The way we build homes is changing! New Mexico Adopts the 2021 IECC with amendments.
Builders, Architects, and Inspectors
The 2021 NM Residential Energy Conservation Code was Adopted January 30 and becomes Mandatory on July 30.
The educational program for builders and code officials is being coordinated by the Santa Fe Community College Energy Smart Academy and is sponsored by the Santa Fe New Mexican in partnership with Northern NM Home Builder’s Association.
Attend this education seminar to understand these mandatory changes to building practices. Lunch is included w/ RSVP.
Where: 2520 Camino Entrada, Suite B, Santa Fe 87507
When: Friday, May 24th, 12:00 NOON
12:30-2 PM – [Builder focus portion of the program will last approx. 2 hours]
12-4 PM [Additional 2-hour “deeper-dive” into compliance for Code Officials wishing to earn CEUs for the workshop will immediately follow the builder presentation.]
Seminar will cover:
Code Compliance Responsibility
Overview of process NMRECC 2021 development
Compliance Paths
Total UA option and new Tradeoff Worksheet, EMNRD
Science behind the Change
Inspections Process
Questions & Answers
This education seminar is supported by a grant from the US DOE’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The funding was awarded to NM Energy, Mineral, and Natural Resources Department through its Energy Conservation and Management Division.
The program is coordinated by the Santa Fe Community College Energy Smart Academy.
Presented by David Best and EverGreen Building Solutions principal Stephen Onstad. EverGreen is a building science consultancy located in and serving northern NM. They are certified HERS raters, EnergyStar, DOE Zero Energy Ready Homes, Build Green New Mexico, LEED, Passive House, and ICC Residential Energy Inspector/Plans Examiners.
