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Regulators approve showing renewable energy costs on electric bills

McClatchy-Tribune Regional News -- Public Service Company of New Mexico customers can expect to see between $1.38 and $1.47 tacked onto their monthly electric bills soon to cover the costs of adding renewable energy to the company's portfolio.
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission approved PNM's request to add specific renewable energy costs to customer bills as new solar and wind facilities are added, as renewable energy is purchased and as credits are paid out to customers producing their own renewable energy. The initial amount that will show up soon on bills is PNM's bid to recover $95 million in costs for five new solar energy facilities completed last year.

Renewable energy advocates weren't happy with the PRC vote. They think it unfairly singles out renewable energy, since the costs for nonrenewable energy

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Submitted Aug 17, 2012 By: bar1035

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remay Champion Author Houston Posts:6,963 Points:2,116,640 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 7:22:22 AM Ignore remay Report Abuse Relevance to THIS news forum?
jrs4125 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,753 Points:590,770 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2012 6:11:52 AM Ignore jrs4125 Report Abuse Will there be a credit when the 95 million is recovered?
52MPG Champion Author Dayton Posts:7,257 Points:1,740,730 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 11:56:21 PM Ignore 52MPG Report Abuse Go for full disclosure.
Dennisjk Champion Author Detroit Posts:6,481 Points:1,924,475 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 6:19:32 PM Ignore Dennisjk Report Abuse That depends how they show it. If they tell the truth and show you how you're getting screwed, it won't be good for the utility company.
paulydel Champion Author Delaware Posts:8,784 Points:847,675 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 6:15:46 PM Ignore paulydel Report Abuse The electric companies haven't been taking the heat like the oil companies have but they are just as bad. The want the taxpayers to pay for the grid upgrade while they reap their personal bonuses.
carranco Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,027 Points:268,265 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 6:13:10 PM Ignore carranco Report Abuse List it on the bills for all to see. The wakos want to hide it.
putz247 Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,281 Points:512,030 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 6:05:24 PM Ignore putz247 Report Abuse interesting
run4gxc Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,721 Points:611,075 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 6:02:56 PM Ignore run4gxc Report Abuse ok
regasaz Champion Author Phoenix Posts:5,775 Points:1,280,880 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 6:00:59 PM Ignore regasaz Report Abuse How many ways are they looking to be paid back for their investment? Sure sounds like Joe Public is taking it in the shorts again.
minnesotagirl Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:5,858 Points:1,230,715 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 6:00:54 PM Ignore minnesotagirl Report Abuse At least we can get the info
RAE344 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,059 Points:660,545 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:56:06 PM Ignore RAE344 Report Abuse When will it be too much information on the bill? It almost seems that they are giving us so much information that it is intended to confuse us.
Pramodsharma Champion Author Richmond Posts:1,974 Points:386,640 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:51:09 PM Ignore Pramodsharma Report Abuse Welcome to Inspector raj of 50's
spotterFL Champion Author Florida Posts:4,104 Points:522,065 Joined:Aug 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:48:50 PM Ignore spotterFL Report Abuse Oh! Sure! More regulation. USA.....The Land of The Regulated and The Timid!
imadriver All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:653 Points:539,310 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:43:31 PM Ignore imadriver Report Abuse In the interest of "full disclosure", why don't the utility companies also indicate the specific legislation that requires them to meet certain so-called renewable energy mandates AND show whatever Federal or State money they receive to "assist" them in doing so? Answer? A. As a result of this disclosure, certain legislation might be repealed. B. As a result of this disclosure, certain legislators might need to update the resume and interview for a private sector job. C. As a result of this disclosure, more government waste of taxpayer money would be exposed.
iamforiu Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,570 Points:710,665 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:42:44 PM Ignore iamforiu Report Abuse ok
OWENALOTT Champion Author Appleton Posts:2,182 Points:500,095 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:41:50 PM Ignore OWENALOTT Report Abuse VOTE Romney / Ryan We RICH people need another TAX CUT :)
mickealo Champion Author Spokane Posts:6,157 Points:2,143,460 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:37:31 PM Ignore mickealo Report Abuse that would be ok if what they showed was true but they make the numbers say what they want them too
Foxt Champion Author Minnesota Posts:5,255 Points:2,019,355 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:35:31 PM Ignore Foxt Report Abuse Maybe they should give us a credit on our bill if they're making a profit.
dadis46 Champion Author Maryland Posts:8,013 Points:1,084,010 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:35:05 PM Ignore dadis46 Report Abuse i agree comprof at Huston. 90% of US people will get svrew every which and get poor. Damn those greedy company.
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bigbing64 Champion Author Memphis Posts:1,007 Points:250,870 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:33:09 PM Ignore bigbing64 Report Abuse That's a bunch of crap. So they are basically forcing us to finance "green" energy even if we believe that global warming is patently false.
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comprof Champion Author Houston Posts:6,854 Points:1,355,775 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:28:10 PM Ignore comprof Report Abuse And Americans get screwed.
DeeMamma88 Veteran Author San Bernardino Posts:352 Points:282,105 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:26:38 PM Ignore DeeMamma88 Report Abuse Way to stick it to the American people
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THZebra Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,931 Points:651,650 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:24:17 PM Ignore THZebra Report Abuse Shouldn't that be the cost of doing business???? Their costs, not their customers. That's why utility companies need competition. They have none. If I owned the only shoe store in the state, guess how much your new shoes would be???!!!
4warned Champion Author Michigan Posts:5,814 Points:2,162,085 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:23:23 PM Ignore 4warned Report Abuse Let the companies stand on there own. Quit giving them a blank check.
dylan126 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,425 Points:594,895 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:22:54 PM Ignore dylan126 Report Abuse The electric bills have become ridiculous, fees for this and that just like the gas company. Don't know what you are paying for. Soon to be without a home, Like a Rolling Stone.
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aggietim Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:1,756 Points:693,325 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:21:05 PM Ignore aggietim Report Abuse no. We pay for it based on their costs. Just because they use renewable, we shouldn't have to pay for it.
yakstar Champion Author Montreal Posts:2,415 Points:478,670 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:19:37 PM Ignore yakstar Report Abuse other news...
dacofa Champion Author Nevada Posts:5,373 Points:1,148,820 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:19:23 PM Ignore dacofa Report Abuse We pay again.
satrn38mpg Champion Author Raleigh Posts:5,067 Points:1,053,040 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:14:30 PM Ignore satrn38mpg Report Abuse always something
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redtruck01 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,593 Points:1,358,260 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:03:20 PM Ignore redtruck01 Report Abuse Sounds like another "tax" to me.
lll4386 Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,890 Points:598,475 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:01:50 PM Ignore lll4386 Report Abuse Any excuse to tack more 'taxes' onto our bills.
Chas58 All-Star Author Detroit Posts:963 Points:284,220 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 5:00:57 PM Ignore Chas58 Report Abuse In Michigan electric companys already do show that.
dudleydolittle Champion Author Cleveland Posts:4,425 Points:591,070 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 4:58:54 PM Ignore dudleydolittle Report Abuse Waiting for the trickle down effect.
mplato Champion Author Columbia Posts:8,249 Points:1,815,270 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 4:58:44 PM Ignore mplato Report Abuse yes show that renewable cost..it wont be cheap
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commins Champion Author Riverside Posts:1,993 Points:1,054,955 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 4:49:14 PM Ignore commins Report Abuse Customers should see where their money is being wasted.
BrucePen Champion Author Ontario Posts:6,596 Points:1,360,865 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 4:49:01 PM Ignore BrucePen Report Abuse Good idea. In Ontario the costs of adding renewable energy will soon double our hydro bill. The lying corrupt socialist Liberal would never allow the public to see this.
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nigelb Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,454 Points:1,390,780 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 4:48:03 PM Ignore nigelb Report Abuse Yes, it should be disclosed on the monthly bills.
wz Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,484 Points:1,276,340 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 4:47:40 PM Ignore wz Report Abuse Full disclosure! Wasn't transparency an Obama campaign promise in 2008?
frugalking Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,067 Points:218,445 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 4:42:21 PM Ignore frugalking Report Abuse Excellent! The customers should see where their money is being wasted. Knowledge is power.
fcdriver Champion Author Tennessee Posts:7,243 Points:1,472,855 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2012 4:42:16 PM Ignore fcdriver Report Abuse everyone should just put it in their own back yard and leave the middle man out of the pictuire
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