Community Solar for Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces El Paso Electric customers: save 10–25% on your electric bill.
Las Cruces is New Mexico's second-largest city and one of the sunniest places in the country. El Paso Electric customers in Doña Ana County can subscribe to Solscribe community solar and receive monthly credits on their bill.
10%
Typical Savings
25%
Income Qualified
623
Enrolled Families
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Las Cruces · El Paso Electric
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$120
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Your Solar Farm
Doña Ana Solar
As a Las Cruces resident, your community solar allocation comes from the Doña Ana Solar, located approximately 9 miles from Las Cruces. 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).
Las Cruces Eligibility Requirements
Income-Qualified Households in Las Cruces
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. Las Cruces residents who qualify may save up to 35% on their EPE electric bill.
Check Income QualificationFrequently Asked Questions — Las Cruces
How does community solar work in Las Cruces?
Las Cruces residents who are El Paso Electric customers can subscribe to a share of the Doña Ana Solar. Each month, the solar energy your share produces is converted into credits that appear directly on your EPE electric bill — reducing what you owe.
Do I need to own my home in Las Cruces to enroll?
No. Renters and homeowners in Las Cruces both qualify. As long as you receive a EPE electric bill at your Las Cruces address, you are eligible to subscribe.
How much can I save on my EPE bill in Las Cruces?
Most Las Cruces subscribers save 10% on their monthly electric bill. Income-qualified households save 25%, and Enhanced Income Qualified households may save up to 35%. Based on the average Las Cruces electric bill of $103/month, that's approximately $10 per month or $120 per year.
Is there a credit check to enroll in Las Cruces?
No. Solscribe does not require a credit check to enroll. Community solar enrollment in Las Cruces is open to all eligible EPE customers regardless of credit history.
Can I cancel my Las Cruces 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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