PNM Tariff 2025: What New Mexico Homeowners Need to Know
Introduction
The PNM Tariff 2025 is making headlines across New Mexico—and for good reason. Recent changes to PNM’s rate structure, including the rollout of the “Big Beautiful Bill,” are creating confusion and higher bills for homeowners. These tariffs directly affect how much you pay for electricity and how much you can save with solar. Here’s what you need to know and how to protect your wallet.
What Is the PNM Tariff 2025?
Unlike international trade tariffs, a utility tariff is a legal rate schedule approved by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC). The PNM Tariff 2025 outlines exactly how PNM charges customers for electricity—including kilowatt-hour rates, time-of-use pricing, customer charges, and how solar customers are credited for excess energy.
What’s Changing in 2025?
The newest version of the PNM Tariff 2025 includes a two-phase rate adjustment approved by the NMPRC:
- Average monthly increase: $6.23 in Phase I (starting July 2025) and another $6.23 in Phase II (starting April 2026)
- Time-of-Day (TOD) program: Optional rates that reward customers for shifting usage to off-peak hours
- Customer charges: Adjustments to fixed costs that may affect your bill regardless of how much energy you use
If you’re seeing a spike in your energy bill or feel like you’re being charged unfairly, these structural changes are likely part of the reason.
How Does the PNM Tariff 2025 Affect Solar Savings?
If you already have solar—or are thinking about installing—these tariff updates could impact your return on investment. Here’s how:
- Customer charges remain: Even with solar, monthly charges apply
- Time-of-use strategies: Solar systems can be designed to reduce grid draw during peak pricing periods
- Net metering remains intact: As of 2025, homeowners still receive full credit for excess power sent back to the grid
That’s why many solar homeowners are reviewing their systems and considering upgrades like battery storage to maximize savings.
Why Acting Now Matters
If you wait, your energy costs could keep rising. By going solar under the current PNM rules, you can:
- Lock in lower electric bills before future tariff changes are proposed
- Capitalize on net metering benefits that are still available
- Reduce reliance on PNM’s grid and upcoming price adjustments
See how much you can save under today’s rules.
Is Solar Still Worth It Under the New PNM Tariff 2025?
Yes—but it depends on how you go solar. With smart system design and expert planning, you can still save significantly. Modern systems include:
- Time-of-use optimized designs to reduce usage during peak hours
- Solar batteries to store excess power and reduce grid reliance
- Flexible financing that keeps your monthly costs predictable
Why Choose a Trusted Installer?
Understanding the PNM Tariff 2025 takes expertise. Partnering with a reputable solar installer means:
- Custom analysis of your current bill and projected solar savings
- Designs that take tariff changes into account
- Support through every step—from permits to performance monitoring
See how we’ve helped homeowners across New Mexico adapt to PNM’s rate changes.
Conclusion
The PNM Tariff 2025 changes aren’t just legal jargon—they directly impact your wallet. If you’re tired of unpredictable bills and shrinking savings, it’s time to take action. Contact us today for a custom solar plan that works with—not against—New Mexico’s evolving utility structure.