Notice of Public Hearing
The Construction Industries Commission will convene a public hearing for the repeal and replacement of 14.7.6 NMAC – 2018 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code and 14.7.9 NMAC – 2018 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code. The hearing will be held before a hearing officer, at which time any interested person is invited to submit data, views, or arguments on the proposed changes, either orally or in writing, and to examine witnesses testifying at the hearing. The hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
The purpose of this public rule hearing is to receive public comments regarding the repeal the 2018 New Mexico Energy Conservation Codes and replaced with the 2021 Energy Conservation Codes. The Energy Conservation Codes establish minimum standards for energy conservation for residential and commercial construction in New Mexico.
The statutory authority for this rulemaking is found in the New Mexico Construction Industries Licensing Act, Subsections F and K of Section 60-13-9 and Section 60-13-44 NMSA 1978.
The hearing is scheduled as follows:
An in-person hearing shall be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at the Regulation and Licensing Department, 5500 San Antonio Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM, Sandia Conference room, starting at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will remain open until 10:00 a.m. or until participants have an opportunity to make public comments, whichever is longer.
Interested persons may obtain copies of the proposed rule changes by logging onto the Construction Industries Division website (www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries) to download the proposed rules or by written request to the Albuquerque CID Office – Regulation and Licensing Department, 5500 San Antonio Drive NE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87109, attention: Quindi Otero-Robertson.
You may send written comments to: Construction Industries Division, – Regulation and Licensing Department, 5500 San Antonio Drive NE, Suite F, Albuquerque, NM 87109, Attention: Public Comments. Written comments may also be faxed to (505) 765-5670 or submitted to Quindi Otero-Robertson at her email address: Quindi.Otero@rld.nm.gov.
All written comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. You may also review submitted comments by requesting copies from Quindi Otero-Robertson at her email address above. Public comments will be posted on the division’s website (www.rld.nm.gov/construction-industries). Written comments may also be received by the Commission at the in-person hearing until the hearing is closed. All public comments received shall be admitted into the record during the public hearing.
If you require special accommodation to attend the hearing, please notify CID by phone, email, or fax, of such needs as soon as possible to ensure adequate accommodation. Telephone: (505) 546-2195. Email: Quindi.Otero@rld.nm.gov; Fax No. (505) 765-5670.
Dear Construction Industries Division,
I totally support this initiative to require efficient buildings, and EV chargers. It is a win win situation for new Mexicans. Renters and homeowners will have lower utility bills. And we do need many more EV charges. Thank you for your support
I am writing to express my strong support for New Mexico?s adoption of the 2021 Energy Conservation Codes for buildings along with EV-ready requirements.
In addition to keeping up with the latest code updates to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, I support the additional proposal to require all new buildings be EV-ready, making it easier for homeowners, residents of multifamily units and users of commercial parking lots to charge their electric vehicles.
The codes call for most new construction to include EV chargers at 5% of parking spaces, and another 5 to 15%, depending on the building type, must have the electrical infrastructure to accommodate future chargers.
Modern energy codes are critical for creating a safe climate and energy savings through weatherization and more efficient heating and cooling equipment. Considering the passage of Clean Cars and Trucks standards and the commercial shift to EVs announced by major automakers, these are common-sense, forward-thinking steps.
I care deeply about the climate crisis and my children?s future. Stronger energy codes reduce climate pollution and other air pollutants, improving our families? health, all while lowering utility bills, so I have more money to contribute to our local economy.
Sincerely,
Nityamo Lian
1317 Princeton Dr NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
nityamo@yahoo.com
(505) 232-7654
Dear Construction Industries Division,
Let’s lead with common sense ~ our future generations may well look back and wonder why we didnt do more sooner. Mitigating the lag effect between knowing, applying and doing IS possible !
I am writing to express my strong support for New Mexico?s adoption of the 2021 Energy Conservation Codes for buildings along with EV-ready requirements.
In addition to keeping up with the latest code updates to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, I support the additional proposal to require all new buildings be EV-ready, making it easier for homeowners, residents of multifamily units and users of commercial parking lots to charge their electric vehicles.
The codes call for most new construction to include EV chargers at 5% of parking spaces, and another 5 to 15%, depending on the building type, must have the electrical infrastructure to accommodate future chargers.
Modern energy codes are critical for creating a safe climate and energy savings through weatherization and more efficient heating and cooling equipment. Considering the passage of Clean Cars and Trucks standards and the commercial shift to EVs announced by major automakers, these are common-sense, forward-thinking steps.
I care deeply about the climate crisis and my children?s future. Stronger energy codes reduce climate pollution and other air pollutants, improving our families? health, all while lowering utility bills, so I have more money to contribute to our local economy.
Sincerely,
Tanja Burns
1204 Paiute Trl
Alamogordo, NM 88310
tanjaburns@outlook.com
(575) 551-4603
Re: Adoption of the 2021 Energy Conservation Codes
Honorable Construction Industries Representatives,
I am writing to you in strong support, and in sincere hope, of your adoption of stronger energy codes for New Mexico.
In support of my request, strongly urging you to adopt the 2021 Energy Conservation Codes, here are my top four most important reasons in the best interests of all New Mexicans;
1. Energy efficiency lowers utility bills, particularly when incorporated into building construction, enabling ‘energy conservation building codes’ to provide a much needed boost especially to middle income and lower income working families, who too often cannot afford the upfront costs for after-the-fact expensive energy efficiency retrofits
2. Renters and homeowners benefit from ‘energy conservation building codes’, from healthier environments, and lower utility costs
3. Reduced energy consumption reduces negative climate impacts, as a result of reduced greenhouse gas emissions from reduced fossil fuel energy production
4. Reduced energy consumption reduces negative health impacts, as a result of reduced greenhouse gas emissions and associated harmful particulates, into the air we breathe.
Please adopt the 2021 Energy Conservation Codes.
Respectfully,
June Parsons
2830 Delicias Road SE
RR, NM 87124
832 723 4533
Comicsilver@gmail.com
Dear Construction Industries Division,
I drive an 2018 EV. When traveling out of town, selecting hotels with charging stations is key. When stopping to eat on the road, I select restaurants with charging stations. In 6 years I only had to replace one part less than $300 and provide regular oil changes. That’s it! and am fortunate to have garage, so I charge my car mainly in garage. When travel to Santa Fe or other locations, I choose lodging based upon having charging stations onsite. Individuals living in apartment complexes will need charging stations. This is the future and the codes need to provide charging options.
I am writing to express my strong support for New Mexico?s adoption of the 2021 Energy Conservation Codes for buildings along with EV-ready requirements.
In addition to keeping up with the latest code updates to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, I support the additional proposal to require all new buildings be EV-ready, making it easier for homeowners, residents of multifamily units and users of commercial parking lots to charge their electric vehicles.
The codes call for most new construction to include EV chargers at 5% of parking spaces, and another 5 to 15%, depending on the building type, must have the electrical infrastructure to accommodate future chargers.
Modern energy codes are critical for creating a safe climate and energy savings through weatherization and more efficient heating and cooling equipment. Considering the passage of Clean Cars and Trucks standards and the commercial shift to EVs announced by major automakers, these are common-sense, forward-thinking steps.
I care deeply about the climate crisis and my children?s future. Stronger energy codes reduce climate pollution and other air pollutants, improving our families? health, all while lowering utility bills, so I have more money to contribute to our local economy.
Sincerely,
Susan Selbin
505 San Carlos Ct. SW
Albuquerque, NM 87104
sselbin@hotmail.com
(505) 242-6058
I am writing in support of the provisions of the updated codes that require new construction to be able to accommodate EV chargers. I do not have time to explain in detail why, but these are an important element of our transition to EVs, which is necessary to protect from the worst effects of climate change.
Very truly yours,
Richard Barish
Attached please find my testimony.
2021 Energy Building Code testimony
EMNRD regarding the new 2021 Energy Conservation Codes.
Best regards
Rebecca Puck
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Rebecca Puck Stair | Director | New Mexico State Energy Office | 505 460 2674 c
Energy Conservation and Management Division
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
1220 South St Francis Drive, Santa Fe NM 87505
rebecca.stair@emnrd.nm.gov
Commercial Buildings -Cost-effectiveness_of_ASHRAE_Standard_90-1-2019-NewMexico
EMNRD – ECMD COMMENTS on ADOPTING THE 2021 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODES Final
Please see attached comments from EMNRD regarding the new 2021 Energy Conservation Codes.
Best regards
Rebecca Puck
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Rebecca Puck Stair | Director | New Mexico State Energy Office | 505 460 2674 c
Energy Conservation and Management Division
Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
1220 South St Francis Drive, Santa Fe NM 87505
rebecca.stair@emnrd.nm.gov
NewMexicoResidentialCostEffectiveness_2021
Dear Construction Industries Division,
It is cheaper to build in an energy-efficient infrastructure than doing it later or constantly upgrading. The increasing temperatures and drought are going to make home energy efficiencies an economic necessity to maintain day to day costs of comfortable homes.
I am writing to express my strong support for New Mexico?s adoption of the 2021 Energy Conservation Codes for buildings along with EV-ready requirements.
In addition to keeping up with the latest code updates to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, I support the additional proposal to require all new buildings be EV-ready, making it easier for homeowners, residents of multifamily units and users of commercial parking lots to charge their electric vehicles.
The codes call for most new construction to include EV chargers at 5% of parking spaces, and another 5 to 15%, depending on the building type, must have the electrical infrastructure to accommodate future chargers.
Modern energy codes are critical for creating a safe climate and energy savings through weatherization and more efficient heating and cooling equipment. Considering the passage of Clean Cars and Trucks standards and the commercial shift to EVs announced by major automakers, these are common-sense, forward-thinking steps.
I care deeply about the climate crisis and my children?s future. Stronger energy codes reduce climate pollution and other air pollutants, improving our families? health, all while lowering utility bills, so I have more money to contribute to our local economy.
Sincerely,
Camille Singaraju
12901 Sunrise Trail Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
bsingaraju@msn.com
(505) 821-6887
Dear Construction Industries Division,
I am writing to express my strong support for New Mexico?s adoption of the 2021 Energy Conservation Codes for buildings along with EV-ready requirements.
In addition to keeping up with the latest code updates to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, I support the additional proposal to require all new buildings be EV-ready, making it easier for homeowners, residents of multifamily units and users of commercial parking lots to charge their electric vehicles.
The codes call for most new construction to include EV chargers at 5% of parking spaces, and another 5 to 15%, depending on the building type, must have the electrical infrastructure to accommodate future chargers.
Modern energy codes are critical for creating a safe climate and energy savings through weatherization and more efficient heating and cooling equipment. Considering the passage of Clean Cars and Trucks standards and the commercial shift to EVs announced by major automakers, these are common-sense, forward-thinking steps.
I care deeply about the climate crisis and my children?s future. Stronger energy codes reduce climate pollution and other air pollutants, improving our families? health, all while lowering utility bills, so I have more money to contribute to our local economy.
Sincerely,
Jack Hunter
6 Encantado Rd
Santa Fe, NM 87508
jacklhunter@icloud.com
(719) 330-5475