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Farmington Electric Utility

New Mexico Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed0
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
0
Post Solar Billing Method
Export Rate
Net Excess Generation Notes

As of February 1, 2017, FEUS' net metering program is closed to new customers. Existing customers are grandfathered under the most recent net metering tariffs.

Rebates Offered
0
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
1

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
40
System Size Restriction Type
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

You can go up to 40kW AC for residential customers. There will be a possibility of changing the size of the transformer and service/secondary wires that are connected directly to the customer. The customer will pay 100% of the estimated cost for the labor & materials based on your system connectivity evaluation study and safety purposes. Not all applications are approved on the basis of the customer's location with regards to the distribution line system is currently known to be arranged.


100% offset

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

An electrical one-line diagram of the Generating Facility beginning at the interconnection point and the AC and DC schematics. Prior to being submitted to FEUS, all drawings/documents shall be approved by a Professional Electrical Engineer registered in the State of New Mexico. All drawings are to be prepared to professional drafting standards

Electric Service Reqs

For MPUs: Fill out the Load Calc Form from files section.

Install Reqs

We based our billing on the Net Meter that is installed by FEUS.


FEUS requires that a utility-accessible, lockable load-break disconnect switch be installed between the output of the inverter and the point of interconnection. This switch is referred to later as the customer generation disconnect switch. This disconnect, which can be operated and controlled by FEUS, must provide a verifiable, visible air gap between the inverter and the point of interconnection. Circuit breakers and inverter software modes do not meet the disconnect switch

requirement. Be sure to confirm with your installer that opening the customer generator.

Placards

A permanent weatherproof one-line diagram or sketch of the system must be installed at the FEUS point of service.

Electrical Stamp Required
1
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Electrical Diagram Notes

The wiring diagram must show the required branch circuit breakers for all loads (no lug fed panels).

Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Phone
(505) 599-1353

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
1
Address ID
702208
Express Planset Eligible
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Farmington Electric Utility 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.