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

States Newsroom · October 6, 2026

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. 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…

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

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