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Avangrid acquisition of PNM
Recently, PNM mailed out a notice of the schedule of hearings and filings on the merger.
For those of you who did not read it all, here is a summary of key dates/actions.
Any person desiring to become a party must file a motion by February 26 and direct testimony must be filed by April 2
A prehearing conference will be held on April 26 with Public
Comment, via ZOOM, May 4. My comments follow:
The process will involve many intervening groups who will want the PRC to force various conditions. Still, the major test is reliable electric service at fair priciing.
Other Items of interest in the move to Green Energy are:
We Already Have the Key to a Clean Energy Economy. We’re Just Not Using It | Greentech Media
Smart meters can optimize the grid and empower customers — if regulators and utilities can ensure they’re used that way.
This article deals with Smart Meters which measure time of day use/pricing. Key issues include: How do rate payers pay for the installation of smart meters?
More on Smart Meters
New Jersey Approves PSE&G’s $778M Smart Meter Rollout | Greentech Media
The state’s first big AMI deployment comes with a demand from the regulator to share data and value with customers.
Almost All New US Power Plants Built in 2021 Will Be Carbon-Free | Greentech Media
Federal data reveals that natural gas will supply just 16 percent of new power plants this year as cheap wind and solar power take over the market.
virtually all new power plants are green and the move to phase out coal and gas plants is increasing, meaning cleaner environments sooner.
Have a great weekend,
George Richmond, Observer to to the NM PRC.
-- George M. Richmond 152 Juniper Hill Road, NE Albuquerque, NM 87122-1913 C: 505-280-2105 E: geomrich1@comcast.net