Resources

(Report any questions or errors in these resources to NMevrgrn@gmail.com)

HERS Ratings - Live Better in a HERS Rated Home. HERS rated homes are good for your family’s health and comfort, your finances, the environment and the country!

• HERS vs ERI - The new New Mexico Energy Conservation Code is now using the ERI. This is similar to the HERS used in the old NM code but they can deliver different results. This PDF gives a good overview of the difference.

  
  

Santa Fe City Green Codes - The Residential Green Building Code for new single-family, attached and detached, including guest houses requires a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) Index and a WERS (Water Efficiency Rating Score) rating. 

Santa Fe County Green Building Codes -  The 2016 SLDC governs land use and development throughout the unincorporated areas of the County. The 2016 SLDC contains the regulations and amendments that a property owner must follow when building or remodeling a structure.  Once approved by the county, your plans will be review by the NM Construction Industries (CID) and they will issue the building permit. They will also be doing all the inspections and issue the Certificate of Occupancy.

The county currently (4/1/22) shows 5 forms they want completed in addition to a full set of plans, and the documents from the Energy Rater showing an ERI of 61 or lower.  

All of these forms have been converted to PDF Forms so you download and complete. The sections where you describe driving directions is awkward so keep it short.  

1.) Development Permit Application

2.) Multi-Purpose State Building Application (also used by CID)

3.) Residential Energy Plan Review Checklist (also used by CID-see instruction under CID)

4.) Application for Permit to Construct (SF)

5.) Hot Water Re-circulation System Development Affidavit (SF)

NM Construction Industries Division (CID)

• Residential Energy Plan Review Checklist - This checklist is from CID as of 3/25/2021. This is a PDF form. In Santa Fe County, check climate zone 5, Performance Path, and Performance; 2018 ICC ERI. The occupancy Group and Division is R-3 for a new residence. Instructions for completing the form.

• New Mexico Energy Conservation Code - the NMECC is based on the International Code Councils (ICC) 2018 International Conservation Code. This code was adopted and in effect as of September 25, 2020. On March 25, 2021 it will mandatory for building permits and construction.

• New Mexico Thermal Bypass Checklist - this checklist has been in the ICC IECC for some time. In the IECC it is in R402.4 Air Leakage (Mandatory) and reveres to Table R402.1.1. To help inspectors and builders, CID has developed a checklist form that can be used in the field.

• New Mexico Duct Sealing Visual Inspection Checklist - this mandatory checklist has been added to the New Mexico Energy Conservation Code. It is intended to help builders and inspectors visually verify all duct works is properly sealed.

• Multi-Purpose State Building Application - This checklist is from CID as of 3/25/2021 and is a PDF form.

• EnergyStar Thermal Bypass Checklist 2.0 Guide

  
  

The International Energy Conservation Code 2018 is the basis for the New Mexican Energy Conservation Code. All code compliance paths are required to mee the mandatory requirements in the code. This document highlights all the mandatory items.

Sustainable Building Tax Credits - The SBTC is an income tax credit to encourage private sector design and construction of energy efficient, sustainable buildings for commercial and residential use.