
Albuquerque has some of the best sunshine in the United States, making it a prime solar market. But PNM's net metering changes and aggressive dealer fees have left many Albuquerque homeowners with solar agreements that cost more than expected. New Mexico law provides consumer protection remedies.
Thousands of homeowners across Albuquerque signed solar contracts after being promised dramatic savings — only to find themselves locked into agreements with escalating payments, underperforming systems, and no clear exit. If you are one of them, you have legal options.
Albuquerque homeowners are protected by the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act (N.M.S.A. § 57-12-3), which prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices. The Act provides for actual damages, up to three times actual damages for willful violations, and attorney's fees.
Albuquerque's exceptional sunshine makes it one of the best solar markets in the country on paper. But PNM's net metering changes in 2021 reduced the value of solar exports, making earlier savings projections inaccurate. Dealer fees of 25%+ also inflated loan amounts beyond what was disclosed.
Most people have their solar canceled and still get to keep their equipment.
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