New Mexico interconnection applications
32 electric utilities serve New Mexico (EIA-861, 2025): 3 investor-owned utilitys, 7 municipal utilitys, 20 electric cooperatives, 1 state power authority, 1 federal power agency. Together they serve 893,618 residential customers; 64,532 residential customers were on net metering at year-end 2025.
Largest utilities in New Mexico
Investor-owned utility · 496,914 residential customers · New Mexico
Applications: PowerClerk – NMPRC/PNM PowerClerk portal for rooftop solar applications (separate pnmferc.powerclerk.com instance is for FERC pre-application/informal requests, not the rooftop program)
Interconnection process and documents →Investor-owned utility · 324,888 residential customers · New Mexico
Applications: Own online portal – Xcel Energy DER Interconnection Portal (Salesforce)
Interconnection process and documents →Investor-owned utility · 417,578 residential customers · New Mexico
Applications: Own online portal – EPE Distributed Generation online Standard / Expansion Interconnection Application (solarium3; e-signature, online fee payment, status link)
Interconnection process and documents →Municipal utility · 36,031 residential customers · New Mexico
Interconnection process and documents →Electric cooperative · 28,185 residential customers · New Mexico
Interconnection process and documents →Electric cooperative · 26,286 residential customers · New Mexico
Interconnection process and documents →Electric cooperative · 20,474 residential customers · New Mexico
Interconnection process and documents →Electric cooperative · 19,323 residential customers · New Mexico
Interconnection process and documents →Electric cooperative · 16,517 residential customers · New Mexico
Interconnection process and documents →Electric cooperative · 10,310 residential customers · New Mexico
Interconnection process and documents →State power authority · 38,553 residential customers · New Mexico
Interconnection process and documents →Municipal utility · 8,395 residential customers · New Mexico
Interconnection process and documents →Export compensation among the researched New Mexico utilities: NEM. Rules differ by utility – see each utility page.
New Mexico interconnection rule
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (PRC)
Interconnection rule17.9.568 NMAC (Interconnection of Generating Facilities with a Rated Capacity up to and including 10 MW); >10 MW: 17.9.569 NMAC – Interconnection of generating facilities up to 10 MW · source
Applies toEvery electric utility under PRC jurisdiction, including investor-owned utilities (PNM, El Paso Electric, SPS/Xcel) and rural electric cooperatives (17.9.568.2.A); municipal utilities not named.
Application formStandard application per utility with form interconnection agreement signed with the application for simplified process (17.9.568.20.A); net energy metering application.
TimelinesReceipt 3 BD, completeness 10 BD; simplified screens 7 BD; fast track 15 BD; supplemental 20 BD. Customer gives 10 BD notice of start; utility may inspect within 10 BD; PTO normally within 10 BD after required documents (simplified/fast track) (17.9.568.21). Pre-application report $300/$500, 20/30 BD.
FeesApplication (17.9.568.23.A): $150 up to 25 kW; $300 >25-100 kW; $300 + $1/kW >100 kW; non-export $150 (<100 kW) / $300; supplemental review $2,500.
Insurance<=250 kW: general liability insurance only if commission orders it on utility petition showing good cause; >250 kW: utility may require insurance up to $1,000,000 or other evidence of financial responsibility (17.9.568.25.B).
External disconnectVisible-open, lockable, load-break disconnect labeled 'generating facility generation disconnect' required, except systems <=10 kW with certified inverter and self-contained meter that have a utility-accessible AC load-break disconnect (or DC disconnect if no other source) (17.9.568.29.D).
Export compensationNEM – 17.9.570 NMAC (eff. 2022-05-24), 17.9.570.14 and .15
<=10 kW: net metering - excess credited next bill at energy rate or as kWh, carried forward; >10 kW-10 MW: standard metering and billing agreement with net metering option (17.9.570.15). Applies to every PRC-jurisdictional utility incl. coops and munis.
Rural electric cooperatives are bound by 17.9.568 and 17.9.570 (distribution coop service also per own bylaws/tariffs). Municipal utilities are within 17.9.570 scope for QF/net metering; their interconnection coverage under 17.9.568 not stated.
| Level | Up to | Criteria / review / fee |
|---|---|---|
| Simplified | 50 kW | Certified inverter-based, nameplate <=50 kW and export <=25 kW · Receipt 3 BD; completeness 10 BD; screen results 7 BD after complete · $150 (<=25 kW); $300 (>25-100 kW) |
| Fast Track | 5000 kW | Up to 5 MW by line voltage/export/distance from substation (e.g. 5 kV <500 kW; 31-69 kV <4 MW, <5 MW on 600 A mainline within 2.5 mi) · Initial review 15 BD; supplemental review 20 BD · $150/$300 or $300 + $1/kW (>100 kW); supplemental review $2,500 |
| Detailed Study | 10000 kW | <=10 MW not qualifying for/ failing simplified or fast track · Scoping meeting 10 BD; feasibility 30 BD; system impact 40 BD; facilities 30/45 BD · $300 + $1/kW; feasibility deposit lesser of 50% est. cost or $1,000 |
- 17.9.568 NMAC: https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title17/17.009.0568.html (retrieved 2026-11-13)
- 17.9.570 NMAC: https://www.srca.nm.gov/parts/title17/17.009.0570.html (retrieved 2026-11-13)
All 32 utilities in New Mexico
- PNM496,914
- Xcel Energy (SPS)101,203
- El Paso Electric97,258
- City of Farmington36,031
- Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Inc.28,185
- Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Inc.26,286
- Continental Divide El Cooperative Inc.20,474
- Central New Mexico El Cooperative, Inc.19,323
- Otero County Electric Cooperative Inc.16,517
- Farmers Electric Cooperative, Inc.10,310
- Navajo Tribal Utility Authority9,768
- Los Alamos County8,395
- Lea County Electric Cooperative, Inc.7,292
- Central Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.6,167
- Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative Inc.3,898
- Springer Electric Cooperative, Inc.2,423
- Navopache Electric Cooperative, Inc.1,500
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative Inc.1,435
- Rio Grande Electric Cooperative, Inc.232
- Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Inc. (OK)7
- Socorro Electric Cooperative, Inc.0
- Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative0
- City of Gallup0
- Columbus Electric Cooperative, Inc.0
- Sierra Electric Cooperative, Inc.0
- Raton Public Service Company0
- City of Truth or Consequences0
- Northern Rio Arriba E Cooperative Inc.0
- City of Aztec0
- Duncan Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc.0
- Town of Springer0
- WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration0
Residential customers in New Mexico per EIA-861 (2025). Customer counts = bundled + delivery-only service (EIA-861 Part A + Part D). Service territory is reported by county; a county can be served by several utilities.
$500 / month
Unlimited interconnection applications. 12-month agreement, signed online. The agreement starts the day you sign; first invoice right away, then monthly.
- Unlimited interconnection applications
- Single-line diagram and site plan for every application
- Pre-submission check against the utility’s requirements
- Homeowner e-signature link for the authorization
- Filing in your utility portal accounts or by the utility’s method
- Utility questions, corrections and resubmissions
- Follow-up through approval, inspection and PTO
- Customer list, exports, API and webhooks
Applications are typically submitted within 2 business days after complete documents. Utility review times are set by each utility.