
Santa Fe's environmentally-conscious homeowner base made it a prime target for solar sales companies. PNM's net metering changes and aggressive dealer fees have left many Santa Fe homeowners with solar agreements that cost more than expected. New Mexico law provides consumer protection remedies.
Thousands of homeowners across Santa Fe 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.
Santa Fe 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.
Santa Fe's environmentally-conscious homeowner base was targeted with premium solar packages. PNM's net metering changes in 2021 reduced the value of solar exports, making earlier savings projections inaccurate. 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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