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By Hannah Grover, NM Political Report
A former state senator will soon be joining the regulatory body that oversees most utilities in the state.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on New Year’s Day the appointment of Greg Nibert to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC).
Nibert is a lawyer who specializes in real property, energy, and administrative law. In that capacity, he has worked on energy and natural resources projects throughout the state.
In addition to serving as a state senator, he has also been a member of the state House of Representatives.
“I am honored to be nominated to the Public Regulation Commission,” Nibert said in a news release. “My duty as a commissioner will be to regulate our utilities according to the laws of the land, which includes, first and foremost, the Energy Transition Act. The PRC plays a crucial role in ensuring we meet the renewable energy targets set forth in statute for the betterment of our state. I look forward to securing New Mexico’s energy future for generations to come.”