Community Solar

Asset Library

Outreach and educational resources on New Mexico’s Community Solar Program — how it works and how to subscribe.

Community Solar lets households save on their electricity bill — without installing solar panels.

Savings are available to renters and homeowners—making clean energy more accessible while supporting renewable energy development and local jobs across New Mexico.

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This library provides CSCNM partners with materials to help educate residents about New Mexico’s Community Solar Program. Download, print, and share these resources to help your community understand how the program works and how to subscribe.

OBJECTIVES

  • Educate residents and partner organizations about how NM's Community Solar Program works and how to subscribe

  • Build trust by clearly explaining savings, the two-bill structure, and eligibility

  • Equip local governments and community organizations to share accurate information with the populations they serve

TIPS

  • Direct residents to coalitionscnm.org/community-solar for eligibility, provider info, and to subscribe

  • Key facts to include when you create your own materials: no upfront costs, no credit checks, no early termination fees; income-qualified subscribers save ~15% annually (non-income-qualified ~5%); open to renters and homeowners; available to PNM, EPE, and Xcel/SPS customers; official state program

  • Use the Talking Script below for tabling, canvassing, or 1:1 conversations

  • Pair printed materials (rack cards, postcards, feather flags) with our videos or one-pager for a more complete handout

Educational Materials & Resources

Ready-to-use materials for learning about the program and talking to residents one-on-one.

  • Informational Postcards (Educational) Program Overview, How it Works, Subscriber Savings & More — Available in English & Spanish — Download

  • Call to Action (Partner Engagement) Program Overview, How to Subscribe & Webinar Info — Download

  • Community Solar Pitch (Talking Script)
    Community Solar Pitch (Hook, How It Works, Savings, Eligibility, FAQs) — Download

Professionally designed print pieces for distribution and advertising.

  • Rack Card (Santa Fe) Available in English & Spanish — Download

  • Bus Ad (Santa Fe) Available in English & Spanish — Download

Promotional & Marketing Materials

Videos

Short videos that explain how the program works and how to save