Xcel Energy is required to file an Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission every three years. The IRP covers a 20-year planning period. Xcel Energy will file its next IRP in October 2026
In November 2022, the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) put procedures in place for the state’s investor-owned electric utilities to follow to engage stakeholders in developing their 20-year Integrated Resource Plans (IRP). The NMPRC appointed Gridworks (external link) as the independent facilitator to lead a 2026 stakeholder process intended to advise the utility and reach a potential agreement on two key elements of the IRP – the statement of need and action plan.
To learn more about Xcel Energy/SPS's IRP initiative process please visit Xcel Energy/Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS) 2026 Integrated Resource Plan - Gridworks (external link)
View our previous Integrated Resource Plans: 2024-2043 and 2022-2041.
If you want to participate in the IRP process, sign up to attend one or all of the IRP Stakeholder Engagement meetings.
| 2026 Dates | Time | Venue | Purpose | Register |
| March 5, 2026 | 9am-12pm MDT | Virtual - Zoom Hosted by Gridworks | Orientation meeting. Begin creating a shared foundation of knowledge about the Xcel Energy system. Hear from stakeholders about how they would like to engage going forward. Share plan for next 5 months. |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5948384712?omn=81366775181 Meeting ID: 594 838 4712 |
| March 23, 2026 | 12:30pm-5pm MDT | Hybrid Zoom Hosted by Gridworks
In Person: New Mexico Military Institute, 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM 88201 |
Continue building a shared foundation of knowledge. Preview working group opportunities for upcoming workshops. |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5948384712?omn=86304055578&jst=2 Meeting ID: 5948384712 |
| March 24, 2026 | 9am-12n MDT | Hybrid - Zoom Hosted by Gridworks
In Person: New Mexico Military Institute, 101 W College Blvd, Roswell, NM 88201 |
Develop content for Statement of Need. Build a shared understanding of modeling limitations. Begin discussion of scenarios, futures, and sensitives to inform modeling. |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5948384712?omn=86304055578&jst=2
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| April 30, 2026 | 9am-12 MDT | Virtual | Modeling Forum, Review modeling results to date and select any additional model runs. Enable those who wish to run models with the tools to do so. |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5948384712?omn=82936866058&jst=2
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| May | Virtual | Assess degree of consensus around the Statement of Need. Discuss all modeling results and formulate input for Action Plan. | ||
| June | Virtual | Assess degree of consensus around the Action Plan. | ||
| July | Virtual | Focus on developing input to Xcel Energy/SPS Integrated Resource Plan and asses the level of agreement on SoN and develop input to the Action Plan. | ||
| August | Hybrid - Carlsbad or Hobbs | Review key issues being addressed in IRP, pose any outstanding questions of stakeholders. | ||
| September | Hybrid - Carlsbad or Hobbs | Reflect on effectiveness, best practices, and suggestion s for future IRP stakeholder processes. |
Workshop #2, - March 23-24
SPS's Presentation Slide Deck (PDF)
SPS's Data Sharing Presentation (PDF)
Load Forecast Discussion Guide (PDF)
Planning & Policy Req. Discussion Guide (PDF)
Resource Options - Demand Side Discussion Guide (PDF)
Resource Options - Supply Side Discussion Guide (PDF)
Workshop Summary (PDF)
Gridworks Slide Deck (PDF)
YouTube Video Recording Day 1 (external link)
Join Zoom Meeting (external link)
Meeting ID: 594 838 4712
YouTube Video: Recording Day 2 (external link)
Join Zoom Meeting (external link)
Meeting ID: 5948384712
Workshop #3 - April 30, 2026 MST - Hybrid
YouTube Video: Recording :
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5948384712?omn=82936866058&jst=2
Meeting ID: 5948384712
Workshop Summary (PDF)
Gridworks Slide Deck (PDF)
SPS Slide Deck (PDF)
SPS – IRP Confidentiality Agreement (PDF)
SPS – IRP iManage User Guide (PDF)
SPS – IRP Data Access Request Form (PDF)
Workshop #4 - May 2026
Workshop #5 – June 2026
Workshop #6 - July 2026
Workshop #7 – August 2026
Workshop #8 - September
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