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. See PNM website link.

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

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• Office Hour: Follow Up To Workshop #4 (March 25, 2026 – 1:30-2:30pm MDT, Virtual via WEBEX Meeting number 2660 291 6337) Join by phone +1-650-479-3208 Access code 26602916337 Meeting password for audio 88539753

• Workshop #4: Modeling Update & Stakeholder Run Ideas (March 11, 2026 – 9am-12n MDT, Virtual via WEBEX )
  • 3/11/26 Workshop Summary
  • Gridworks Slide Deck
  • PNM Slide Deck
  • Venue Tips – setting up when new info is posted
• Office Hour: Follow Up To Workshop #2 and #3 (March 5, 2026 – 1:30-2:30pm MST, Virtual via WEBEX)
  • Recording – Follow Up To Workshops 2&3 Office Hour
  • Slide Deck – Follow Up to Workshop 2&3 Office Hour
  • Read Ahead Material, Q&A From Workshops 2 and 3
• Office Hour: Geothermal Costs (March 4, 2026 – 3-4pm MST,Virtual via WEBEX )
  • Recording – PNM Geothermal Discussion Office Hour
  • Gridworks Slide Deck – Geothermal Costs Office Hour
  • NM Geothermal Working Group Slides
  • EPRI -PNM Slide Deck – Technology Cost and Performance Data for PNM IRP
• Office Hour: Transmission Modeling (Feb. 18, 2026 – 1-2pm MST, Virtual via WEBEX)
  • PNM Tansmission Modeling Office Hour Recording
  • PNM White Paper – PNM GETS.pdf
  • Gridworks Slide Deck – Transmission Modeling Office Hour
  • Updated PNM Slide Deck – Transmission Modeling Office Hour
  • PNM’s 20-Year Transmission Outlook
• Workshop #3: Modeling Foundation (February 11, 2026 – 9am-12n MDT, Virtual via WEBEX)
  • 2/11/26 Workshop Summary
  • Gridworks Slide Deck
  • PNM Slide Deck
  • Stakeholder Information Sharing Request Form
  • PNM-Confidentiality-Agreement-2026-IRP-Stakeholder-Facilitated-Process
  • Accessing IRP Modeling Data
• PNM Study Office Hour (January 27, 2026 – 1-3pm MDT, virtual via Zoom)
  • PNM Studies Office Hour Recording
  • PNM Studies Office Hour Chat
  • https://gridworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/EE-and-DR-Avoided-Costs-Docket-23-00138-UT-Energy-Efficiency-Plan-Appendix-A.pdf
  • Gridworks Slide Deck
  • Gas Volatility Analysis (Siemens)
  • EE & DR Potential Study (ICF)
  • Natural Gas Price Volatility Study
  • EE & DR Potential Study Report (October 2025, ICF)
  • Thermal Resources ELCC Analysis (POWERGEM)
• 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
  • PNM Overview of Feedback from 2023 IRP
  • Gridworks Slide Deck
  • PNM Slide Deck
  • 1/14/26 Workshop Summary
  • Discussion Guides for Workshop #2
    • Topic – Behind the Meter Resources
    • Topic – Demand Forecast
    • Topic – Transmission and Markets
    • Topic – Supply Resources
• Workshop #1 : Stakeholder Interests and Utility Vision (December 9, 2025 – 9am-12n MDT, Virtual via Zoom)                    
• Objectives for this workshop are to:
  • Describe the stakeholder process, conceptual schedule, and options for engagement
  • Meet the PNM IRP team and hear PNM vision/goals for 2046
  • Hear and document stakeholders’ primary topics of interest
  • Prepare for the January 14th workshop (in-person attendance strongly recommended)
  • Build relationships and connections
  • Gridworks Slide Deck
  • PNM Slide Deck
  • 12/9/25 Workshop Summary