Go Green
The City of Las Cruces Economic Development Department can help businesses and residents balance economic vitality, environmental health, and social responsibility now and in the future.
HOW TO GO SOLAR
The How to Go Solar (PDF) provides residents, business owners, solar developers, and installers with a complete list of solar essentials. Here you can learn about solar technologies, rebates and incentives, and educational opportunities.
The City of Las Cruces has received recognition from the Department of Energy’s Solsmart program for its efforts in making it faster, easier, and more affordable to go solar!
State of New Mexico Clean Energy Incentives
Clean Energy Performance Financing
State of New Mexico Tax Incentives
- Sustainable Building Tax Credit
- Agricultural Biomass Tax Credit
- Geothermal Heat Pump Tax Credit
- Biodiesel Facilities Tax Credit
- Renewable Energy Production Tax Credit
- New Solar Market Development Tax Credit March 2020
Other State Funding Opportunities
PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Bond Financing
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs help homeowners cover the initial purchase and installation costs of renewable-energy systems.
Utility Incentives
New Mexico Public Regulation Commission: Utilities - Energy Efficiency
Utilities in New Mexico offer rebates, discounts and other incentives for their customers to save energy, including efficient cooling equipment rebate, Energy Star computer rebate, solar energy incentives, refrigerator recycling, free low flow showerhead, insulation rebate, building retrofit rebate, business tune ups, Energy Star new home rebate, solar screens rebate, lighting discounts, and home energy checkup discount. You can even get paid if you reduce electricity demand on high-use days. Click on the link above to find out which incentives are for you.
Other State Incentive Information
Gross Receipts Tax Exemption for Wind and Solar Systems
Federal Tax Incentives
Tax Credits, Rebates & Savings
Federal Tax Credits for Consumer Energy Efficiency
Other Federal Funding Opportunities
Clean Renewable Energy Bond Program
Qualified Energy Conservation Bonds