PNM Resources Completes Sale of Renewable Joint Venture

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) has completed the sale of its 50% ownership interest in its renewable joint venture, New Mexico Renewable Development, LLC (NMRD) to Exus North America Holdings, LLC.

PNM Resources and American Electric Power (AEP), which also owns 50% of NMRD, have agreed to sell the NMRD portfolio for $234 million after customary adjustments. As previously disclosed, PNM Resources' $117 million share of the proceeds will support the funding of regulated capital investments.

The NMRD portfolio includes nine operating solar developments totaling 185 MW and six projects under development with an estimated output of 440 MW. PNM Resources previously reported the earnings from its 50% ownership as part of the Corporate and Other segment.

The sale received the necessary regulatory approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, New Mexico regulatory approvals associated with one of NMRD's projects and clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976.

Background:

PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) is an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, N.M., with 2023 consolidated operating revenues of $1.9 billion. Through its regulated utilities, PNM and TNMP, PNM Resources provides electricity to more than 800,000 homes and businesses in New Mexico and Texas. PNM serves its customers with a diverse mix of generation and purchased power resources totaling 3.0 gigawatts of capacity, with a goal to achieve 100% emissions-free energy by 2040. For more information, visit the company's website at www.PNMResources.com. 

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