PNM Resources Applauds Facebook Selection of New Mexico as Site for New Data Center

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Sept. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM), and its New Mexico Utility, PNM, today applauded the announcement that Facebook has selected Los Lunas, New Mexico as the site for a new, multi-billion-dollar data center. PNM worked with the office of New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, state and local economic development officials, and the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) to develop a plan to bring the global internet company to New Mexico.

"This sends a strong message that in New Mexico, we can work together to get things done that benefit the state," said Pat Vincent-Collawn, chairman, president and CEO of PNM Resources. "I congratulate and thank Governor Susana Martinez and reform-minded New Mexico Legislators for their leadership in providing the economic development tools that helped close the deal with Facebook. Their support, especially for Local Economic Development Act (LEDA) funds, has boosted New Mexico's ability to compete regionally and nationally."

The NMPRC was also an important part of the process, reviewing and approving a filing from PNM under a tight deadline. Approval of the filing will enable PNM to build new solar facilities and related infrastructure, and to deliver renewable energy to meet Facebook's requirement to have the data center achieve 100 percent renewable equivalent power.

"We are grateful to the Commissioners for their hard work in making this unique project possible while protecting the interests of utility customers," added Vincent-Collawn.

Facebook is expected to break ground on the new facility in October.

Background:
PNM Resources (NYSE: PNM) is an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, N.M., with 2015 consolidated operating revenues of $1.4 billion. Through its regulated utilities, PNM and TNMP, PNM Resources has approximately 2,787 megawatts of generation capacity and provides electricity to more than 760,000 homes and businesses in New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit the company's website at www.PNMResources.com.

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