New Mexico

Summary:

Both New Mexico's residential and commercial energy codes are mandatory statewide. The residential code requires compliance with the 2006 IECC. The commercial code requires compliance with ASHRAE 90.1-2004.

The Construction Industries Division is currently in the process of updating the statewide codes to the 2009 IECC, with additional measures that will result in at least a 20% energy savings over the 2006 IECC. These new statewide codes should be completed and in place by mid-2010. Two jurisdictions, Albuquerque and Santa Fe, have building codes in effect this year that are beyond the 2006 IECC. Albuquerque's codes go into effect on Dec 1 and are approximately 30% better than the 2006 IECC for residential and commercial. Santa Fe's residential codes are substantially better than 2006 IECC as well.

Links:

• EERE Building Energy Codes Program

• Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP)

• Energy Conservation and Management Division

Contacts:

Fermin Aragon, Bureau Chief
New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division

Phone: 505-476-4672
Email: fermin.aragon@state.nm.us

Susie Marbury, Energy Efficiency / Green Building Administrator
Energy Conservation and Management Division

Phone: 505-476-3254
Email: susie.marbury@state.nm.us

Brian K. Johnson, P.E, Energy Technology and Engineering Manager
Energy Conservation and Management Division

Phone: 505-476-3313
Email: brian.k.johnson@state.nm.us

Last Updated 09/01/2009

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