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Alabama Residential Energy Code Field Study: Baseline Report

The Alabama Residential Energy Code Field Study: Baseline Report identifies opportunities to reduce homeowner utility bills in residential single-family new construction in Alabama by increasing compliance with the state energy code.

Added Value of ENERGY STAR-Labeled Commercial Buildings in the U.S. Market

Download the PDF to view the full sized image of the added value of ENERGY STAR-labeled commercial buildings in the U.S. market. Dozens of statistical studies have proven that commercial tenants, investors, and consumers are willing to pay a premium to lease or buy energy-efficient properties. Even controlling for other factors (like location and size), research … Continued

Ten New U.S. Cities Join the City Energy Project to Cut Climate Pollution from Buildings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Weeks, IMT / katie.weeks@imt.org / 202-525-2883, x306 Danna Walker, NRDC / dwalkers@nrdc.org / 240.498.6193 Now comprising 20 cities, by 2030 the project could save more than $1.5 billion annually and reduce climate pollution equivalent to taking 2 million cars off the road for a year November 15, 2016—Mayors from 10 U.S. … Continued

Using Performance Data Could Help Unlock Billions of Dollars of Savings in U.S. Apartment Buildings

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Weeks, IMT, 202-525-2883, x306 / katie.weeks@imt.org New report examines how governments and energy efficiency program implementers can help apartment building owners, residents, lenders and investors better use data to achieve economic and environmental benefits. WASHINGTON, DC (November 3, 2016)—Increasing the energy efficiency of America’s multifamily buildings could save building owners … Continued

Announcing the 2016 Standard Bearers Awards for Excellence in Energy Code Compliance

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Weeks, IMT, 202-525-2883, x306 / katie.weeks@imt.org Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, Energy Division; Chula Vista, Calif.; and Darren Meyers win building energy efficiency awards. WASHINGTON, DC (Oct 18, 2016)—The U.S. Department of Energy recently found that strong energy codes could save homeowners, building owners, and tenants over $126 … Continued

Green Bonds Primer

Bonds are the largest source of capital in the global market. Bond labeling has been a popular tool since bonds were created. Labeled bonds have been used to fund the railroad, aircraft, highway, and war industries. Many of the financiers and investors who offer bonds are interested in the environmental impact of the projects they … Continued