White Sands, NM · Otero County
EPE

Community Solar for White Sands, NM

White Sands El Paso Electric customers: lower your electric bill with community solar.

White Sands residents on El Paso Electric can subscribe to Solscribe community solar and receive monthly bill credits. No installation required.

10%

Typical Savings

25%

Income Qualified

9

Enrolled Families

30mi

Nearest Farm

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White Sands · El Paso Electric

$

Income Qualified Household?

Save up to 25% 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

Doña Ana Solar

As a White Sands resident, your community solar allocation comes from the Doña Ana Solar, located approximately 30 miles from White Sands. 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).

White Sands Eligibility Requirements

You receive a El Paso Electric (EPE) electric bill
Your service address is in Otero 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 White Sands

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. White Sands residents who qualify may save up to 35% on their EPE electric bill.

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Frequently Asked Questions — White Sands

How does community solar work in White Sands?

White Sands residents who are El Paso Electric customers can subscribe to a share of the Doña Ana Solar. Each month, the solar energy your share produces is converted into credits that appear directly on your EPE electric bill — reducing what you owe.

Do I need to own my home in White Sands to enroll?

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

How much can I save on my EPE bill in White Sands?

Most White Sands subscribers save 10% on their monthly electric bill. Income-qualified households save 25%, and Enhanced Income Qualified households may save up to 35%. Based on the average White Sands electric bill of $95/month, that's approximately $10 per month or $120 per year.

Is there a credit check to enroll in White Sands?

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

Can I cancel my White Sands community solar subscription?

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

White Sands Solar Data

City Population1,800
CountyOtero County
Utility ProviderEPE
Avg Monthly Bill$95
Enrolled Families9
Nearest Solar FarmDoña Ana Solar
Farm Distance30 miles
Est. Annual Savings$120

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