In this unique and timely episode, Paul sits down with two experts on utilities to discuss the purchase of PNM by Avangrid and the impact the push for “renewables” is having on electricity prices and grid stability in New Mexico.
Larry Behrens runs Power the Future NM which advocates for pro-energy policies. Larry’s group has been critical of the Energy Transition Act.
Dax Contreras was an energy trader for five years working for PNM. Dax’s job was to keep the lights on for PNM customers across New Mexico by purchasing (and selling) power to customers across the Western United States.
This is the first I have heard of the sale of PNM. Please give a broader and deeper explanation of what actually is happening and how we should be thinking about it.
Margaret Forbes
Hi Paul
Great show.
Leaning more and more towards a natural gas generator for our electric power.
Ciao.
Ed