Overview

New Mexico implemented a new process to engage those invested in and impacted by New Mexico’s energy infrastructure, giving stakeholders an opportunity to shape key decisions about how much new electric infrastructure is needed and how to get it. The process is open to all stakeholders.  El Paso Electric Company is the third New Mexico based utility to participate in this process as they prepare their 2025 Integrated Resource Plan.

 Background

This stakeholder engagement process was set in motion in the fall of 2022 when the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) enacted new procedures for the state’s investor-owned electric utilities to follow as they file their 20-year Integrated Resource Plans (IRP).  These plans are a critical instrument in determining the future of energy in New Mexico.  The PRC’s final order (Sept 2022) and final order upon reconsideration (Nov 2022) describe the requirements of this process.

For more information, please visit the EPE Website.

If you have questions, contact info@gridworks.org.

Working Materials

• • Workshop #1: Stakeholder Engagement Kick-Off (February 11, 2025 – 1-4 PM MDT, Virtual via Zoom)
    • 2/11/25 Meeting Summary
    • Slide Deck – Gridworks IRP 2/11/25 Stakeholder Workshop 
    • Slide Deck – EPE IRP 2/11/25 Stakeholder Workshop
    • Acronyms
    • Workshop #1 Invitation
  • Workshop #2: Stakeholder Engagement Workshop (February 25, 2025 – 1-4 PM MDT, Virtual via Zoom)
    • 2/25/25 Meeting Summary
    • Slide Deck – Gridworks IRP 2/25/25 Stakeholder Workshop
    • Slide Deck – EPE IRP 2/25/25 Stakeholder Workshop
  • Workshop #3: (March 11, 2025 – 9AM – 4PM MDT) – Doña Ana County Government Center 845 N Motel Blvd Las Cruces, NM 88007 – In-person attendance is strongly encouraged.  Zoom participation will also be available with limited interaction opportunities. Topics of discussion will include the current action plan as well as modeling scenarios and parameters.
    • 3/11/25 Meeting Summary
    • Slide Deck – Gridworks IRP 3/11/25 Stakeholder Workshop
    • Slide Deck – EPE IRP 3/11/25 Stakeholder Workshop
    • El Paso Electric 2025 Integrated Resource Plan Stakeholder Model Request Form
    • IRP Contact Information Form
    • Education/Policy Track
  •  Materials
    • Electric Vehicle Impact Presentation
    • EPE Market Potential Report
    • Submitted Model Request Forms
    • EPE 2021 Integrated Resource Plan
  • Model Run Request Office Hour for EPE Stakeholders (March 20, 2025 – 4-5PM MDT, Virtual via Zoom)
    • Slide Deck – EPE IRP Model Run Office Hour – 3/20/25
    • Modeling Run Request March 20 Office Hour Recording
  • DSM Model Run Request Discussion for EPE Stakeholders (March 25, 2025 – 10-11AM MDT, Virtual via Zoom)
    • DSM Model Run Request Discussion March 25 Recording
  • PRC Utility Division Office Hour (March 25, 2025, 2-3 PM MDT, Virtual via Zoom)
    • PRC Utility Division March 25 Office Hour Recording
    • Resource Adequacy for A Transitioning Electricity Grid E3
  • Workshop #4: Stakeholder Engagement Workshop (April 23, 2025 – 1-4PM MDT, Virtual via Zoom)
    • 4/23/25 Meeting Summary
    • Slide Deck – Gridworks IRP 4/23/25 Stakeholder Workshop
    • Slide Deck – EPE IRP 4/23/25 Stakeholder Workshop
  •  Materials
    • E3 Practical Application of ELCC Report
    • E3 Resource Adequacy Slides
  • Demand Side Resources Office Hour (May 6, 2025 – 3:45-5PM MDT, Virtual via Zoom)
    • Slide Deck – Gridworks
    • Slide Deck – EPE
    • Recording
  • Workshop #5: Stakeholder Engagement Workshop (May 21, 2025 – 1-4PM MDT, Virtual via Zoom)
    • Meeting Summary 5/21/25
    • Slide Deck – Gridworks IRP 5/21/25 Stakeholder Workshop
    • Slide Deck – EPE IRP 5/21/25 Stakeholder Workshop

• • Workshop #6: Stakeholder Engagement Workshop (June 17, 2025 – 1-4PM MDT, Virtual via Zoom)
    • Slide Deck – Gridworks IRP 6/17/2025 Stakeholder Workshop
    • Slide Deck – EPE IRP 6/17/25 Stakeholder Workshop
    • Background Reading – Statement of Need and Action Plan
    • Punch List 6/13/2025

• • Workshop #7: Stakeholder Engagement Workshop (July 1, 2025 – 1-4PM MDT, Virtual via Zoom)

• • Workshop #8: (July 24, 2025 – 9AM – 4PM MDT) – Doña Ana County Government Center 845 N Motel Blvd Las Cruces, NM 88007 – In-person attendance is strongly encouraged.  Zoom participation will also be available with limited interaction opportunities.