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
Savings Calculator
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
Based on 10% savings rate · No credit check · Cancel anytime
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
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.
Check Income QualificationFrequently 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.
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