ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.,
March 13,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- PNM, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM), and intervening parties in its
2028 Resource Application filed an unopposed comprehensive
stipulation with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission
(NMPRC).
The stipulation supports approval of PNM's proposed resource
portfolio adding 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 owned and operated by PNM,
which includes the proposed option to increase the battery storage
by an additional 20 MW.
The proposed portfolio reflects $252
million of capital investment from PNM in 2026 through
2028.
Parties to the stipulation include 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. Other parties may file their positions within 5
business days.
The stipulation is subject to NMPRC approval. Hearings on the
filing are scheduled to begin on April 2,
2025.
Today's filing and the application are available at
https://www.txnmenergy.com/investors/rates-and-filings/pnm-nmprc-filings.aspx.
Background:
TXNM Energy (NYSE: TXNM), an energy holding company based in
Albuquerque, New Mexico, delivers
energy to more than 800,000 homes and businesses across
Texas and New Mexico through its regulated utilities,
TNMP and PNM. For more information, visit the company's website at
www.TXNMEnergy.com.
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241-2743
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