The State of New Mexico is distributing the Inflation Reduction Act's rebate monies through the Energy Conservation and Management (ECAM), a division of the Energy, Mineral and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD). Here, you can find information on the Home Energy Efficiency Rebates (HEAR), the Home Energy Rebates (HER, coming soon), and the Sustainable Building Tax Credit/Energy Conserving Products (ECP) programming as related to insulation.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assists eligible persons and families with their heating and cooling costs. When in crisis, LIHEAP can help you faster if you:
- have disconnected utility service
- have a disconnect notice (provide copy)
- are almost out of wood, propane, or other bulk fuels
The LIHEAP application can be found in multiple languages here.
The New Mexico Energy$mart Weatherization Assistance Program is applicable for owners and renters (with permission). This program is administered for the north half of the state through the Central New Mexico Housing Corporation. Family unit size and income is a factor in program eligibility.
Generally, once accepted into the program, a weatherization technician will conduct an energy audit as well as evaluate related health and safety conditions. Weatherization crews install the most cost-effective energy efficiency measures and inform occupants how to maintain the installed measures.
**DPU does not currently offer energy audits do to staffing.