Silver City, NM · Grant County
PNM

Community Solar for Silver City, NM

Silver City PNM customers: lower your electric bill with local community solar.

Silver City residents on PNM can join Solscribe community solar and start saving on their monthly electric bill. The Gila Solar farm serves Grant County customers.

10%

Typical Savings

20%

Income Qualified

44

Enrolled Families

15mi

Nearest Farm

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Silver City · 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

Gila Solar

As a Silver City resident, your community solar allocation comes from the Gila Solar, located approximately 15 miles from Silver City. 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).

Silver City Eligibility Requirements

You receive a Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) electric bill
Your service address is in Grant 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 Silver City

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Silver City

How does community solar work in Silver City?

Silver City residents who are Public Service Company of New Mexico customers can subscribe to a share of the Gila 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 Silver City to enroll?

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

How much can I save on my PNM bill in Silver City?

Most Silver City 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 Silver City electric bill of $91/month, that's approximately $9 per month or $108 per year.

Is there a credit check to enroll in Silver City?

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

Can I cancel my Silver City community solar subscription?

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

Silver City Solar Data

City Population9,536
CountyGrant County
Utility ProviderPNM
Avg Monthly Bill$91
Enrolled Families44
Nearest Solar FarmGila Solar
Farm Distance15 miles
Est. Annual Savings$108

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