Community Solar for Portales, NM
Portales Xcel Energy customers: lower your electric bill with community solar.
Portales residents who pay an Xcel Energy bill can subscribe to Solscribe community solar and receive monthly credits. No installation, no credit check.
10%
Typical Savings
20%
Income Qualified
55
Enrolled Families
18mi
Nearest Farm
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Portales · Xcel Energy (SPS)
Income Qualified Household?
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
Curry County Solar
As a Portales resident, your community solar allocation comes from the Curry County Solar, located approximately 18 miles from Portales. 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).
Portales Eligibility Requirements
Income-Qualified Households in Portales
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. Portales residents who qualify may save up to 30% on their Xcel electric bill.
Check Income QualificationFrequently Asked Questions — Portales
How does community solar work in Portales?
Portales residents who are Xcel Energy (SPS) customers can subscribe to a share of the Curry County Solar. Each month, the solar energy your share produces is converted into credits that appear directly on your Xcel electric bill — reducing what you owe.
Do I need to own my home in Portales to enroll?
No. Renters and homeowners in Portales both qualify. As long as you receive a Xcel electric bill at your Portales address, you are eligible to subscribe.
How much can I save on my Xcel bill in Portales?
Most Portales 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 Portales electric bill of $99/month, that's approximately $10 per month or $120 per year.
Is there a credit check to enroll in Portales?
No. Solscribe does not require a credit check to enroll. Community solar enrollment in Portales is open to all eligible Xcel customers regardless of credit history.
Can I cancel my Portales 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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