[Lwvcnmtopics] NM PRC Update

[George Richmond]

There was no meeting today or this week.  Going forward, the NM PRC will 
have weeks with several meetings. The calendar is public for four months.

WHAT THE NM PRC REGULATES:

http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/consumer-relations/jurisdiction-list.html#gsc.tab=0

(it is less than most people perceive)

WHAT THE NM PRC DOES NOT REGULATE

http://www.nmprc.state.nm.us/consumer-relations/no-jurisdiction.html#gsc.tab=0

(wireless telephone rates is a key area..also cable/satellite/internet 
service providers)


PEAK POWER NEEDS:

Currently PNM has invested in peak power generating equipment which 
meets electric needs during warmer/hot weather, usually late April 
through late September in afternoons for a few hours.

This is not efficient but is needed as electric power is produced as 
needed and not stored.

Storage is changing now and should be in New Mexico in two years or so.  
Tesla, the electric car company, is making batteries for use in storing 
electric power so that electric needs can be met

without peak power generating systems.  These batteries are going into 
Australia by next year and are expected to smooth off demand peaks

https://www.greentechmedia.com/articles/read/australia-picks-massive-tesla-battery-to-ease-transmission-constraint?utm_medium=email&utm_source=Daily&utm_campaign=GTMDaily

George Richmond

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George M. Richmond
152 Juniper Hill Road, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87122-1913

C: 505-280-2105
E: geomrich1 at comcast.net


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