Overview

Overview

New Mexico implemented a new process in 2022 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. The Public Service Company of New Mexico participates in this process in preparation for filing its 2026 IRP in September 2026.

Background

The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) requires the state’s investor-owned electric utilities to engage stakeholders through an appointed facilitator while developing their 20-year Integrated Resource Plans (IRP).  These plans are critical in shaping the future of energy in New Mexico.  The PRC’s final order (Sept 2022) and final order upon reconsideration (Nov 2022) describe the requirements. For more information about results from PNM’s 2023 IRP stakeholder engagement process, see NM IRP FSP Report 

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Working Materials

• Workshop #1 : Stakeholder Interests and Utility Vision (December 9, 2025 – 9am – 12n MDT, Virtual via Zoom)
• Workshop #2: PNM System, Challenges and Opportunities (January 14, 2026 – 9am – 4pm MDT, Hybrid) CNM Workforce Training Center 5600 Eagle Rock Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87113
• Workshop #3: Modeling Plan, Inputs and Assumptions (February 2026 – Virtual via Zoom)
• Workshop #4: Base Case Model Results and Plans for Desired Scenarios (March 2026 – Virtual via Zoom)
• Workshop #5: Stakeholder Requested Modeling Runs (April 2026 – Hybrid)
• Workshop #6: Utility Decision on the Most Cost-Effective Resource Portfolio (May 2026 – Hybrid)
• Workshop #7: Draft Statement of Need and Action Plan (June 2026 – Virtual via Zoom)
• Workshop #8: Complete Statement of Need and Action Plan  (July 2026 – Hybrid)