The SAVE Act, introduced by Senators Isakson (R-Ga.) and Bennet (D-Co.) on June 6, 2013, is proposed legislation that would instruct federal loan agencies to assess a borrower’s expected energy costs when financing a house. Better information about a homeowner’s monthly expenses will, at no cost to taxpayers or the current deficit: Enable better mortgage … Continued
Harnessing the irrational side of people to motivate action.
A new metro area has risen to the top of the ENERGY STAR rankings.
Looking at the green leasing trends that emerged from last year's winners.
EPA’s 2015 DataTrends series sheds more light on building energy use.
Green building insights from some of DC's major real estate stakeholders.
Salt Lake City’s new Executive Order targets building energy efficiency.
IMT and the Britt/Makela Group (BMG), with support from the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), have developed a guide to help those with Simple Buildings comply with the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). Though the goal of the guide is to make the energy code more accessible for anyone who is interested, the target … Continued
This matrix compares residential building energy disclosure policies around the U.S. Updated July 2015.
IMT looks at how HUD can better help finance home energy improvements.