The "Efficiency and Mercury Standards for Products and Lighting Fixtures Act" aims to enhance energy and water efficiency standards for various products sold or leased in New Mexico. By July 1, 2026, the state's energy, minerals, and natural resources department is required to adopt rules that prohibit the sale of specific products unless they meet established efficiency standards. The act covers a range of products, including commercial kitchen equipment, faucets, and lighting fixtures, while exempting certain items such as those manufactured for sale outside the state or designed for recreational vehicles.

Additionally, the act sets forth a timeline for compliance, stating that starting January 1, 2027, no new covered products may be sold unless they meet the adopted standards, and by January 1, 2028, installation of such products for compensation will also require compliance. The department is empowered to establish new or revised standards and to implement testing, certification, and labeling requirements. Violations of the act can result in civil penalties, with escalating fines for repeated offenses. The act also allows utilities to offer rebates and incentives for a year following the implementation of new standards to facilitate the transition away from prohibited products.