Power Plants

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New Mexico has the nation's fourth-largest coal reserve and is the second-largest producer of natural gas. Energy produced in New Mexico is used by New Mexicans as well as residents throughout the Southwest.

PNM owns all or part of eight power plants, seven of which are in New Mexico. Strategic investment in these plants has given PNM a diverse fuel mix, which provides PNM customers reliability and rate stability. PNM's power plants are fueled by coal (41 percent of total), nuclear power (16 percent), natural gas (22 percent) and wind (8 percent). The remainder of PNM's power comes from power purchases.

Along with providing energy to New Mexico, power plants have positive economic impacts in the state. Power plants provide high-paying jobs, pay significant property taxes in their communities and support local communities through the purchase of materials and supplies. In addition, royalties from gas and coal have a positive impact on the state.

While generating electricity, PNM is mindful of real and potential impacts on the environment and has been a leader in environmental efforts as a utility and power provider. PNM's plants meet all state and federal permitting requirements and meet or exceed all state and federal environmental regulations.

All PNM plants are managed under an Environmental Management System and have achieved ISO 14001 certification for environmental performance.