New MexicoState energy laws would classify some gas energy as renewable
If adopted, the text would classify combined-cycle natural gas as a renewable resource under laws for rural electric cooperatives and public utilities.
What it does
The proposed text would list combined-cycle natural gas as a renewable energy resource for rural electric cooperatives and public utilities.
Argument forAdding combined-cycle gas to the resource definitions could give utilities another option under renewable energy rules.
Argument againstThe exception could let utilities count a fossil-fuel resource toward renewable energy rules, reducing the distinction between gas and other listed resources.
More detail
The proposed text would list natural gas using combined-cycle technology as a renewable energy resource in two state energy laws. The definitions apply under the Rural Electric Cooperative Act and the Renewable Energy Act, which covers public utilities but excludes rural electric cooperatives. For rural electric cooperatives, the definition covers electricity or useful heat generated from listed resources and delivered to a cooperative. The cooperative definition excludes fossil-fuel energy except natural gas using combined-cycle technology.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Jan 29not printed House Rules and Order of Business CommitteeIntroduced
Environment & Energy