46th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2003

RELATING TO ENERGY; PROVIDING FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAMS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. A new section of the Public Utility Act is enacted to read:

"[NEW MATERIAL] RENEWABLE ENERGY PROGRAM--COMMISSION--ADDITIONAL DUTIES.--The commission shall adopt rules and develop a renewable energy program applicable to public utilities providing electric services and may include:

A. requirements for voluntary programs;

B. renewable energy portfolio standards;

C. a renewable energy credit trading system;

D. educational programs;

E. source and emissions disclosure requirements;

F. net metering requirements;

G. interconnection standards; and

H. customer interest surveys."

Section 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2003.