Senate Memorial 10 requests the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department to convene a working group to design a pilot project aimed at evaluating the economic, safety, and grid impacts of installing portable solar generation devices in low-income households. The memorial highlights the significant energy insecurity faced by many low-income residents in New Mexico, who spend a disproportionately high percentage of their income on energy costs. It emphasizes the potential of small-scale, portable solar systems to provide a more accessible alternative to traditional rooftop solar installations, which often come with high upfront costs and are not feasible for many households.

The working group is to include representatives from electric utilities and nonprofit organizations experienced in equitable clean energy deployment. The pilot project will involve the installation of portable solar devices on the rooftops or balconies of five to ten low-income households, with the primary objectives of quantifying the economic benefits for participants and assessing the impact on local utility distribution. The working group is also tasked with presenting its findings and recommendations to the interim legislative committee on energy and natural resources by November 1, 2026.