In 2021, the New Mexico Legislature passed Senate Bill 84, establishing the state’s community solar program. Sponsored by Senator Elizabeth “Liz” Stefanics (D-Bernalillo), the bill authorized 200 MW of community solar projects, enough to power 38,000 homes. The legislation also gave the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) the authority and direction to approve additional program capacity to be in effect by November 1, 2024. In October, the PRC did just that, expanding the program by an additional 300 MW – enough to power 57,000 more homes. In addition, the PRC approved true self-attestation for confirming the eligibility of low-income subscribers, streamlining their participation and making it easier for more households to benefit from clean energy.