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NM HB106

NM HB106
Community Solar Act


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO UTILITIES; ENACTING THE COMMUNITY SOLAR ACT; PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR FACILITIES, SUBSCRIBER ORGANIZATIONS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS; PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMINISTRATION OF A COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM; DIRECTING THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION TO ADOPT RULES TO IMPLEMENT A COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM.

AI Summary

This bill enacts the Community Solar Act, which establishes a community solar program in New Mexico. The key provisions include: defining community solar facilities, subscriber organizations, and subscribers; prescribing requirements for community solar facilities, such as size limits and subscriber allocation; specifying ownership, subscription, and administration requirements; directing the Public Regulation Commission to adopt rules for the program, including capacity caps, low-income participation targets, and consumer protections; allowing rural electric distribution cooperatives to opt-in to the program; and exempting subscriber organizations and subscribers from public utility regulation under the Public Utility Act.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Sent to HENRC - Referrals: HENRC/HJC (on 01/19/2021)

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