A rural electric distribution cooperative may opt in to the community solar program and provide interconnection and retail electric services to community solar developments on a per-project or system-wide basis within its service territory. The decision of a rural electric distribution cooperative to opt in to the community solar program shall be in the sole discretion of the cooperative's governing board.
History: Laws 2021, ch. 34, § 8.
Effective dates. — Laws 2021, ch. 34 contained no effective date provision, but, pursuant to N.M. Const., art. IV, § 23, was effective June 18, 2021, 90 days after adjournment of the legislature.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 62 - Electric, Gas and Water Utilities
Section 62-16B-1 - Short title.
Section 62-16B-2 - Definitions.
Section 62-16B-3 - Community solar facility requirements.
Section 62-16B-4 - Ownership of community solar facilities.
Section 62-16B-5 - Subscription requirements.
Section 62-16B-6 - Community solar program administration.
Section 62-16B-7 - Public regulation commission; rulemaking.
Section 62-16B-8 - Rural electric distribution cooperatives.