New Mexico’s AC Crunch | Albuquerque News

New Mexico’s sweltering heat is pushing the power grid to its limits, with temps hitting 90-100 degrees and air conditioners running nonstop. PNM’s “Power Saver” program, launched in 2008, asks volunteers to temporarily dial back their ACs during peak demand—offering $25 to sign up and another $25 per season. This summer, the program has been activated 16 times, tying a record set in 2013 and nearly matching the total from the previous six years combined. Despite 1,500–2,000 participants dropping out, PNM insists it’s vital to prevent grid overload and avoid bigger blackouts as temperatures soar. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9dd91cfe2b6950aa