Foxtail Flats excess solar power strategy
Los Alamos County
Summary
The new solar and battery project will produce more power than the county needs in spring, summer, and fall — about $2.1 million worth a year. Staff laid out five options: sell it to the regional market, sign a contract with a buyer, add more batteries, use as much as possible locally, or a mix. The board stressed reliability over pure economics until the plant proves itself.
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Last discussed Sep 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $2.12 million a year of purchased solar is at risk of being wasted if no use or buyer is found; full plant capacity arrives summer 2027.
Ratepayers benefit if staff finds a buyer or good market prices instead of curtailing power already paid for.
Ratepayers bear the cost if the excess power is curtailed without compensation.
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