Community Solar for Española, NM
Española PNM customers: lower your electric bill with local community solar.
Española residents who receive a PNM electric bill are eligible for Solscribe community solar. Income-qualified households in Rio Arriba County may save up to 20% or more.
10%
Typical Savings
20%
Income Qualified
52
Enrolled Families
22mi
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Española · Public Service Company of New Mexico
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Your Solar Farm
Sangre de Cristo Solar
As a Española resident, your community solar allocation comes from the Sangre de Cristo Solar, located approximately 22 miles from Española. 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).
Española Eligibility Requirements
Income-Qualified Households in Española
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. Española residents who qualify may save up to 30% on their PNM electric bill.
Check Income QualificationFrequently Asked Questions — Española
How does community solar work in Española?
Española residents who are Public Service Company of New Mexico customers can subscribe to a share of the Sangre de Cristo 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 Española to enroll?
No. Renters and homeowners in Española both qualify. As long as you receive a PNM electric bill at your Española address, you are eligible to subscribe.
How much can I save on my PNM bill in Española?
Most Española 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 Española electric bill of $88/month, that's approximately $9 per month or $108 per year.
Is there a credit check to enroll in Española?
No. Solscribe does not require a credit check to enroll. Community solar enrollment in Española is open to all eligible PNM customers regardless of credit history.
Can I cancel my Española 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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