
Las Cruces has some of the best sunshine in the United States, making it a prime solar market. But EPE's net metering program and aggressive dealer fees have left many Las Cruces homeowners with solar agreements that cost more than expected. New Mexico law provides consumer protection remedies.
Thousands of homeowners across Las Cruces 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.
Las Cruces homeowners are protected by the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act (N.M.S.A. § 57-12-3), which provides for actual damages, up to three times actual damages for willful violations, and attorney's fees.
Las Cruces's arid, dusty environment requires regular panel cleaning that was rarely mentioned during the sales process. Dust accumulation can reduce output by 10–25%, eroding the savings case. Dealer fees 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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