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    New Mexico Supreme Court Upholds Due Process in PNM-Avangrid Merger

    New Mexico’s Supreme Court denies a request to remand the PNM-Avangrid merger case back to the Public Regulation Commission, prolonging the legal battle and raising concerns about the state’s energy crisis.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 16, 2023

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    A Mother Lode of Obstructionism

    What does it take to get a copper mine approved in Arizona?

    D. Dowd Muska  |  March 27, 2023

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    The Efficiency Dilemma: Examining Energy Sector Jobs and Electricity Generation in the US

    Solar energy is the least efficient utility-scale electric generation source in terms of electricity produced per employee.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  March 1, 2023

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    Spent Nuclear Fuel Provides an Opportunity

    But standing in the way is the worst kind of NIMBY opportunism.

    Originally published inSanta Fe New Mexican

    D. Dowd Muska  |  February 12, 2023

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    Solar in the Southwest: A Bright Shining Disappointment

    Solar is a bust, even in the sun-drenched Southwest. If it can’t make it here, it can’t make it anywhere.

    D. Dowd Muska  |  December 12, 2022

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    A Bright, Shining Disappointment

    Solar Photovoltaic’s Failure in the Southwest.

    D. Dowd Muska  |  November 30, 2022

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    PNM Requests Proposals, Acknowledges the Energy Crisis

    The Energy Transition Act is shaping up to create the worst energy crisis the southwest has ever seen. On May 17, the Southwest Public Policy Institute (SPPI) released data on a comprehensive energy survey. With over…

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 25, 2022

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    Looming Energy Crisis Exacerbated By Nuclear Energy Exit And Solar Supply Crunch

    Regulators blame the utility, and the utility blames the supply chain. Is anyone blaming the legislation?

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 19, 2022

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    Poll: 7 of 10 New Mexicans Prefer Affordable and Reliable Energy

    Only 3 in 10 consider green energy a priority.

    Patrick M. Brenner  |  May 17, 2022

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