Get discounted solar credits on your Xcel/SPS bill. No rooftop panels, no upfront cost.
Enroll NowConfirm you have a Xcel/SPS account in Portales.
Select the solar subscription size that fits your usage.
Solar credits appear on your Xcel/SPS bill each month.
Community solar lets Portales residents subscribe to a share of a local solar farm. The energy it produces earns credits on your Xcel/SPS electric bill, with no panels to install on your property.
It depends on how much the solar farm produces for your account each month. Your subscription is priced below the value of your solar credits: 10% below, or 28% below if you qualify by income. Your utility also adds its own community-solar administrative charge to your bill. Savings are not guaranteed.
No. Renters, homeowners, mobile home owners, and even small businesses in Portales can subscribe to community solar. You just need a Xcel/SPS electric account.
There is no upfront cost to join a community solar program. You simply subscribe and start receiving credits on your Xcel/SPS bill.
Click the enrollment button on this page to start your application. You will need your Xcel/SPS account number and a recent bill. The process takes just a few minutes.