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Farmers' Electric Coop

New Mexico Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps Allowed0
Load Taps Allowed0

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
1
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
0
Deregulated
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
0
Load Taps Allowed
0
Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions
0
System Size Restriction Type
No Restrictions
System Size Battery Included
0
System Size Includes Existing Systems
0
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. There is an example of how the utility would like to see this in the files section. (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

Restrict Inspection
0
Revision Required
0
Mod Swap Requires Planset
1
Address ID
121055
Express Planset Eligible
No
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.