Community Solar for Placitas, NM
Placitas PNM customers: reduce your electric bill with local community solar.
Placitas residents on PNM can subscribe to Solscribe community solar. The Rio Grande Solar I farm is just 11 miles away and already serving Sandoval County families.
10%
Typical Savings
20%
Income Qualified
25
Enrolled Families
11mi
Nearest Farm
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Placitas · 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
Based on 10% savings rate · No credit check · Cancel anytime
Your Solar Farm
Rio Grande Solar I
As a Placitas resident, your community solar allocation comes from the Rio Grande Solar I, located approximately 11 miles from Placitas. 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).
Placitas Eligibility Requirements
Income-Qualified Households in Placitas
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. Placitas residents who qualify may save up to 30% on their PNM electric bill.
Check Income QualificationFrequently Asked Questions — Placitas
How does community solar work in Placitas?
Placitas residents who are Public Service Company of New Mexico customers can subscribe to a share of the Rio Grande Solar I. 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 Placitas to enroll?
No. Renters and homeowners in Placitas both qualify. As long as you receive a PNM electric bill at your Placitas address, you are eligible to subscribe.
How much can I save on my PNM bill in Placitas?
Most Placitas 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 Placitas electric bill of $106/month, that's approximately $11 per month or $132 per year.
Is there a credit check to enroll in Placitas?
No. Solscribe does not require a credit check to enroll. Community solar enrollment in Placitas is open to all eligible PNM customers regardless of credit history.
Can I cancel my Placitas 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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