New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Approves Unopposed Stipulation Filed In TXNM Energy's PNM 2028 Resource Application

Author: Benzinga Newsdesk | June 30, 2025 05:39am

In its open meeting held June 26, 2025, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) approved the unopposed stipulation filed in PNM's 2028 Resource Application. PNM is a wholly owned subsidiary of TXNM Energy (NYSE:TXNM).

The approved resources add 450 megawatts (MW) of new solar and battery storage capacity in 2028 to serve customers and continue progress towards the zero-carbon requirements of New Mexico's Energy Transition Act, including:

• extension of a Valencia Purchase Power Agreement (PPA) for 167 MW through 2039 (current agreement expires in 2028),
• addition of 300 MW capacity through Energy Storage Agreements (ESAs) for two, 150 MW battery stand-alone storage facilities, and
• addition of a 150 MW solar and battery storage facility (100 MW solar, 50 MW battery storage) to be located in the Central Consolidated School District and owned and operated by PNM with a capital investment of $252 million in 2026 through 2028.

Parties to the stipulation included Utility Division Staff of the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, Coalition for Clean Affordable Energy, New Energy Economy, New Mexico Affordable Reliable Energy Alliance, Western Resource Advocates and Prosperity Works. Central Consolidated School District supports the stipulation.

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