Involving community in policymaking makes for better outcomes, especially when balancing affordability and decarbonization. This research paper was published as part of the Summer Study 2026 proceedings.
Last June, we looked at the first compliance deadlines for building performance standards. A year later, we’re starting to see the data…and the results are promising. Across the next year, IMT will share stories and data from these jurisdictions to highlight how these policies are working. Key takeaways at a glance Buildings are hitting their … Continued
Why one state’s new building performance strategy is a big deal for community involvement and climate action
This year marks an exciting milestone in our field: the first BPS compliance deadlines are taking effect in cities like New York City, Denver, and St. Louis.
New York and Colorado building performance standards upheld against legal challenges.
State climate policies won’t be affected by Chevron ruling—silver lining for equitable building decarb.
Rajiv and Cliff here with your latest building performance standards (BPS) updates. There’s nothing we love more than a new player on the BPS roster. This time coming straight out of the ethereal mountain landscape of Seattle—birthplace of grunge and Sir Mix-A-Lot. On December 12th, 2023, the City Council of Seattle unanimously passed a Building … Continued
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SB 48 from California’s state senate prioritizes interagency and community collaboration for building decarb.
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