Raton, NM · Colfax County
PNM

Community Solar for Raton, NM

Raton PNM customers: save on your electric bill with New Mexico community solar.

Raton residents who receive a PNM electric bill can subscribe to Solscribe community solar. No rooftop panels, no installation, and no credit check required.

10%

Typical Savings

20%

Income Qualified

32

Enrolled Families

45mi

Nearest Farm

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Raton · 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

Sangre de Cristo Solar

As a Raton resident, your community solar allocation comes from the Sangre de Cristo Solar, located approximately 45 miles from Raton. 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).

Raton Eligibility Requirements

You receive a Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) electric bill
Your service address is in Colfax 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 Raton

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. Raton residents who qualify may save up to 30% on their PNM electric bill.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Raton

How does community solar work in Raton?

Raton 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 Raton to enroll?

No. Renters and homeowners in Raton both qualify. As long as you receive a PNM electric bill at your Raton address, you are eligible to subscribe.

How much can I save on my PNM bill in Raton?

Most Raton 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 Raton electric bill of $88/month, that's approximately $9 per month or $108 per year.

Is there a credit check to enroll in Raton?

No. Solscribe does not require a credit check to enroll. Community solar enrollment in Raton is open to all eligible PNM customers regardless of credit history.

Can I cancel my Raton community solar subscription?

Yes. Solscribe subscriptions can be cancelled at any time without penalty. There are no long-term contracts or cancellation fees.

Raton Solar Data

City Population6,875
CountyColfax County
Utility ProviderPNM
Avg Monthly Bill$88
Enrolled Families32
Nearest Solar FarmSangre de Cristo Solar
Farm Distance45 miles
Est. Annual Savings$108

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