New PNM Electric Rates Begin August 21, 2011

After a very long and costly regulatory process, a $72 million rate increase approved by the N. M. Public Regulation Commission has been finalized.  That means that starting August 21, PNM bills will be calculated based on the new rates.   We know there is never a good time to raise rates, but sometimes rate increases are necessary to keep your electric service safe and reliable, and to support our state's continued economic growth.

This is a 9.2 percent increase that will go into effect all at once rather than the two phases that we had proposed.  How it will affect you may depend on how much electricity you use.   More ......

Article Courtesy of William Frye, Director of PNM Customer Service

New Mexico's Energy Code

The State of New Mexico's Construction Industries Divisions has held public hearings for the discussion and adoption of the latest codes impacting all permitted building construction in the state. The New Mexico Energy Conservation Code, is one of the affected codes.

The New Mexico Energy Codes is proposed to go into effect on July 1, 2010, and is based on the IECC-2009 code (which is based on the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential).

The New Mexico Energy Conservation Code will impact the thermal performance of building envelopes, efficiency of HVAC equipment, plus design and controls strategies for such equipment, and established maximum lighting power density and controls for illumination of commercial buildings.

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