This bill mandates the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) to create and enforce rules regarding the permitting and siting of renewable energy generation, storage, and intrastate transmission facilities that exceed five megawatts in capacity. The new section added to Chapter 62 NMSA 1978 outlines the PRC's responsibilities, which include ensuring public and local government input, evaluating the local impacts of these facilities on community health, safety, and welfare, and considering the scenic, cultural, archaeological, and environmental effects when deciding on permit applications.

The provisions of this act will apply to renewable energy projects that have not yet received final approval by the time the new rules take effect. This legislation aims to enhance the regulatory framework surrounding renewable energy projects, ensuring that community concerns and environmental considerations are adequately addressed in the siting process.