tomorrow, July 9, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) will host its 4th workshop on Grid Modernization and Integrated Distribution Planning. This event will feature critical discussions on transmission planning for electric vehicles with key insights from our state's three investor-owned utilities (Public Service Company of New Mexico, Southwestern Public Service Company, and El Paso Electric Company).   📅 When: Tuesday, July 9, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT 📍 Where: Hearing Room, Bokum Building, 142 W Palace Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501 🌐 Online: Watch live on the NMPRC YouTube Channel   Highlights include presentations by Sean Morash, power system consultant at Telos Energy, and Hanna Terwilliger, rates analyst at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. This is a prime opportunity to engage with experts and contribute to the future of grid modernization. Full Press Release: https://lnkd.in/geY6-hnW   #GridModernization #ElectricVehicles #SustainableEnergy #NMPRC #EnergyPolicy

Last week, we were proud to see our Clean Energy Innovator Fellow, Meredith Tidwell, present her work with the NMPRC to the Department of Energy and fellowship colleagues. We are grateful for the opportunity to showcase our efforts and learn about the incredible projects happening nationwide. #DOECleanEnergyInnovatorFellow

Exciting News! 🌞🌎 The New Mexico Community Solar Program has just launched a refreshed website, updated program documents, and portal enhancements! Check out the new website: csnewmexico.com Key Updates:      •    Refreshed Website: New look, streamlined user experience, and better resource organization for Subscriber Organizations and subscribers.      •    Updated Program Flyer: Now available in English and Spanish, highlighting community solar savings.      •    Updated Disclosure Forms: Featuring the new program logo. Access watermarked and non-watermarked versions via the portal.      •    Bulk Subscriber Upload: Upload multiple subscribers via an Excel template for ease.      •    Downloadable Subscriber Reports & Analytics:Available by project through the portal. For questions, reach out to [email protected] or call 877-794-0109

Upcoming NMPRC Open Meeting in Hobbs on June 13! The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) will hold its next regular open meeting at the Lea County Event Center in Hobbs. This initiative supports our strategic plan to extend our outreach across New Mexico, engaging with communities outside the Santa Fe-Albuquerque corridor. 🗓️ Date: June 13, 2024 📍 Location: Lea County Event Center, Hobbs, NM Key topics include updates from our Disaster Mitigation and Preparation Task Force, pipeline safety developments, and energy capacity needs. This meeting will be accessible both in-person and online. We are committed to increasing public engagement and transparency in our regulatory processes. Full Press Release: https://lnkd.in/geY6-hnW

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Exciting News from NMPRC! We’re happy to announce a trial partnership with HData to bring AI and automation to our regulatory processes! This cutting-edge platform will help us track utility finances and extract intelligence from millions of forms and filings, modernizing our technology and tools. "The energy and utility industries are evolving, and it’s important that the Public Regulation Commission keeps up with those changes," said Chief of Staff Cholla Khoury. "We’ll continue to explore ways to give our staff cutting-edge tools and resources to ensure the Commission develops policies for safe operations and reliable utility services at fair, just, and reasonable rates." Key Benefits: • Instant access to critical data • Enhanced decision-making • Faster variance analysis • Utilization of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data • Cutting-edge AI tools Stay tuned for more updates! Press Release link: https://lnkd.in/geY6-hnW

🎉 Reflecting on 20 Years of Partnership at the SPP Regional State Committee Since 2004, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission has been honored to be part of the Southwest Power Pool Regional State Committee. This milestone marks two decades of dedicated teamwork, enhancing the energy landscape across multiple states. Key Achievements: •Over $12 billion in transmission investments. •Supported the integration of 33 GW of wind energy. •Enhanced regional resource adequacy and collaboration. We are proud to play a role in these successes and remain committed to fostering an affordable, reliable energy future. Here's to continued collaboration and innovation! #EnergyCollaboration #PublicService #SPP20Years #RenewableEnergy #NMPRC