New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB337: CONSIDERATION OF RPS IN GRID MODERNIZATION
Status: Failed, February 4, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to public utilities; including consideration of renewable energy standards as a factor in evaluating grid modernization grants.
From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES; INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDS AS A FACTOR IN EVALUATING GRID MODERNIZATION GRANTS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. Section 71-11-1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 2020, Chapter 15, Section 1) is amended to read: "71-11-1. GRID MODERNIZATION ROADMAP AND GRANT PROGRAM.-- A. The energy, minerals and natural resources department shall develop a roadmap for grid modernization that shall detail priorities and strategies to modernize New Mexico's electric grid. B. The department shall establish a grid modernization grant program to support implementation of a modern grid by providing grants to eligible projects proposed .233438.2 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ (2) state agencies; (3) state universities; (4) public schools; (5) post-secondary educational institutions; and (6) Indian nations, tribes and pueblos. C. The department shall adopt rules establishing the application procedure, the required qualifications for projects and the purposes for which the grant may be used. In approving grants, consideration shall be given to: (1) the extent to which the project improves electrical system efficiency, reliability, resilience and security; lowers operations and maintenance costs; and meets energy demands through a flexible, diversified and distributed energy portfolio that includes a percentage of renewable generation sources consistent with the renewable portfolio standards in the Renewable Energy Act …
Sponsors
- Debra M. Sariñana (D, HD-021) · primary sponsor
- Tara L. Lujan (D, HD-048)
Latest actions
- : Not Printed
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES, UTILITIES (sewer, electric, gas, water, telephone)
Common questions
- What is HB337?
- HB337 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CONSIDERATION OF RPS IN GRID MODERNIZATION.
- What does HB337 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to public utilities; including consideration of renewable energy standards as a factor in evaluating grid modernization grants.
- What is the status of HB337?
- Failed as of February 4, 2026. Latest action: Not Printed (February 4, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB337?
- Debra M. Sariñana (D, HD-021), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB337?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=337&year=26
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