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Xcel Energy (NM)

New Mexico Utility Interconnection & net metering rules
Net Metering Allowed1
Line Taps Allowed1
Load Taps Allowed0
AC Disconnect RequiredYes

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed
1
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Rebates Offered
0
Allows Standby
0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install
Yes
Interconnection Level
3
Line Taps Allowed
1
Load Taps Allowed
0
Tap Criteria

INV - KNIFE BLADE AC - PM - FUSED AC - POI

MUST HAVE 18IN INSIDE PANEL

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size
0
Meter Aggregation Allowed
1

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
Percentage
Offset Value
120
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

120% of 12 month usage

If usage provided below 4 months use this document --------> NEW HOME SIZING

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
Production Meter Position
Inv-Disco-PM-Disco-POI
Production Meter Labeling
Production Meter
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Labeling
Visible Lockable Labeled Disconnect
Meter Spot Process


Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

Site Plan Reqs

PM AND DISCO MUST BE WITHIN 10' OF UM

SLD Reqs

USE XCEL ENERGY SPECIFIC BLOCK IN CAD

USE CHECKLIST FOR ALL PROJECTS ------->CHECKLIST

EXAMPLE PROJECT ------> EXAMPLE

Inverter

  • IF SOLAREDGE INVERTER, remove "RGM" from the Inverter callout.
  • indicate TPW 3 model number "1707000-XX-Y"

SLD

  1. Minimum #6 wire required from Inverter to POI
  2. Leader with verbiage "Reference Point of Applicability" pointing at GATEWAY, INVERTER, OR COMBINER FOR ENPHASE
  3. MUST WRITE 1PH, 3-W, 240V ON ALL EQUIPMENT from inverter to POI
  4. Make sure all overhead service have proper clearance. if not proper clearance, then send to ER for resolution
Electric Service Reqs

Utility Meter should be 200A with bypass

  1. If meter is less than 200A, NEW METER CAN NEEDED
  2. IF NEW METER CAN IS NEEDED, CHECK TO SEE IF MSP/MBE IS OUTSIDE. IF NOT, NEW MBE IS REQUIRED.
Install Reqs


Placards



Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
0
ESID Num Req SLD 3LD
0
Site Plan Notes

All Jobs [24/7 UNESCORTED KEYLESS ACCESS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL XCEL ENERGY EQUIPMENT // THE UTILITY AC DISCONNECT IS VISIBLE-OPEN TPYE, LOCKABLE, AND READILY ACCESSIBLE // NO SERVICE CLEARANCE ISSUES // PRODUCTION METER AND AC DISCONNECT WILL BE LOCATED WITHIN 10' OF MAIN SERVICE METER]

Electrical Diagram Notes

All Jobs [24/7 UNESCORTED KEYLESS ACCESS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALL XCEL ENERGY EQUIPMENT THE UTILITY AC DISCONNECT IS VISIBLE-OPEN TYPE, LOCKABLE, AND READILY ACCESSIBLE. NO SERVICE CLEARANCE ISSUES. PRODUCTION METER AND AC DISCONNECT WILL BE LOCATED WITHIN 10' OF MAIN SERVICE METER. PRODUCTION METER SHALL BE RINGLESS TYPE WITH LOCKING JAW. THE METER SOCKET FOR THE PV PRODUCTION METER SHALL BE MARKED WITH A STAMPED BRASS, ALUMINUM, OR STAINLESS STEEL TAG, INDICATING THE ADDRESS INCLUDING THE UNIT, TYPICALLY "PV PROD" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS FOR "METER IDENTIFICATION" IN SECTION 4.14.4 OF THE BLUE BOOK. THE METER SHALL BE SPECIFIED AS 1-PHASE, 3-WIRE. THE PV PRODUCTION METERING WILL BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MOST RECENT REVISION OF THE XCEL ENERGY STANDARD FOR ELECTRIC INSTALLATION AND USE BLUE BOOK. INVERTER IS UL1741, UL1741 SA, AND UL1741 SB COMPLIANT]

Website
link
Phone
(303) 571-7652

Other details

Restrict Inspection
0
Address ID
146755
Express Planset Eligible
No
Compiled from public records, 2026. Tariffs and interconnection rules change; verify with Xcel Energy (NM) 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.