The Residential Green Building Codes became effective on JULY 1ST 2009 for all new building applications submitted on or after that date.  To learn more about the codes and how to comply with them, come to a free presentation:

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Questions?  Call Katherine Mortimer at 505-955-6608.

Quick Downloads for the Code:
A fillable Excel version of the Checklist (Complete this and submit to the City along with one copy of your plan set and any other required documentation) (updated with 7/8/09 approved revisions)

Adminstrative Procedures which includes a Users Guide providing more information on each checklist item. (updated with 7/8/09 approved revisions)

A list of Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Professionals in the area for use in getting the HERS index for a new home is provided for your reference.  Check the Residential Energy Services Network website for any updates to this list.

More information about the code and information about innovative options and interpretations of specific items go to the Green Building Code webpage.

If you have questions regarding green building please contact Katherine Mortimer or Ted Swisher (contact information at the right side of this page) 

The Sustainable Santa Fe Commission has awarded the first annual Sustainable Santa Fe Awards. The awards were given to projects completed during 2008 in the following categories:~ Water Conservation Project~ Waste Reduction Project~ Ecological Adaption Project~ Sustainable Food Project~ Green Building/Planning Project~ Transportation Project~ Renewable Energy Project~ Education Project~ Youth Creative Services Project~ Best Project Not Covered~ Special Recognition ~ Livetime AchievementClick here to find out who won.

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 Sustainable Santa Fe Newsletter (April 2009) ourlines a number of activities that have been going on that implement the Plan. 

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

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.