August 2026 Energy Works Newsletter
Energy Works - August 2026
Delivering Value. Managing Costs.
Managing costs to deliver safe, reliable, affordable and clean energy requires careful planning and continued investment. PNM works every day to operate efficiently and provide programs and tools that help our customers use energy wisely and better manage their electric bills.
Working Smarter to Deliver Value
Keeping costs down takes careful planning and smart investments in our electric system. From maintaining and modernizing the grid to operating more efficiently and helping customers reduce energy use, we're continually looking for ways to deliver value for our customers:
Here are a few examples:
- From smart thermostats to refrigerator recycling, PNM Energy Efficiency programs helped customers save 86,784,834 kWh of energy last year, the equivalent annual energy use of 11,639 New Mexico homes. These savings help to offset growing energy needs and keep grid costs lower for everyone.
- When a new customer is added to the grid, fixed costs can be shared across a larger base, resulting in a lower cost per customer. PNM teams have connected over 4,000 new homes and businesses to our grid over the last year.
- Our solar and wind resources helped deliver 80% clean energy last year. When renewable energy isn't needed here at home, we look for opportunities to put those resources to good use, helping manage the overall system costs and deliver greater value for our customers. In 2025, these efforts resulted in $117 million in customer savings.
Helping You Save Energy and Money
One of the best ways to lower your electric bill is by using energy more efficiently. Whether you're making small changes around the house or investing in energy-saving equipment, PNM offers tools, rebates and programs to help you save. Find tips to lower your own use at PNM.com/tips.
Explore resources that can help you save, including:
- Home Energy Checkups.
- Rebates on qualified energy-efficient large evaporative and window-mounted air conditioning units, washers and dryers, dishwashers and more.
- PNM Power Saver program for homes with a free thermostat.
Did you know?
Last year, PNM customers cashed in more than $16 million in rebates for energy-efficient improvements that helped lower their energy costs. Find out which resources can work for you at PNM.com/save.
Managing a business?
Check out PNM.com/bizrebates for offers specially designed to help your business save, like Building Tune-Ups, and PNM Peak Saver program
Making Sense of Your Bill: Support, Options, and Peace of Mind
Understanding your energy bill shouldn't feel like a puzzle. At PNM, we want you to feel empowered. Your bill includes a breakdown of charges, usage details, and rate information so you always know what you're paying for. Taking a moment to explore the bill's definitions can help everything click into place. You can dive deeper anytime at PNM.com/definitions.
Life doesn't always line up neatly with due dates, and that's why flexible options exist to help you stay on track. Budget Billing can smooth out seasonal ups and downs by giving you a predictable monthly payment. If you need a little breathing room, More Time to Pay lets you extend a past due balance over additional daysoften with quick, easy approval online. These tools are designed to make managing your bill feel less stressful and more manageable.
Visit PNM.com/budgetbilling or PNM.com/more-time-to-pay to apply.
And if you're facing a tougher moment, PNM offers assistance programs to help lighten the load. The Good Neighbor Fund provides emergency support for income-qualified customers experiencing financial hardship. Programs like LIHEAP and other community resources may also be available depending on your situation. No matter what you're navigating, you don't have to do it alonethere's support ready when you need it. Visit PNM.com/financial-assistance for more information.
Powered by Our Foundation: Helping NM Nonprofits
At PNM, we know supporting our state goes beyond delivering electricity. It also means investing in the local organizations that strengthen our communities. That's why the PNM Foundation is committing $1 million this year to support New Mexico nonprofits. Through the Power Grant program, the Foundation provides funding to organizations aligned with its missionsupporting the environment, economic vitality, and educationso they can address the most important needs in their communities. "Our goal is simplelisten to our local nonprofits, trust their work, and help them make a lasting difference right here in our neighborhoods," said Ebony Vizcaino, Executive Director of the PNM Foundation.
Here are a few examples of the local work being supported:
- Meals on Wheels: Delivering healthy meals and checking in on seniors so they can stay safe at home
- Fathers New Mexico: Providing parenting support and job resources to help dads build strong families
- Boys & Girls Clubs: Offering safe after-school programs where kids can learn and grow
Do you know a nonprofit that could benefit from this support?
The 2026 Power Grant application is open through October, with a focus on reaching more rural, tribal, and Southern New Mexico communities. Encourage local organizations to learn more and apply at PNM.com/grants.
Note: The PNM Foundation is a separate nonprofit funded by its own endowment investments, not by customer electric bills.
2026 Isotopes Ticket Offer Buy one, get one FREE!*
| Team | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land Space Cowboys | Tuesday, August 4 & Wednesday, August 5 | 6:35 PM |
| Las Vegas Aviators | Tuesday, August 18 & Wednesday, August 19 | 6:35 PM |
| Tacoma Rainiers | Tuesday, September 1 & Wednesday, September 2 | 6:35 PM |
*Buy one, get one free in any Box or Reserved Level only. Tickets must be sold in multiples of 2. Offer is valid online https://am.ticketmaster.com/isotopes/PNM26 (promo code PNM26). Offer is valid at the Isotopes Park Box Office anytime, including on game day. Must present PNM coupon to qualify for offer at the Isotopes Park Box Office. No upgrades available. No limit on the BOGO offer. PNM Dates: All Tuesday and Wednesday games.
Get free energy-saving products
Schedule a no-cost PNM Home Energy Checkup.
Get personalized tips to help improve comfort and save energy.
Your checkup includes:
- In-home or virtual options
- A home energy report
- Free products worth over $100
- Rebate opportunities