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City of Truth or Consequences - Electric Division

New Mexico Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

The qualifying facility shall be billed for the net energy delivered from the utility in accordance with the tariffs that are applicable to the qualifying facility. At the end of the billing period, the utility shall net all charges owed to the utility by the qualifying facility. If a net amount is owed to the qualifying facility for the billing period and is less than $50, the payment amount may be carried over to the following billing period. If a net amount is owed to the qualifying facility and is $50 or more, the utility shall make payment to the qualifying facility prior to the end of the next billing period.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

System size is determined in AC (Inverter Nameplate Capacity)

A Renewable Energy system must be sized for the most recent 12-month average usage. Anything under 12 months will not be accepted. Can only size up to 90% of 12 months historical usage

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

1. Location of all, Disconnects, Modules, Batteries, Inverters, Connect of all grounding electrode conductors

2. Show clearances around all equipment

3. Dimensions between equipment and structures

4. Dimensions between equipment and property lines Location of weatherproof plan tube

SLD Reqs

System size is determined in AC (Inverter Nameplate Capacity)

1. Identify whether the system is stand-alone, grid-tied or hybrid

2. Conductor sizes

3. Conductor insulation type (i.e: THHN, THWN, direct burial cable, etc)

4. Conductor material

5. Conduit sizes

6. Conduit material

7. Overcurrent device ratings

8. Existing and new panel amperage

9. Series and parallel configuration of the module connections.

Website
link

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
253424
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with City of Truth or Consequences - Electric Division before you rely on this. The useful move: if an installer says you need a main panel upgrade, ask how these tap and interconnection policies were considered first.