Where is Sandia Energy Center?

In Bernalillo County, New Mexico (NM). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.

How big is Sandia Energy Center?

60 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.

Who owns Sandia Energy Center?

EIA-860M names PNM Resources as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.

Is this the same as Sandia Energy Center LLC?

Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PNM Resources here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Sandia Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.

Is Sandia Energy Center still running?

EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.

Sandia Energy Center

Sandia Energy Center is a 60 MW battery storage project in Bernalillo County, New Mexico, operated by PNM Resources. EIA-860M lists 1 generating unit here. Its unit entered service in 2026.

As of 2026-07 (inventory dated 2026-07-31) · EIA-860M Preliminary Monthly Electric Generator Inventory · eia.gov/…/july_generator2026.xlsx · eia.gov/…/eia860m

Nameplate capacity: 60 MW; 60 MW net summer
Generating units: 1
In service: 2026
EIA plant ID: 68210

Where it is

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County: Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Coordinates: 35.0571, -106.5277
Balancing authority: PNM
Sector: Electric Utility

Units, technology and status

Operator of record: PNM Resources
Primary energy source: Battery
Technologies: Batteries
Status: Operating

Every plant PNM Resources reports to EIA →

Sandia Energy Center: FAQ

Where is Sandia Energy Center?: In Bernalillo County, New Mexico (NM). The map on this page is placed at the coordinates EIA files for the plant, which locate the site rather than any individual unit.
How big is Sandia Energy Center?: 60 MW of nameplate capacity across 1 unit, as of the EIA-860M release for 2026-07.
Who owns Sandia Energy Center?: EIA-860M names PNM Resources as the reporting entity. That is the operator of record on the survey, which is not always the ultimate owner.
Is this the same as Sandia Energy Center LLC?: Probably, but EIA-860M does not say. The survey records a plant name and a reporting entity — PNM Resources here — not the project company that holds the asset. Project companies are commonly registered as an LLC carrying the plant's name, so a search for "Sandia Energy Center LLC" usually means this site. This page shows only what EIA files, and does not assert a corporate structure it cannot see.
Is Sandia Energy Center still running?: EIA-860M files it as "Operating" for 2026-07. Statuses change monthly, and this page follows the monthly release.