Overview

In 2023 New Mexico will use 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.

Background

This 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.

Southwestern Public Service Company will be filing their 2023 IRP on Oct. 15, 2023. The PRC appointed Gridworks as the independent facilitator to lead the stakeholder process which is intended to advise the utility and reach potential agreements in the utility’s development of two foundational elements of the IRP – the statement of need and action plan. These elements will determine how much new electric infrastructure will be needed and what types of infrastructure will be used to meet that need.

Dive Deeper
This process is open to all stakeholders invested in and impacted by New Mexico’s energy infrastructure. To learn more review the “Working Materials” below. If you still have questions, contact info@gridworks.org.

Working Materials

• NMPRC Guidance Letter June 2, 2023
• Stakeholder Interests for SPS IRP

Next Opportunities to Engage:

• Meeting #3:  2 Day Workshop – June 13 & June 14 – Shared Understanding of Modeling Limitations & Collecting Statement of Need Ideas (June 13 – 12noon – 5:00pm and June 14 – 9:00am – 3:00pm  MDT – in person & on Zoom) Roswell Convention & Civic Center 912 N Main St, Roswell, New Mexico 88201
• Read-ahead materials
  • Agenda

Past Meetings:

• Meeting #1 – May 16 –  Engagement Kick-Off (2-4:30pm MDT, via Zoom)
  • Meeting Summary – Stakeholder Orientation Meeting 5/16/23
  • SPS IRP Stakeholder Orientation Meeting 5/16/23 Video
  • Invitation, Meeting Agenda, and Schedule of Stakeholder Meetings
• Read-ahead materials
  • Xcel Energy/SPS Read Ahead Package
  • Texas/New Mexico Info Sheet
  • Our Energy Future Southwest
  • Oct 2022 Tolk News Release
  • https://gridworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/June-1-IRP-Presentation.pdf
  • Slide Deck – Gridworks/SPS IRP Stakeholder Orientation
• Meeting #2: (June 1 – 2-4:00pm MDT, via Zoom)
  • Meeting Summary – SPS IRP Meeting 6/1/23
  • SPS IRP Meeting 6/1/23 Video
• Read-ahead materials
  • Slide Deck – Gridworks/SPS IRP 6/1/23 Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
  • Slide Deck – Xcel Energy/SPS Statement of Need & Electric System Requirements

Looking Ahead:

• Meeting #3:  2 Day Workshop – June 13 & June 14 – Shared Understanding of Modeling Limitations & Collecting Statement of Need Ideas (June 13 – 12noon – 5:00pm and June 14 – 9:00am – 3:00pm  MDT – in person) Roswell, NM
• Meeting #4: (July 6 – 1-5:00pm MDT, via Zoom)
• Meeting #5:   2 Day Workshop – August 1 & August 2 – Modeling Results & Formulate Input for Action Plan (August 1 – 12noon – 5:00pm and August 2 – 9:00am – 3:00pm  MDT – in person) Location TBD
• Meeting #6: (August 29 – 2-3:30pm MDT, via Zoom)
• Meeting #7: (September 21 – 1-5:00pm MDT, via Zoom)
• Meeting #8: (October 26 – 2-3:30pm MDT, via Zoom)