Kit Carson Electric Cooperative

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
Post Solar Billing Method
Net Metering
Net Excess Generation Notes

"The qualifying facility shall be billed for the net energy delivered from the utility in accordance with the tariffs that are applicable to the qualifying facility. At the end of the billing period the utility shall net all charges owed to the utility by the qualifying facility. If a net amount is owed to the qualifying facility for the billing period, and is less than $50, the payment amount may be carried over to the following billing period. If a net amount is owed to the qualifying facility and is $50 or more, the utility shall make payment to the qualifying facility prior to the end of 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
AC kW
System Size Battery Included
No
System Size Includes Existing Systems
No
Offset Type
Combination
Offset Value
100
Offset Calculation Basis
Historical
Offset Calculation Period
12
Industry Standard Watts Sqft
2
System Offset Notes

A maximum system size of 10kW. System size is determined in AC (Inverter Nameplate Capacity)

The system must be sized to offset current consumption (100%)

Offset Calc Tool
Historical Usage

Metering & disconnect

Production Meter Required
Yes
AC Disconnect Required
Yes
Allowed Meter Adapter
None

Plans & docs

SLD Reqs

1. REC Meter required, must be on the customers side of service

2. Engineering Drawings/Schematics of Interconnection


PV Meter Required

System size is determined in AC (Inverter Nameplate Capacity)

Equipment Approvals
California Energy Commission
Meter Num Req SLD 3LD
Yes
ESID 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 Kit Carson Electric Cooperative 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.