Community solar empowers residents and businesses to access clean energy without needing to install solar panels. Join us in this initiative to support renewable energy while saving on your energy bills. Learn how you can become part of a sustainable future by engaging with local solar programs today.
Community solar allows residents and businesses to benefit from solar energy without the hassle of installing panels on their property. By subscribing to a local solar project, you can enjoy clean energy, lower energy bills, and support sustainable practices in your community. This initiative offers an accessible way to reduce your environmental impact while enjoying savings on your utilities.
The energy is fed into the grid, you receive a bill credit from your utility – saving you money and supporting clean energy.
Participating in community solar can lower your electricity costs. By sharing in the benefits of local solar energy, you'll see reductions on your monthly bills.
Using community solar programs helps reduce your carbon footprint. This initiative promotes cleaner air and supports the shift towards renewable energy.
Community solar makes clean energy accessible to everyone, including renters and those without suitable roofs for solar panels. Get involved and tap into local resources.
Engaging with community solar strengthens local networks. By participating, you're supporting jobs and initiatives that benefit your community and the environment.
Community solar allows residents and businesses to subscribe to a local solar farm instead of installing rooftop panels. You receive energy bill credits based on your share of the solar power generated. It’s a statewide program established by SB84 to expand clean energy access to more New Mexicans.
You can enroll online in just a few minutes. All you need is a utility account with PNM, El Paso Electric, or SPS. There’s no need for rooftop panels, no setup costs, and no credit check. Just choose a solar project near you and start saving.
No. All Power Project USA programs are free to join and come with no hidden costs or subscription fees. Other solar providers may charge a small fee, but we’re committed to making clean energy simple and accessible — especially for low-income households.
In some cases, you may receive two bills:
– One from your utility with solar credits applied
– One from your solar provider for those credits — at a discounted rate
This model still results in savings. Many providers support auto-pay for a seamless experience.
Three major utilities participate: PNM (Public Service Company of New Mexico), El Paso Electric (EPE), and Southwestern Public Service (SPS/Xcel Energy). If you’re a customer of one of these, you’re eligible to join a project and receive solar bill credits.
When your share of the solar farm generates electricity, your utility applies bill credits to your account. You then pay the solar provider a discounted rate — typically 10–30% less than the value of the credits, helping you lower your total monthly cost.
Senate Bill 84 (SB84) is the law that created New Mexico’s community solar program. Passed in 2021, it guarantees program access for renters and homeowners alike, sets consumer protections, and reserves 30% of all project capacity for low-income subscribers.
Yes! Community solar is designed for everyone — especially renters and those who can’t install rooftop panels. As long as you have a utility account with a participating provider, you can subscribe and enjoy clean energy savings.
