Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities

New Mexico Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
N/A
Net Excess Generation Notes

If electricity generated by the customer exceeds the electricity supplied by the Utility during a billing period, the Utility shall credit the customer through a balancing account for the excess kilowatt-hours generated, by crediting the customer for the net energy supplied to the Utility. The rate paid or credited to the Customer will be the Utility's average cost for capacity and energy from the Los Alamos County Resource Pool for the previous year. The Customers balancing account shall be closed out annually and any funds owing to the Customer will be paid within 30 days.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Line Taps Allowed
No
Load Taps Allowed
No
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
10
System Size Restriction Type
DC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
No Restrictions
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
Utility Specific Adjustments


System Size Justification
Load Justification
System Offset Notes


Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility AC Disconnect
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs
  • Must show proximity to gas lines (not within 3 feet)
SLD Reqs


Install Reqs


Electrical Stamp Required
No
Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Rate Schedule Link
link
Website
link
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Los Alamos County Department of Public Utilities 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.