Community Solar for Bayard, NM
Bayard PNM customers: save on your electric bill with community solar.
Bayard residents who receive a PNM electric bill can subscribe to Solscribe community solar. The Gila Solar farm is just 12 miles away.
10%
Typical Savings
20%
Income Qualified
12
Enrolled Families
12mi
Nearest Farm
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Bayard · Public Service Company of New Mexico
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Save up to 20% if eligible
$10
Per Month
$120
Per Year
$1,200
10 Years
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Your Solar Farm
Gila Solar
As a Bayard resident, your community solar allocation comes from the Gila Solar, located approximately 12 miles from Bayard. This New Mexico solar farm is part of Solscribe's 51 MW portfolio, regulated by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission under Senate Bill 84 (2021).
Bayard Eligibility Requirements
Income-Qualified Households in Bayard
New Mexico law requires that at least 30% of every community solar farm's capacity be reserved for income-qualified households — including an Enhanced Income Qualification tier with a guaranteed 28% minimum allocation. Bayard residents who qualify may save up to 30% on their PNM electric bill.
Check Income QualificationFrequently Asked Questions — Bayard
How does community solar work in Bayard?
Bayard residents who are Public Service Company of New Mexico customers can subscribe to a share of the Gila Solar. Each month, the solar energy your share produces is converted into credits that appear directly on your PNM electric bill — reducing what you owe.
Do I need to own my home in Bayard to enroll?
No. Renters and homeowners in Bayard both qualify. As long as you receive a PNM electric bill at your Bayard address, you are eligible to subscribe.
How much can I save on my PNM bill in Bayard?
Most Bayard subscribers save 10% on their monthly electric bill. Income-qualified households save 20%, and Enhanced Income Qualified households may save up to 30%. Based on the average Bayard electric bill of $90/month, that's approximately $9 per month or $108 per year.
Is there a credit check to enroll in Bayard?
No. Solscribe does not require a credit check to enroll. Community solar enrollment in Bayard is open to all eligible PNM customers regardless of credit history.
Can I cancel my Bayard community solar subscription?
Yes. Solscribe subscriptions can be cancelled at any time without penalty. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees.
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