Renewable Energy

CVE members can purchase electricity generated from renewable resources, such as solar, wind, hydroelectric and biomass.

Renewable energy can be purchased in 100 kilowatt hour (kWh) blocks for $2.25, or you can choose to have 100% of your electricity come from renewable sources for $0.0225 per kWh. These renewable energy purchases are considered to be at a "premium," meaning the block rate charge is in addition to what you are currently charged for your monthly electric use.

If you are interested in purchasing renewable energy, please give us a call at 575-746-3571.

Photovoltaic Water Pumping

CVE members can qualify for our photovoltaic water pumping systems for livestock and other small needs.

If you have a water well that is at least one half mile from existing single or three phase power lines you could qualify for the Photovoltaic Water Pumping Rate.

PV Water Pumping Rate

For more information give us a call at 575-746-3571.

General Interconnection Requirements

The following items highlight the general elements of the interconnection process. Please refer to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) rules and the Interconnection Manual for detailed requirements needed to submit a complete interconnection application.

With each application the customer shall include a simple one-line diagram and site diagram of the proposed system.
- the one-line diagram shall identify all major equipment including the utility-lockable generation disconnect device and the point of interconnection
- the site diagram shall show the physical location of the equipment in relation to the property and location of equipment on the exterior wall
CVE recommends that the customer waits to begin construction until the application is approved. An interconnection agreement must be completed with a cooperative representative within five (5) days of an approved application. The signed originals will be maintained at CVE and copies returned to the customer. After an approved county inspection is completed of the installation, CVE engineers will inspect the interconnection to verify, at a minimum that:
- the facility has been constructed as it is represented in the Interconnection Application and verifying documents
- the anti-islanding protection of the inverter is operational
- proper warning labels are provided

Once all inspections are completed and a certificate of completion is received by the customer, a net meter will be installed by a CVE service crew allowing the renewable energy company to turn on the system and begin parallel operation.

State Rules

Interconnection of Generation Facilities up to and Including 10 mega-watts (MW)
- Rule 17.9.568 NMAC
New Mexico Interconnection Manual (to be used in conjunction with Rule 17.9.568)
- NM Interconnection Manual
Interconnection of Generation Facilities more than 10 MW
- Rule 17.9.569 NMAC
Metering Guidelines for Interconnection Generation Facilities
- Rule 17.9.570 NMAC

Interconnection Process

Facilities less than 10 MW (must submit a Simplified Interconnection Application)
Facilities greater than 10 kW and less than 10 MW (must submit a Standard Interconnection Application)

CVE members please contact a CVE Member Services Representative to obtain an interconnection application.

Contact

CVE MEMBERS: It is recommended that CVE members have a pre-application discussion with us for any potential interconnection. Please contact a CVE Member Services Representative at 575-746-3571 if you have any questions or would like additional information.