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Protecting Ratepayers. Strengthening Grid Reliability. Supporting New Mexico's Energy Future.
New Mexico's electricity system is changing as demand grows, new industries emerge, and the state continues its transition toward cleaner energy. Meeting these challenges requires thoughtful planning and investment to ensure electricity remains affordable and reliable for New Mexicans.
On April 22, 2026, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham established the Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability (EAGR) Council through Executive Order 2026-023 to develop recommendations addressing energy affordability, grid reliability, infrastructure investment, and responsible economic development.
The 13-member Council brought together representatives from electric utilities, rural electric cooperatives, state government, consumer and ratepayer advocates, and experts in energy infrastructure and Tribal energy issues.
In November 2026, the Council delivered its final report containing 22 recommendations to inform future legislative, regulatory, and administrative actions.
Download the EAGR Council Final Report and Recommendations (PDF)
Executive Order 2026-023: Creating the New Mexico Energy Affordability and Grid Reliability CouncilThe Council's recommendations address four interconnected priorities:
Protect residential, rural, Tribal, and small business customers from unreasonable electricity costs and financial risks associated with growing demand. Recommendations address protections for existing customers as large electricity users connect to the grid, alternative rate designs, energy assistance programs, and energy-efficient housing.
Strengthen New Mexico's electricity infrastructure through more effective use of existing transmission assets, energy storage, grid-enhancing technologies, improved regional coordination, and investments in wildfire resilience. Recommendations also explore financing mechanisms to support grid modernization while managing costs to customers.
Support New Mexico's long term transition toward a zero-carbon electricity system while maintaining affordability and reliability. The Council recommends greater flexibility in meeting interim clean energy requirements through technology-neutral zero carbon pathways while retaining the state's long term zero carbon targets.
Improve coordination among state agencies and permitting authorities to support timely infrastructure development. Recommendations emphasize prioritizing projects that deliver measurable benefits to New Mexicans while preserving environmental review, Tribal consultation, public participation, and regulatory safeguards.
The Council's recommendations are advisory and reflect areas of consensus and near consensus among members, with alternative viewpoints documented where agreement was not unanimous. The report provides a resource for policymakers, regulators, utilities, communities, and other stakeholders as New Mexico considers its future energy and infrastructure priorities.
