Benefits

Benefits of New Mexico North Path

New Mexico North Path is a tremendous economic opportunity that will create thousands of jobs, reduce pollutants, and add low-cost power to the electric grid that will ultimately benefit customers.

Up to 4,000 megawatts of low-cost renewable energy

The $2 billion New Mexico North Path investment can unlock an additional
$5 billion of investment in in-state renewable generation

3,500 jobs during 2-year construction period

Supports New Mexico’s goal of 50% renewable energy by 2030

100+ long-term jobs supported during operations

2 million homes powered by renewable energy

Tens of millions of dollars in annual payments to Tribal, State, and Local governments, as well as additional payments to landowners

$500 million in worker earnings over 2-year construction period

Emissions reduction equivalent
to 1 million cars off the road

$5 million in worker earnings supported during operation