March 5, 2026 — Washington, DC The Institute for Market Transformation released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) released a Memorandum of Agreement to move primary oversight and management of the ENERGY STAR program from EPA to DOE. “ENERGY STAR is a remarkably successful public-private partnership … Continued
Rylyn Kelley explains what’s happening with building energy codes in 2026
Get the key details of West Hollywood’s Building Performance Standard
James Burton forecasts building performance policies for 2026
Do buildings actually comply with energy codes? A Department of Energy project investigated results and offers recommendations for energy efficient building codes and policies
As state and local governments look for ways to reduce emissions and improve the affordability and resilience of buildings, a growing number are turning to Building Performance Standards. These policies address energy waste in existing buildings and use multiple alternative compliance paths (ACPs) to provide flexibility. But not all of these alternative pathways are created … Continued
How New Orleans finally passed a law requiring buildings to track energy use, and what it means for residents
Buildings are more than bricks and walls: they’re where we live, work, and learn. In most large cities in North America, buildings are also the largest source of the greenhouse gas emissions warming our planet.
The report provides a landscape assessment of alternative compliance pathways used for building performance standards nationwide.
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.