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NM HB138

NM HB138
Electric Generating Emission Standards Dates


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Introduced
01/25/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENT; AMENDING THE AIR QUALITY CONTROL ACT; CHANGING THE DATE ON WHICH STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE THAT LIMIT CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM CERTAIN ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITY SOURCES WILL APPLY FROM JANUARY 1, 2023 TO JANUARY 1, 2026.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Air Quality Control Act in New Mexico to change the date from January 1, 2023 to January 1, 2026 for the application of standards of performance that limit carbon dioxide emissions from certain electric generating facility sources to no more than 1,100 pounds per megawatt-hour. The bill aims to provide additional time for electric generating facilities that use coal as a fuel source and have an original installed capacity exceeding 300 megawatts to meet the emissions standards.

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Action Postponed Indefinitely (on 01/25/2022)

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