a. The owner/operator shall, at its expense, complete decommissioning of the community solar facility within twelve (12) months after the end of the useful life of the facility. Decommissioning must occur in the event the facility is not generating electricity for twelve (12) consecutive months.
b. Decommissioning shall include removal of all solar panels, structures, cabling, electrical components, roads, and foundations to a depth of thirty-six (36) inches, as well as any other associated facilities/equipment with satisfactory disposal and recycling of equipment. Disturbed earth shall be graded and reseeded with drought-tolerant native plant species.
c. An independent and New Mexico state certified professional engineer shall be retained to estimate the total cost of decommissioning ("Decommissioning Costs") without regard to salvage value of the equipment, and the cost of decommissioning net of salvage value of the equipment ("Net Decommissioning Costs"). Said estimates shall be submitted to the County after the first year of operation and every fifth year thereafter.
d. The owner/operator shall provide assurances that financial resources will be available to fully decommission the site.
e. The owner/operator is required to post a bond, letter of credit, or the establishment of an escrow account to ensure proper decommissioning.

See § 10.25: COMMUNITY SOLAR for complete, detailed information.