Wildfire tops New Mexico's list of costly weather hazards, and in high-risk areas, utilities can turn off power to prevent fires. This page lists installers by city and shows how to confirm a license with the New Mexico Construction Industries Division before you hire.
Find an Installer by City
Don't see your city? Many installers serve a wide area. Check the nearest city, or ask us for help.
Installers Serving New Mexico
We're still vetting installers in New Mexico. In the meantime, our team can help you plan a system and explain what to look for in an installer.
Home Backup in New Mexico: What to Know
Outages and the New Mexico Grid
FEMA's National Risk Index puts expected annual losses in New Mexico from wildfire at about $113 million, more than any other weather hazard that commonly knocks out power. Heat waves and cold waves come next, and Roosevelt County has the highest wildfire losses in the state.
Utilities
PNM serves Albuquerque and much of north-central New Mexico, El Paso Electric serves the Las Cruces area, Southwestern Public Service (Xcel Energy) serves eastern New Mexico, and electric cooperatives serve much of the rest.
Incentives and Utility Programs
We haven't confirmed a statewide home battery rebate in New Mexico as of October 2026. PNM publishes its solar and storage options online, and other utilities and co-ops run their own programs, so ask yours what's offered.
Checking an Installer's License
New Mexico licenses electrical contractors and certifies journeyman electricians through the Construction Industries Division (CID) of the Regulation and Licensing Department. Check a license on the department's verification page.
Permits and Inspections
Electrical permits come from the Construction Industries Division, or from your city or county if it runs its own inspection program, as Albuquerque does.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Home Backup Installer
- Are you licensed for this work in New Mexico? Ask for the license number and check it with the New Mexico Construction Industries Division.
- Will you pull the permits and schedule the inspections? Permitted work protects your insurance and resale value.
- Have you installed this type of system before? Ask about battery, generator or transfer-switch projects like yours, and which brands.
- Will you install equipment I buy myself? Many installers will. Some only install what they sell. Ask before you buy.
- What's included in the quote? Look for the equipment, panel work, transfer switch, permits, utility paperwork and haul-away.
- What warranty do you provide on your workmanship? It's separate from the manufacturer's equipment warranty.
- How will the system switch over in an outage? Automatic or manual, and which circuits will be backed up.
- Who services the system after installation?
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New Mexico Home Backup FAQs
Do I need a licensed contractor to install a home battery in New Mexico?
Are there New Mexico incentives for home batteries?
Will a battery get me through a public safety power shutoff?
It can, if it's sized to your essential loads and the expected duration. Solar recharging or a generator input extends runtime. Ask your installer to design around your utility's typical shutoff length.
Can I buy my own equipment and hire a local installer?
Often, yes. Many installers will install customer-supplied equipment, but policies vary. Each listing in this directory shows whether the installer says they do. Confirm with the installer before you buy, and share the exact model so they can plan the installation.
Does Outbound Power install equipment?
No. Outbound Power sells home backup equipment and helps you plan a system. Installation is done by independent, licensed contractors like those listed here.
How are installers chosen for this directory?
Installers apply or are invited. Before listing, we confirm their business identity, check their license with the New Mexico Construction Industries Division, and confirm their services and service area. Verified installers have also completed an insurance and reputation review. Nobody pays to be listed or for placement. Directory standards →
Installers listed here are independent businesses, not employees or agents of Outbound Power. We check the items described in our directory standards, but we don't supervise or guarantee their work. Confirm licensing, permits, pricing and warranty terms in your written agreement. Listed in alphabetical order; Verified installers appear first. Nobody pays for placement.
