International Building Energy Rating & Disclosure Policy Fact Sheet
Building energy rating & disclosure legislation around the world.
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Commercial Energy Policy Toolkit: Energy-Aligned Leasing
IMT and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA have partnered to create a toolkit of 11 policies and programs that local governments can implement today as part of a of multi-policy approach. The toolkit highlights successful local programs and best practices that governments can use to establish their own policy and program mix, based on local … Continued
Commercial Energy Policy Toolkit: Energy Code Compliance
IMT and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA have partnered to create a toolkit of 11 policies and programs that local governments can implement today as part of a of multi-policy approach. The toolkit highlights successful local programs and best practices that governments can use to establish their own policy and program mix, based on local … Continued
Commercial Energy Policy Toolkit: Energy Savvy Appraisal
IMT and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA have partnered to create a toolkit of 11 policies and programs that local governments can implement today as part of a of multi-policy approach. The toolkit highlights successful local programs and best practices that governments can use to establish their own policy and program mix, based on local … Continued
Building Energy Code Compliance: A Low-Cost Tool to Boost Jobs, Cut Pollution, and Advance…
Though many states have adopted or will soon adopt the latest model energy codes, many new homes and businesses fail to comply with mandatory efficiency requirements, consuming far more energy and money to operate than they should. This fact sheet includes information about the benefits of building energy codes and steps that policymakers can take … Continued
$810 Million Funding Needed to Achieve 90% Compliance With Building Energy Codes
Building energy codes are one of the nation's most effective means of reducing energy costs and cutting pollution, but widespread noncompliance weakens these savings. An analysis by an IMT-led task force of experts reveals an annual spending need of $810 million for compliance initiatives at all levels of government, including training, outreach, implementation, and enforcement. … Continued
Economic Benefits of Building Energy Performance Benchmarking, Disclosure and Labeling
Energy ratings can make properties more profitable, and managing building energy use is a multi-billion-dollar industry and growing. Read about these benefits and more in this two-page backgrounder.
Definitions for Building Energy Efficiency Terminology
Need help finding out what point-of-transaction disclosure is, or what labeling means in the context of energy-efficient buildings? Find out in this list of definitions.
Energy Assessor Credentialing Program Profiles: Commissioning (Cx) and Energy Auditor Programs
Update, 7/2012: See a comprehensive list of training and certification programs for energy engineers, auditors, and managers; in commissioning and retro-commissioning; and for facility managers. See also a list of HVAC technician training and certification programs. IMT conducted a review of professional certification programs in the building industry. There is growing demand from local, state, … Continued
Comparative Analysis of U.S. and China Building Energy Rating and Labeling Systems
Rating the energy performance of buildings is an emerging policy tool in both the United States and China. Although rating policies and practices between the two countries differ in terms of approach, structure, administration and support, the goal of encouraging greater energy efficiency and fewer greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector is shared. This … Continued