Farmers' Electric Coop

New Mexico Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
Yes
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Solar Export Type
Avoided Cost
Solar Export Value Notes
Varies monthly: wfec.com/operations-avoided-cost-nm
Net Excess Generation Notes

(Per FEC) Any kWh netted back to FEC is paid at avoided cost and is trued-up monthly

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
No
Allows Standby
No

Interconnection & taps

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

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
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

Farmers' Electric Coop requires the projected kWh output for each month of the year.. (Monthly Production Example)

Offset Calc Tool
N/A

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

Farmers' Electric Coop requires the monthly production for each month to be included in Interconnection's application submission. (an example of this can be found in the files section: Monthly Production Example)

SLD Reqs

Line side tap conductors must end in a breaker or fuses not in mlo lugs in the panel.

LOAD CALCS REQUIRED ON ALL PROJECTS

One-line diagram showing the configuration of all Generating Facility equipment, current and potential circuits, and protection and control schemes. This one-line diagram must be signed and stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer if the Generating Facility is larger than 50 kW.

Install Reqs

REC Meter is required. The meter will be on plans, but do NOT install one, Utility will install the meter

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Website
link
Phone
(575) 762-4466

Other details

Revision Required
No
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Farmers' Electric Coop 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.