SPS 3.8 GW Resource Expansion Plan
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: New Mexico, United States
Source: Utility Dive
Southwestern Public Service Co. (SPS) received approval from New Mexico regulators for a $9.38 billion plan to add approximately 3.8 GW of new utility-owned generation capacity, including 2,088 MW of gas-fired generation, 1,100 MW of wind, 189 MW of solar, and 472 MW/1.9 GWh of battery storage. The plan also includes new 345-kV transmission infrastructure linking the projects into the Southwest Po
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Power Transmission
- Location
- New Mexico, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Utility Dive
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Southwestern Public Service Co. (SPS) received approval from New Mexico regulators for a $9.38 billion plan to add approximately 3.8 GW of new utility-owned generation capacity, including 2,088 MW of gas-fired generation, 1,100 MW of wind, 189 MW of solar, and 472 MW/1.9 GWh of battery storage. The plan also includes new 345-kV transmission infrastructure linking the projects into the Southwest Power Pool system, with three new radial transmission lines ranging from 6 to 41 miles to connect the new resources to existing transmission nodes. The projects are expected to enter service between 2028 and 2030, with construction starting in 2026 following regulatory approval. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | New Mexico |
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Source | Utility Dive |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Wind, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Power Transmission |
Article published date | 2026-05-29 |
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