January 2023 Energy Works - pnmprod
Energy Works - January 2023
Watt happened in 2022?
2022 had many changes and challenges but our commitment to customers stayed the same. Check out just a few of the great things that happened last year:
Energy Efficiency
- Businesses saved 38,000,000 kWh with energy efficiency programs
- 2,300+ PNM Home Energy Checkups performed in customer homes
- Customers recycled more than 6,600 inefficient refrigerators and freezers
Community Support
- Hundreds of PNM employees and retirees volunteered more than 7,000 hours in volunteer time
- 4,000 families and small business customers received more than $1 Million in financial assistance on their PNM bill with the PNM Good Neighbor Fund and COVID Relief Fund
- Supported 400+ New Mexico organizations/nonprofits with approximately $3.5 million in community grants and corporate giving
Solar
- 33,000 residential customer solar systems now on the PNM grid
- 1,000 commercial customer solar systems now on the PNM grid
- 5,500 new customer solar interconnections
Data above may not include January 2023 and, therefore, may be slightly higher.
Keeping you in the know
On December 5, PNM filed a 2024 rate change with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC). This is the first rate change request from the company in six years and will offer hundreds of million dollars in investments into the electric grid to increase reliability and resilience.
Visit the rate change page for more information, including the filing and a recording of PNM's virtual press conference announcing the request.
PNM lights up the Twinkle Light Parade
Last month, PNM was proud to participate in the popular City of Albuquerque Twinkle Light Parade. The parade was a mile-long event along Route 66 on Central Ave. The float design had a simulated sun and showed how solar panels and wind turbines are used to provide electricity to the community. The solar panels use photons produced by the sunlight to generate a direct current of electricity that then goes through the powerlines and into customers' homes and businesses.
Is your account up to date?
Once the holidays are over, please consider recycling your live Christmas tree. PNM, along with the cities of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho will be offering free treecycling after the holidays. Keep an eye on our website at PNM.com and social media for updates and information.
Occasionally, PNM may need to contact you, so it's important that the information we have for your account is current.
Review and update your information online at PNM.com/login or call 888-DIAL-PNM, M-F, 7:30am-6pm.
Space heaters: Comfy but expensive and dangerous
Space heaters can be popular this time of year, but they can be dangerous to use and can cost you more than most other heating. One space heater on high for 6 hours a day can add approximately $40 or more to your PNM bill. If you're going to use one, use it sparingly and turn it off before leaving the room.
