Raton Utilities

New Mexico Utility Interconnection & net metering rules

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Net Metering AllowedYes
NEM TypeMonthly
Line Taps AllowedNo
Load Taps AllowedNo
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
Yes
NEM Type
Monthly
TOU Utility
No
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

If electricity generated by the customer’s system (kWh received) exceeds the electricity delivered by R.P.S. (kWh delivered) during a billing period, R.P.S. will buy back the excess kWh at the current wholesale delivered energy rate (including transmission costs). The buyback will appear as a credit on the customer’s bill during the next billing period.

Rebates Offered
No
Deregulated
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
10
System Size Restriction Type
DC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Value
0
Offset Calculation Period
0
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

Maximum: 10 kW AC or DC

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
No
Production Meter Position
N/A
Production Meter Labeling
N/A
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Utility Disconnect Switch
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
No
Website
link

Other details

Revision Required
Yes
Mod Swap Requires Planset
Yes
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Raton Utilities 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.