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HB 327 New Mexico House · 2025 Regular Session

CERTAIN NATURAL GAS AS RENEWABLE ENERGY

HB 327 would redefine "renewable energy" in New Mexico law to include natural gas power plants using combined cycle technology. It amends the Rural Electric Cooperative Act and Renewable Energy Act to allow these natural gas facilities to count toward renewable energy requirements for rural electric cooperatives and public utilities. The bill specifies that natural gas qualifies only under this definition, while excluding other fossil fuels, and requires facilities to meet zero life-cycle carbon emissions standards. This change would directly affect how utilities in New Mexico meet their renewable energy targets without altering the overall percentage requirements.
Issues: ✗ EnergyOpposes EnergyRedefines 'renewable energy' to include natural gas (fossil fuel), weakening clean energy standards by allowing fossil fuel facilities to count toward renewable requirements.90% confidence ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentRedefines 'renewable energy' to include natural gas (fossil fuel), allowing fossil fuel plants to meet renewable targets while excluding other fossil fuels. This undermines genuine renewable energy standards and environmental protections.92% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 7, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025
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Sent to House Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee & House Judiciary Committee
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District
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Photo of Jimmy Mason
Jimmy Mason
RRepublican
NM
66
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Photo of Jon Henry
Jon Henry
RRepublican
NM
54
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Photo of Mark Murphy
Mark Murphy
RRepublican
NM
59
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Photo of Randy Pettigrew
Randy Pettigrew
RRepublican
NM
61