The Residential Green Building Codes became effective on JULY 1ST 2009 for all new building applications submitted on or after that date.  The Home Energy Rating System (HERS) requirement was changed on July 28, 2010.  Please click below to go to the green building code webpage to download the most recent checklist and other documents.

For information and download links for documents related to the code go the the Green Building Code webpage.

To learn more about the codes and how to comply with them, contact Richard Valentine at 505-955-6624 or Katherine Mortimer at 505-955-6608.

The Sustainable Santa Fe Plan outlines the City's program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to make the community more resilient to weather the changes that are inevitble from global warming in increased energy costs.  Developed in response to the U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement which the City adopted in 2006, this plan seeks to both reduce the City's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and to prepare the City to be resilient to the effects of both climate change and peak oil.

The Annual Progress Report for the year 2009 provides information on how the progress towards completing action items included in the plan.

If you have questions about the Sustainable Santa Fe Plan or implementation of any of its sections, please contact Katherine Mortimer. 

Katherine Mortimer, Supervising Planner, heads up the sustainbility efforts of the City of Santa Fe including greenhouse gas emission reduction, green building codes, food systems and policy, ecological adaptation and education and outreach.

Contact:
Phone (505) 955-6608
Email

Nick Schiavo, Energy Specialist, heads up the City's efforts to reduce energy demand, promote clean renewable energy, and improve the City's facilities and fleet efficiency.

Contact:
Phone (505) 955-6693
Email

Maria Vigil, Project Specialist, assists with the sustainability projects.