The Community Solar Program has progressed to the interconnection application phase.  InClime has recently received an inquiry as to whether a project for which the interconnection study has been completed may proceed ahead of a higher ranked project for which the interconnection study has not been completed.  The answer is yes. Commission Rule 17.9.573.12(I) states that among interconnection applications for community solar projects that have been selected by the administration, the utilities must prioritize consideration of the application in the order of ranking by points awarded to each project in [...]

On August 2, 2023, the Program Administrator hosted a webinar for Subscriber Organizations awarded capacity dedicated to Consumer Protection and Subscriber Management. If you wish to review the content, you can access the webinar recording by clicking here.

We are pleased to announce that subscriber reporting is now open to Subscriber Organizations for projects that have been selected for the New Mexico Community Solar Program. This update marks an important milestone to track project progress and compliance with the program's requirements.   As of this release, the subscriber reporting tool allows eligible Subscriber Organizations to perform two main functions:  Subscriber Creation: Subscriber Organizations can now create profiles for individual subscribers who have enrolled in a selected community solar project. This step is crucial for accurately tracking all subscriptions attached [...]

On July 26th, the Program Administrator hosted a webinar for Subscriber Organizations awarded capacity dedicated to Disclosure Form compliance and generation. If you wish to review the content, you can access the webinar recording by clicking here.  As a crucial update, we want to emphasize that only Subscriber Organizations and their direct partners of projects awarded capacity can compliantly generate Disclosure Forms. These forms are project-specific and can only be presented for the projects that have been officially awarded capacity.  We encourage all participants to ensure strict adherence to this [...]

We are excited to inform you that the New Mexico Community Solar Program has released essential documents, allowing organizations awarded capacity to begin acquiring subscribers. This is a significant milestone in the journey towards a sustainable energy future for New Mexicans. We kindly request your organization's commitment to respecting residents and ensuring a positive experience throughout the subscriber acquisition process. The following documents are now available: Subscriber Information Disclosure Form Subscriber Information Disclosure Form – Appendix: Subscription Contact Details New Mexico Community Solar Program Flyer Please visit the updated Consumer [...]

Subscriber Organizations are reminded of the critical importance of adhering strictly to the ownership criteria and fulfilling their obligations regarding the proportion of the total project cost during the development period, as outlined and submitted in their individual bid submissions if the bid obtained points for being a qualifying business or partnering with one. The Program Administrator retains authority to monitor the ownership structures and ensure fulfillment of the proposed project cost, with the primary objective of preventing any instances of gaming or misrepresentation of ownership. In line with [...]

We are excited to inform you that the release of the highly anticipated disclosure form is just around the corner. The form will be made available to Program participants in June. We understand that you have been eagerly awaiting this important document, and we appreciate your patience and compliance with the Program requirements. Please review the following important information: Subscriber Organization Reporting Deadline Update:  As the disclosure form has not yet been published, no subscriptions could have been executed by the June 1 reporting deadline. Therefore, subscriber reporting for the [...]

InClime is delighted to announce the overwhelming success of the recent RFP for the New Mexico Community Solar Program, with more than 1.7 GW of project proposals submitted for a 200 MW capacity carveout. We appreciate the interest in the program and the bidders’ dedication to submitting project proposals. The results of the Community Solar RFP are available here. Interconnection: For more information on next steps for selected projects to begin the interconnection application process, please visit the Subscriber Organization page on the program website, scroll to the bottom, and [...]

While the announcement of selected bids for the New Mexico Community Solar Program remains pending, please take a moment to review the following changes to the scoring for several bid items based on the Program Administrator’s re-examination of the Community Solar Rule (the “Rule”). Please note that these changes already are reflected in each bid’s scoring report available in the program portal. Procurement Preference Clarification: We would like to clarify that the procurement preference bonus points are calculated based on 92 total possible non-bonus points. This is in keeping with [...]

The Commission has directed InClime to postpone the announcement of selected projects. The new date for the announcement will be determined and communicated in due course. This delay results from the recent receipt of complaints concerning the scoring of certain applications. While we recognize the importance of timely project awards, our dedication to addressing concerns and ensuring a robust selection process necessitates carefully considering these matters. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this period. Rest assured that we will continue to provide regular updates. If you have any questions [...]