CNMEC - Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative
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Report a correctionNet metering & export
- Net Metering Allowed
- Yes
- NEM Type
- Monthly
- TOU Utility
- No
- Post Solar Billing Method
- Net Metering
- Solar Export Type
- Avoided Cost
- Solar Export Rate Approx
- 0.03
- Net Excess Generation Notes
Excess generation is credited at CNMEC's avoided cost, which is filed in January of every year with the PRC.
- Rebates Offered
- No
- Deregulated
- No
- Allows Standby
- No
Interconnection & taps
- Approval Req To Install
- Yes
- Line Taps Allowed
- Yes
- Load Taps Allowed
- Yes
- 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
- System Offset Notes
"Interconnection customer also agrees to abide by the Terms
Conditions for Interconnecting an Inverter-Based Generating Facility No Larger than 10 kW contained in
the New Mexico Interconnection Manual, Exhibit 3A"
Metering & disconnect
- Production Meter Required
- Yes
- Production Meter Position
- Inv-Disco-PM-POI
- Production Meter Labeling
- Production Meter
- AC Disconnect Required
- Yes
- AC Disconnect Labeling
- Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
- Allowed Meter Adapter
- None
Plans & docs
- Site Plan Reqs
Clearly show the location of all interconnection equipment, disconnect switches, meters and turbines/panels as well as structures and nearby roads/intersections, utility service pole(s) and utility transformer.
Can NOT hang equipment on mobile homes. Will require an H Frame.
- SLD Reqs
A one-line electrical diagram of the facility and its interconnection to the utility system needs to clearly show the electrical components, protective devices, manufacturer model numbers and electrical ratings. Indicate the model number and ratings of turbines/panels, batteries, inverters, fuses, circuit breakers, disconnect switches and meter housings.
LOAD CALCS REQUIRED ON ALL PROJECTS
Existing Systems
Only one PV meter required, systems to be combined.
- Install Reqs
Interconnection customer understands and agrees to abide by the requirements of NMPRC Rule 568 for interconnecting generators sized no larger than 10 kW and using a certified inverter at the point of interconnection with CNMEC. Interconnection customer also agrees to abide by the Terms and Conditions for Interconnecting an Inverter-Based Generating Facility No Larger than 10 kW contained in the New Mexico Interconnection Manual, Exhibit 3A.
- Equipment Approvals
- California Energy Commission
- Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
- No
- ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
- No
- Rate Schedule Link
- link
- Website
- link
- Phone
- (800) 339-2521