Low-Income Customers
The New Mexico Community Solar Program prioritizes low-income participation. Each community solar project must fill at least 30% of its space with low-income subscribers. Most projects have committed to reserve even more space for low-income customers.
The income limit to qualify as low-income varies based on where you live and the number of people in your household. Low-income is defined as anyone that is at or below 80% of county / metropolitan Area Median Income. A subscription manager can help you confirm whether your household qualifies as low-income.
Pre-qualifying as Low-Income:
If you participate in any of the following programs, you can pre-qualify as Low-Income:
- Medicaid
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- First-time homeowner programs and housing rehabilitation programs.
- Living in a low-income/affordable housing facility
- State and Federal income tax credit programs
If you don't participate in any of those pre-qualifying programs, you can still qualify as low-income by signing a self-attestation that your income and household size qualify you as a low-income subscriber. Ask your community solar provider for details.
Benefits of Qualifying as Low-Income
Many community solar providers have committed to offering additional discounts to customers who qualify as low-income. Additionally, some providers waive cancellation fees or skip credit checks for low-income customers during enrollment.
If you believe you qualify as low-income, ask your community solar provider if there are any additional discounts or benefits that you could qualify for.
There are multiple community solar providers, and the Program Administrator recommends all customers shop around to find the offer that's best for them.
Even if you do not qualify as low-income, most customers will still see savings after enrolling in community solar. Learn more about how to make sure you save money after enrolling here.
