New Mexico to Participate in Federal Program to Connect More Households to Solar Energy, Lower Electricity Bills

SANTA FE—New Mexico is one of five states and the District of Columbia that have signed up to pilot the Community Solar Subscription Platform to connect more households to solar energy and lower electricity bills through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and other assistance programs, according to a joint announcement yesterday by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The DOE said it has prioritized working with states such as New Mexico that have set up programs supporting low-income community solar development.