New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB329: ENERGY AFFORDABILITY & GRID RELIABILITY
Status: In committee, February 10, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to public utilities; creating the energy affordability and grid reliability council; providing duties; making an appropriation.
From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES; CREATING THE ENERGY AFFORDABILITY AND GRID RELIABILITY COUNCIL; PROVIDING DUTIES; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. [NEW MATERIAL] ENERGY AFFORDABILITY AND GRID RELIABILITY COUNCIL CREATED--PURPOSE--MEMBERSHIP--PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION TO STAFF.-- A. The "energy affordability and grid reliability council" is created to: (1) evaluate strategies to protect consumers by maintaining affordable electric and natural gas utility rates while ensuring prudent and timely investment in grid modernization, reliability and resilience; (2) examine options to support additional .233552.2GLG wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ energy production, generation capacity and infrastructure necessary to meet growing consumer demand and enhance economic development opportunities, consistent with the Energy Transition Act; (3) assess regulatory, financing and planning mechanisms that balance cost containment, reliability, emissions reduction and long-term system sustainability; (4) consider impacts on residential, rural, tribal and small business customers; (5) identify best practices from other states addressing similar energy transition and demand growth challenges; and (6) develop legislative, regulatory or administrative recommendations. B. The council consists of the following members: (1) one representative of the energy, minerals and natural resources department, designated by the secretary of energy, minerals and natural resources; (2) one representative with expertise in consumer or ratepayer advocacy, appointed by the governor; (3) one representative …
Sponsors
- Meredith A. Dixon (D, HD-020) · primary sponsor
- Debra M. Sariñana (D, HD-021)
Latest actions
- : HENRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
- : Sent to HENRC - Referrals: HENRC/HAFC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES, UTILITIES (sewer, electric, gas, water, telephone)
Common questions
- What is HB329?
- HB329 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): ENERGY AFFORDABILITY & GRID RELIABILITY.
- What does HB329 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to public utilities; creating the energy affordability and grid reliability council; providing duties; making an appropriation.
- What is the status of HB329?
- In committee as of February 10, 2026. Latest action: HENRC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation (February 10, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB329?
- Meredith A. Dixon (D, HD-020), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB329?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=329&year=26
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