New Mexico commission denies suit against utility over nuclear unit

SANTA FE (AP) – A New Mexico commission has denied a motion that would prevent a utility from making its customers cover the costs of a nuclear power unit it recently purchased.
The New Mexican reports that the Public Regulation Commission’s hearing officer ruled against the motion Tuesday. Renewable energy nonprofit New Energy Economy had accused the Public Service Company of New Mexico of trying to “sneak in” the purchase without PRC approval.
PNM bought 64 megawat