2017 HB 338 Community Solar Gardens Act

CVNM Position:

Support

Priority:

CVNM Priority Vote

Year:

2017

Sponsors:

Patricia Roybal Caballero

Topics:

Energy & Climate Change
Environmental Justice

Legislative Info:

HB 338 on nmlegis.gov »

Description

This bill would have allowed renters, low-income utility customers and persons without suitable locations for solar generation on their premises to participate in local solar generation facilities by allowing individuals to buy a portion of a community solar installation or "solar garden". This would have stimulated the adoption of solar energy generation by more New Mexicans by making it more accessible to more New Mexicans and reducing our dependence on coal and nuclear fueled energy.

Outcome

HB 338 failed to pass the House (31-34).