Committee backs Power Up New Mexico bill to require utility planning for grid modernization

Feb 26, 2025

The House Judiciary Committee recommended a do pass on HB13, which would require regulated electric utilities to submit distribution system and beneficial‑electrification plans to the Public Regulation Commission to accelerate grid upgrades and support electrification.

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The House Judiciary Committee voted to recommend a do pass on House Bill 13 as amended, a bill that would require investor-owned utilities to file multi-year distribution system plans (DSPs) and beneficial electrification (BE) plans with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC) and create processes to speed grid modernization and energization.

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