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NM HB91

NM HB91
Geothermal Resources Project Funds


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Introduced
01/16/2024
In Committee
02/10/2024
Crossed Over
02/06/2024
Passed
02/14/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/05/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES; AMENDING THE DUTIES OF THE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT DIVISION OF THE ENERGY, MINERALS AND NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT; CREATING THE GEOTHERMAL PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT FUND; AUTHORIZING GRANTS; CREATING THE GEOTHERMAL PROJECTS REVOLVING LOAN FUND; AUTHORIZING LOANS.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Geothermal Resources Development Act to expand the duties of the Energy Conservation and Management Division (the Division) of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department. It creates the Geothermal Projects Development Fund and the Geothermal Projects Revolving Loan Fund, which the Division will administer. The Geothermal Projects Development Fund provides grants for studying the costs and benefits of proposed geothermal development projects, as well as grants to finance approved geothermal development projects. The Geothermal Projects Revolving Loan Fund provides low-interest loans to political subdivisions, state universities, tribes, nonprofits, and private entities for approved geothermal development projects. The bill also requires the Division to report annually on the activities and status of these funds.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Signed by Governor - Chapter 55 - Mar. 5 (on 03/05/2024)

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