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.

Notice of Proposed Hearing

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Proposed Rules

14.7.9 Commercial
14.7.6 Residential

170 Comments

  1. 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,

    Terry Carlin
    2545 Camino Cabestro
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
    terrycarlin2q@gmail.com
    (505) 204-3285

  2. 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,

    Myron Rightman
    154 Vuelta Maria
    Santa Fe, NM 87506
    lasdosbks@aol.com
    (505) 920-1326

  3. 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,

    Rebecca Rose
    2850 Fairway Dr Apt 28
    Las Cruces, NM 88011
    rrose0817@yahoo.com
    (575) 571-1345

  4. 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,

    David Morrison
    205 Pueblo Solano Rd NW
    Albuquerque, NM 87107
    david_505_smile@yahoo.com
    (505) 344-8693

  5. 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,

    Alex Stavrides
    11600 Academy Rd NE Apt 3822
    Albuquerque, NM 87111
    stavride@hotmail.com
    (302) 983-5144

  6. 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,

    Ursula Hofer
    2201 Old Arroyo Chamiso
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
    ursulahofer4@icloud.com
    (505) 470-4542

  7. Dear Construction Industries Division,

    Energy-saving building codes will reduce reliance on ALL fuel

    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,

    George Parrish
    226 Valentin Rd # B
    Belen, NM 87002
    gjp1226@yahoo.com
    (231) 343-5404

  8. 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,

    Katherine Webster
    4027 Smith Ave SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
    kwebster@trinity.edu
    (505) 659-6659

  9. 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,

    Barbara Lenssen
    2227 Calle Cacique
    Santa Fe, NM 87505
    barbaralenssen@comcast.net
    (505) 982-6200

  10. 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,

    Norris Hopkinson
    PO Box 514
    Grants, NM 87020
    norrihopkinson@hotmail.com
    (314) 884-1214

  11. 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,

    Barbara Swyden
    720 Garnet Dr NE
    Rio Rancho, NM 87124
    quietstorm.swyden@gmail.com
    (505) 515-1705

  12. 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,

    Lynn Sprain
    508 Arizona St SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87108
    lynnsprain@yahoo.com
    (408) 929-5024

  13. 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,

    David Kennedy
    941 Calle Mejia Apt 901
    Santa Fe, NM 87501
    foxandska@yahoo.com
    (505) 205-8334

  14. 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,

    Sarah McDougal
    941 Calle Mejia Apt 323
    Santa Fe, NM 87501
    sarahmcdougal08@gmail.com
    (505) 372-8535

  15. 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,

    Daisy Kates
    PO Box 661
    Placitas, NM 87043
    daisyklay@yahoo.com
    (505) 867-3790

  16. Dear Construction Industries Division,

    As an architect working with commercial clients, budgets can speak louder than the environment. There is no excuse to building to less than the highest performance standards! If policy requires more stringent energy conservation, it will be easier to ensure our clients and the contractors build to the highest standard.

    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,

    Edward Huyck
    1564 Canyon Rd
    Santa Fe, NM 87501
    teddyhuyck@gmail.com
    (415) 235-2247

  17. 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,

    Kim Kresovich
    1105 El Pueblo Rd NW
    Los Ranchos, NM 87114
    kkresovich@gmail.com
    (505) 220-8244

  18. 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,

    Joanie Kaiser
    404 Cortez Pl
    Santa Fe, NM 87501
    passaddi@gmail.com
    (505) 920-5014

  19. 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,

    Barbara Schroder
    10 Camino Peralta
    Santa Fe, NM 87507
    barbs1@bway.net
    (917) 364-1872

  20. Dear Construction Industries Division,

    Please!

    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,

    Paula Diehl
    3512 Kayenta Dr
    Farmington, NM 87402
    pauladinco@fastmail.com
    (303) 834-0250

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