New Mexico
New Mexico has made significant progress on climate action, especially in recent years under Governor Grisham’s leadership.
Legislative Profile
Governor: Michelle Lujan Grisham (D)
House: Democratic majority
Senate: Democratic majority
U.S. Climate Alliance Member
Key Resources
New Mexico State Energy Profile — U.S. EIA
Climate Adaptation & Resilience – Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department
New Mexico Energy Policy Simulator — Energy Innovation and RMI
Emissions Reduction Targets
By 2030:
45%
Target relative to 2005 levels
2019 GHG Emissions By Sector (%)
- Commercial
- Electric
- Residential
- Industrial
- Transportation
- Agriculture
Source: EPA State Inventory Tool (SIT)
Use the + icons in each policy area below to explore climate policy that has been passed at the state level, with links to relevant legislation and trackers. Policies in gray have not yet been passed in this state.
Climate Governance & Equity
Climate Governance
Greenhouse Gas Targets
Emissions Reduction Target
45% by 2030 Relative to 2005 levels
Mandate Source
Voluntary – Executive Order 2019-003 (2019)
Climate Action Plan
Climate Bureaucracy
Interagency Commissions/Task Forces
Interagency Climate Change Task Force
Non-Governmental Advisory Bodies
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
Green Bank
Lead by Example
ACEEE Score – 1 out of 1 point**
Public Fleet ZEV Requirements
Equity
Environmental Justice Community Designation
Mandate Source
SB 112 (2021)
Definition
“Disproportionately impacted communities” are defined as a community or population of people for which multiple burdens, including environmental and socioeconomic stressors, inequity, poverty, high unemployment, pollution or discrimination, may act to persistently and negatively affect the health, well-being and environment of the community or population and includes tribal communities, communities of color and low-income rural communities and native people, people of color, women, immigrants, youth, formerly incarcerated people, LGBTQ people and people with disabilities.
Include race? Yes | Include income? Yes | Include pollution burden? Yes
State EJ Mapping Tools
EJ Community Benefit Requirement
EJ Bureaucracy
**The ACEEE Energy Efficiency Scorecard analyzes the policies and programs states adopt to save energy in public sector buildings and transportation fleets. States can earn up to 1 point.
Adaptation & Resilience
Electricity
Renewables and Energy Storage
Greenhouse Gas Targets
Renewable Portfolio Standard
Distributed Generation/Solar Carve-out
SPOT Components – 4 out of 5*
Net Metering
SPOT Components – 5 out of 11*
Energy Storage Standard
SPOT Components – 2 out of 5*
Shared Renewables
SPOT Components – 3 out of 6*
Grid and Utility Reform
Clean Energy Plan
Grid Modernization Plan
The GridWise Alliance’s Grid Modernization Index (GMI) evaluates and ranks the status of grid modernization efforts across all 50 states and D.C.
50-state Ranking – 44th
Interconnection Standards
SPOT Components – 5 out of 6*
Utility Green Power Option
SPOT Components – 6 out of 6*
New Utility Business Model Proceeding
SPOT Components – 1 out of 5*
Carbon Pollution Pricing
*The State Policy Opportunity Tracker (SPOT) breaks clean energy policies down into “components”, which are binary questions to evaluate policy quality. Higher quality policies have more of their SPOT components fulfilled.
Buildings & Efficiency
Building Energy Codes
Residential Codes
SPOT Components – 4 out of 6*
Statewide code – 2018 IECC
Commercial Codes
SPOT Components – 3 out of 6*
Statewide code – 2018 IECC
Stretch or Reach Codes
*The State Policy Opportunity Tracker (SPOT) breaks clean energy policies down into “components”, which are binary questions to evaluate policy quality. Higher quality policies have more of their SPOT components fulfilled.
Efficiency Programs and Incentives
Weatherization Programs
SPOT Components – 2 out of 4*
Energy Auditing Programs
Retrocommissioning Programs
Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE)
SPOT Components – 4 out of 10*
Energy Savings Performance Contracting
SPOT Components – 5 out of 5*
Standards and Market Mechanisms
Energy Efficiency Resource Standard
SPOT Components – 2 out of 5*
Building Performance Standard (BPS)
Appliance Performance Standard (APS)
Carbon Pollution Pricing
Buildings Data Disclosure
Transportation
Vehicle Standards and Incentives
Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) Standards
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandates
EV Targets and Sales Requirements
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle (MHDVs) Sales Standards
Electric Vehicle Incentives
SPOT Components – 2 out of 5*
Charging Infrastructure Incentives
SPOT Components – 0 out of 5*
Carbon Pollution Pricing
Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)
State Planning and Investment
Greenhouse Gas Targets
Decarbonization Plan
EV and EV Charging Infrastructure Plans
EV Transit Bus Deployment
The ACEEE Transportation Electrification Scorecard analyzes the level of investment and policies states adopt to procure electric transit buses. States can earn up to 6 points.
ACEEE Score – 1 out of 6 points
Bicycle Friendly State
The League of American Bicyclists’ State Report Cards evaluate and rank the safety and efficiency of active transportation systems across all 50 states.
50-state Ranking – 35th
*The State Policy Opportunity Tracker (SPOT) breaks clean energy policies down into “components”, which are binary questions to evaluate policy quality. Higher quality policies have more of their SPOT components fulfilled.
Agriculture
Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture Governance
Financial Incentives
SB218 / HB 204 (2019) – Healthy Soils Act 2019
HB 89 (2021) – Healthy Soil Tax Refund Contribution Option
Technical Assistance & Education Programs
SB218 / HB 204 (2019) – Healthy Soils Act 2019
Food Waste Bans and Targets
Industry, Materials, and Waste Management
Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) Regulations
HFC Regulations
Methane Regulations
19.15.27 and 19.15.28 NMAC (2021) – Requires oil and gas operators to capture 98% of their waste natural gas by the end of 2026.
20.2.50 NMAC (2022) – Requires oil and gas operators to calculate emission rates, perform monthly checks for leaks and fix them within 15 days, and establishes emission reduction requirements for certain equipment and processes.