SENATE BILL

55th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2021

INTRODUCED BY

William P. Soules

AN ACT

RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION; REQUIRING NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION TO INCLUDE WIRING FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS AND ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

     SECTION 1. A new section of the Construction Industries Licensing Act is enacted to read:

     "[NEW MATERIAL] NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION--INCLUDING WIRING FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS--ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLES FOR CHARGING ELECTRIC VEHICLES.--

          A. As used in this section, "photovoltaic system" means a power system designed to supply usable solar power to a residence that may be a grid-tied, grid-hybrid or off-grid system.

          B. All new residential construction after July 1, 2021 shall be wired so that a photovoltaic system may be easily installed and shall include at least one electrical receptacle for charging electric vehicles.

          C. The commission shall promulgate rules to modify New Mexico's adopted National Electrical Code to implement the provisions of this section."

     SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE.--The effective date of the provisions of this act is July 1, 2021.

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