New Mexico
| 2017 State Population under 200% of Federal Poverty Level | 2021 State Population under 200% of Federal Poverty Level | Total Population under 200% Federal Poverty Level 2021 | Number of customers under 200% of Federal Poverty Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 830,800 | 811,500 | 39.30% | MISSING |
| Investor-Owned Electric Utility | Number of Residential Customers | Financial Assistance Programs |
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| PNM | Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); PNM Good Neighbor Fund; Payment Extension; Budget Billing
https://www.pnm.com/assistance
Energy Efficiency Programs: PNM Home Energy Checkup; Refrigerator Recycling; ENERGY STAR Discounts; PNM Power Saver Demand Response Program; PNM Cooling Rebates; PNM Easy Savings Kit Program; Refrigerator and Freezer Recycling; Home Weatherization Assistance https://www.pnm.com/documents/28767612/28773882/UPDATED+7.13.22+EE+Bill+Insert+041921_SummerOutreach_SinglePg.pdf/a9cf1d90-e960-c263-39ee-a6e6c261d906?t=1683661026063 |
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| Xcel Energy | Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Energy Assistance Rental Program; Payment Arrangements; Medical Exemption & Certification
https://nm.my.xcelenergy.com/s/billing-payment/energy-assistance
Energy Efficiency Programs: Income-Qualified Weatherization; HVAC Equipment Rebates; Water Heater Rebates; Insulate Rebates; ENERGY STAR and LED Bulb Discounts; Xcel Energy Store, Refrigerator Recycling Rebate; Smart Thermostat Rebate; Cellular Shade Rebate, Electric Vehicle Incentives; Solar Connect Program https://nm.my.xcelenergy.com/s/residential/home-rebates |
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| El Paso Electric | Bright Hearts Fund; Payment Arrangements; New Mexico Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); more county specific programs listed here: https://www.epelectric.com/customers/residential/customer-service/assistance-programs/new-mexico-agencies-and-low-income-program
Energy Efficiency Programs: Income Qualified Energy Efficiency Program Incentives: Refrigerated Air, Smart Thermostat, Evaporative Cooler Replacement, Advanced Power Strips, LED Lighting, Attic Insulation, Air Sealing, Duct Sealing, Water Heater Pipe & Tank Insulation, High Efficiency Showerheads, High Efficiency Kitchen & Bathroom Faucet Aerators; EP Electric Market Discount; Appliance Recycling Rebate; ENERGY STAR® New Homes Program Rebates https://www.epelectric.com/customers/residential/customer-service/assistance-programs/new-mexico-agencies-and-low-income-program |
| Renewable Standards Portfolio and Goals | Low and Moderate-Income Clean Energy Programs | Electric Market Status | 2023 LIHEAP Funding Amount |
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| New Mexico's clean energy standard requires 100% of electricity sales to come from carbon free sources by 2045. https://www.c2es.org/document/renewable-and-alternate-energy-portfolio-standards/ | New Mexico has wind, solar and geothermal energy, with strong potential to continue growing its wind and solar energy generation. The state has policies, like the Energy Transition Act (SB 489), that work on issues of energy storage, grid modernization, and electric transportation. https://www.nmstatelands.org/divisions/commercial-resources/renewable-energy/about-office-of-renewable-energy/#:~:text=New%20Mexico%20has%20an%20abundance,production%20and%20clean%20energy%20jobs. https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/new-mexico/stories-in-new-mexico/new-mexico-climate-change/ There are also policies that allow for increased renewable energy use through net metering, solar easements, interconnection standards, and financial incentives. https://www.eia.gov/state/analysis.php?sid=NM | Regulated | $23,832,319 |