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SB 78·NM·senate

NUCLEAR ENERGY AS RENEWABLE ENERGY

IntroducedFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Thornton, Anthony L.
Latest Action

action postponed indefinitely

Mar 24, 2026

Summary

The bill changes state law to treat electricity from nuclear plants as renewable energy, allowing utilities and rural electric cooperatives to count it toward their renewable portfolio requirements. It affects public utilities, cooperatives, and the state commission that oversees energy reporting. The change aims to expand zero‑carbon options for meeting clean‑energy goals.

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