The “Sandia Peak Grid” BESS project is a utility-scale electric storage facility that provides flexible, emissions-free capacity and ancillary services to support a decarbonizing New Mexico electric system while maintaining reliable and low-cost electric service to Albuquerque homes. The “Sandia Peak Grid” BESS project is a utility-scale electric storage facility that provides flexible, emissions-free capacity and ancillary services to support a decarbonizing New Mexico electric system while maintaining reliable and low-cost electric service to Albuquerque homes. rs, and modernize the electric grid. The Act complements the state's Energy Transition Act of 2019 (“ETA”) which set the state's electricity providers on a path to 80 percent renewable ener ell as aging physical infrastructure. A universal prescription for grid modernization actions is, therefore. Visit www. com to report/view outages, pay your bill, check for rebates & savings and more - or contact Customer Service Visit www. Dignitaries cut the ribbon for the new $10. New Mexico's transmission system is no different. As large amounts of renewable generation, which is produced in areas rich in generation capability but far from major load centers, becomes prevalent. If the debate over grid modernization in New Mexico was a child, it would be preparing to graduate from high school. After 18 years, New Mexico regulators will finally allow their largest investor-owned utility, PNM, to invest in smart meters, among other technologies, as part of a $344 million.