New Mexico regulators approve Xcel Energy wind power expansion

• 7 years ago (2018-03-22)
• David Flin

North America 1061 Wind 283

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The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission in the USA has approved Xcel Energy’s 1230 MW wind energy expansion project for New Mexico and Texas. The Commission voted to approve a plan for a 522 MW wind power project near Portales, and a 478 MW wind power project near Plainview.

Xcel said that it anticipates average monthly savings of around $2 for a typical residential customer, beginning after both wind power facilities are operational, scheduled for 2021.

Xcel is now waiting for approval of these projects from the Public Utility Commission of Texas, which is expected by mid-April. Both states must give approval, because customers in both New Mexico and Texas will be affected by the new facilities.