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SB 65

CONSUMER SOLAR PROTECTION ACT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Janelle Anyanonu and 1 co-sponsor

New Mexico bill establishing consumer protections for residential solar installations, including standards for sales practices, contracts, and service provider accountability.

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Bill Summary · SB 65

Legislative bill overview

SB 65, the Consumer Solar Protection Act, establishes regulatory protections and standards for residential solar energy installations and solar service providers in New Mexico. The bill aims to prevent predatory practices, ensure transparent pricing, and establish consumer recourse mechanisms for solar contracts and installations.

Why is this important

Solar energy adoption is growing in New Mexico, and consumers have reported issues with misleading sales practices, unclear financing terms, and poor installation quality. This bill addresses market failures where information asymmetry between solar companies and homeowners can lead to unfavorable contracts and substandard work, protecting residents from financial and property damage risks.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance costs: Solar installers and service providers may face increased licensing, disclosure, and documentation requirements that raise operational costs and could be passed to consumers
  • Scope of regulations: Disagreement likely exists over how extensive protections should be—whether they apply only to sales practices, installation standards, warranty requirements, or financing arrangements
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Questions about which agency enforces the law, what penalties apply to violators, and whether dispute resolution favors consumers or allows companies adequate due process

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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