New Mexico solar grants reduce energy costs for public buildings in rural areas, state officials say

Since grant applications opened in January, solar projects at public buildings funded by the Local Solar Access Fund generated a 53% reduction in energy costs on average for predominately rural communities in the state, New Mexico Finance Authority program chief John Brooks told lawmakers on Tuesday. Brooks spoke at a meeting of the interim Finance

By: Matt Mondschein

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 461

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Rural governments in New Mexico are reducing energy costs due to a state grant to build community solar projects, state officials told lawmakers on Tuesday.

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Solar projects at public buildings funded by the Local Solar Access Fund generated a 53% reduction in energy costs on average for predominately rural communities in the state since the program began accepting applications in January, New Mexico …

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