Bill > HB226

This bill amends existing New Mexico law to include natural gas generated using combined cycle technology within the definition of "renewable energy resource" under both the Rural Electric Cooperative Act and the Renewable Energy Act. Combined cycle technology is a process that uses both a gas turbine and a steam turbine to produce electricity more efficiently. Previously, the definition of renewable energy resources primarily included sources like solar, wind, and geothermal energy, and explicitly excluded fossil fuels like natural gas. This change means that electricity generated from natural gas using this specific efficient technology can now be counted towards renewable energy goals and requirements for rural electric cooperatives and public utilities in New Mexico.

https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=226&year=26