Energy leaders tell New Mexico lawmakers large users like data centers could help modernize grid

Leaders in New Mexico’s energy industry told state lawmakers Monday that attracting data centers and other big energy users could be a key step toward modernizing the state’s outdated grid and meeting the state’s ambitious renewable energy goals.

By: Joshua Bowling

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 639

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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Leaders in New Mexico’s energy industry told state lawmakers Monday that attracting data centers and other big energy users could be a key step toward modernizing the state’s outdated grid and meeting its ambitious renewable energy goals.

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Laurie Williams, PNM’s senior vice president of integrated planning and transmission development, told lawmakers on the interim Water and Natural Resources Committee that big energy users, specifically data centers, …

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