CNMEC - Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative

Net metering & export

Net Metering Allowed

1

NEM Type

Monthly

TOU Utility

0

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

0

Deregulated

0

Allows Standby

0

Interconnection & taps

Approval Req To Install

Yes

Interconnection Level

3

Line Taps Allowed

1

Load Taps Allowed

1

Automatic Transformer Upgrade Size

0

System size & offset

System Size Restrictions

10

System Size Restriction Type

DC kW

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

"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"

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

0

ESID Num Req SLD 3LD

0

Rate Schedule Link

link

Website

link

Phone

(800) 339-2521

Other details

Restrict Inspection

0

Address ID

147054

Express Planset Eligible

No