Let’s Talk New Mexico 6/8 8am: Large-scale solar power is a renewable energy source with a lot of promise in a state that averages 310 days of sunshine a year and has ample open space. In our cities, however, the best opportunity for more renewable energy for homes might be rooftop solar panels. Last week the Public Regulation Commission released a warning that New Mexicans are reporting more complaints about residential solar installers when it comes to rooftop installations not performing as expected and promised tax rebates not coming through.
On the next Let’s Talk New Mexico we’ll talk about residential solar power. We’ll go over government incentives to make solar power more affordable, whether solar installations are now affordable enough to make sense economically, and we’ll discuss the environmental impact solar power and the equipment to produce it can have. We’ll also talk about those folks knocking on doors trying to get homeowners to sign up.
We’d like to hear from you, too. Have you added solar panels to your roof? Did you look into it and find it’s not a good fit for you? Are you thinking about solar but you have questions before moving forward? Email us at LetsTalk@kunm.org or call in live during the show.
Guests:
- Christian Casillas, Director of Policy Development and Research, Coalition of Sustainable Communities New Mexico
- Christopher Fortson, Marketing Director, Positive Energy Solar
- Jeremy Lewis, Acting Director of Energy Conservation and Management Division, New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
- Terri Reishus, Senior Corporate Communications, PNM
Related:
"Forecast looks bright for New Mexico solar industry," Albuquerque Journal
"PRC: Utilities trying to overcharge in a solar program meant to help low-income communities," Source New Mexico
Solar Market Development Tax Credit Dashboard
City of Albuquerque Solar Resources
Community Solar Act Factsheet
