A utility company has asked for zero emission status for a gas-fired power plant. KC Counts talks with Jerry Redfern, a reporter for Capital & Main, about the loophole the company is hoping to take advantage of. Here is a transcript of the full interview:

KC Counts:

I think right now, Jerry, New Mexicans are seeing from many different sources some confusion about energy use and our environmental future when it comes to, insouthern Doña Ana County, it's Project Jupiter. And out in the southeast portion of the state, we're talking about some new energy to fuel Permian Basin activity. Let's start with what people need to know about what is on the table right now.

Jerry Redfern:

Okay, well, The Southwestern Public Service Company, which is a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, has put a huge propos

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