Placitas, NM · Sandoval County
PNM

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

$

Income Qualified Household?

Save up to 20% if eligible

$10

Per Month

$120

Per Year

$1,200

10 Years

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Families Served4,175+·
Total Savings Delivered$2.1M+·
kWh Generated48M+·
CO₂ Avoided34,000 tons·
Solar Farms7 Active·
Portfolio Size51 MW·
NM Utilities Served3·
Income Qualified30%+ Reserved·
Families Served4,175+·
Total Savings Delivered$2.1M+·
kWh Generated48M+·
CO₂ Avoided34,000 tons·
Solar Farms7 Active·
Portfolio Size51 MW·
NM Utilities Served3·
Income Qualified30%+ Reserved·

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

You receive a Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) electric bill
Your service address is in Sandoval County, New Mexico
You are a residential or small commercial customer
No credit check required
Renters and homeowners both qualify
No rooftop panels or installation required

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.

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Frequently 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.

Placitas Solar Data

City Population5,455
CountySandoval County
Utility ProviderPNM
Avg Monthly Bill$106
Enrolled Families25
Nearest Solar FarmRio Grande Solar I
Farm Distance11 miles
Est. Annual Savings$132

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