New Mexico

New Mexico State Solar Policy Resources

• DSIRE Incentives Database – New Mexico – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in New Mexico and across the United States

• New Mexico Energy Policy

• New Mexico Public Regulation Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of New Mexico public utilities

• New Mexico Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in New Mexico, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage

• New Mexico State Legislature – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in New Mexico

• Solar Panel Cost in New Mexico – Learn about the history of solar policy in New Mexico, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage

• Solar Rebates & Incentives in New Mexico – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in New Mexico to see what programs you can benefit from

• State Affiliate: Renewable Energy Industries Association – New Mexico

• U.S. Energy Information Administration – New Mexico State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government

In addition to a state law prohibiting deceptive practices and establishing rules for telephone sales, New Mexico has instituted solar-specific consumer protections in N.M.S. 1978, § 57-31-1 et seq. Solar companies must include a disclosure form published by the NM Attorney General’s office. Additionally, PPA or lease payments cannot begin until the system is interconnected and within 30 days of installation, the contractor must provide proof that permits were obtained and all required inspections passed.

Any marketing or sales presentations that include a savings estimate must provide the underlying assumptions and calculations and a disclaimer about the use of historical information, if applicable.

New Mexico Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview

New Mexico has the key policy and regulatory infrastructure to support a robust energy storage market. Streamlined interconnection, inclusive net metering, and robust demonstration programs are accelerating market growth.

In 2020, the state legislature passed the Energy Grid Modernization Roadmap Act. The act establishes various grid resilience and emission reduction-goals, while integrating energy storage, energy equity, advanced metering, and generous funding for R&D into the state Energy Department.

The state adopted several regulatory reforms that alleviate queue issues and streamline residential and small-scale systems through a fast-tracked interconnection process based on system size. The PRC also mandates reporting of storage in IRPs concreting utility-regulator transparency. Policy and regulatory reforms are successfully stimulating a growing market. New Mexico is emerging a leader in energy storage having topped US deployments in 2024, adding 50 MW of capacity in a one single quarter.

New Mexico Energy Storage Policy Resources

• Electric Grid Modernization Program – New Mexico’s comprehensive plan to advance storage, renewable energy, and grid resilience. Find detailed reports on storage, advanced metering, and more.
• Grid Modernization Grant Program – Funding opportunities for three different project types. Find application information, previously funded projects, and eligibility requirements.
• Grid Modernization Advisory Group Report on Storage – Detailed plans by the state to advance energy storage procurement through the Grid Modernization Program.
• NMPRC Ruling on Interconnection Regulations – Rulings and regulations for fast-track interconnection approvals.
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratories Energy Storage Policy Database – Map of Procurement, Regulatory, Demonstration, Incentive, and Interconnection policies in New Mexico and across the United States.
• DSIRE New Mexico Energy Storage Policy Database – Clearinghouse for financial incentives, regulations, and rebates for energy storage and lithium-ion technologies in New Mexico and across the United States.
• Energy Storage Cost in New Mexico – Up-to-date storage and solar-plus-storage pricing and find installers in New Mexico on EnergySage.
• New Mexico Public Regulation Commission – Governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of New Mexico public utilities, search for regulatory dockets, programs, and initiatives.
• New Mexico Legislature – Pending, passed, and historical legislation affecting energy storage and battery systems, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in New Mexico.