New York City Sets Precedent for Energy Transparency
City is first to release benchmarking results for private buildings.
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Breakin’ It Down: DC’s Energy Codes
On 9/12, IMT and AIA|DC offer a codes training specifically for DC-area architects.
Mayor Bloomberg Releases NYC’s 1st Benchmarking Report
Report analyzes over 1.8 billion square feet.
COMNET’s LEED Automation tool launches
COMNET Energy Modeling Portal automates upload of data to LEED Online.
How Energy Codes Make Homes More Efficient
Building energy codes set minimum legal standards for the energy efficiency of new homes. That’s good for the environment because it lowers carbon emissions, and also good for Americans’ bank accounts. Houses built to stronger codes are up to 44 percent more efficient and can save a family hundreds of dollars a year on energy … Continued
Philly Passes Benchmarking Bill
As of June 1, 2013, all commercial buildings in Philadelphia larger than 50,000 square feet must be benchmarked…
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IMT launches Excellence in Energy Code Compliance Award.
SEE Action Releases Policy Guide
Benchmarking policy design guide provides sample policy language…
2012 Guide to Energy Performance and Appraisal
In most buildings, energy consumption has significant influence on financial performance. Energy efficiency is notoriously hard for real-estate stakeholders to track—and easy to overlook. This fact sheet explores this important issue and details the highlights of a 2012 IMT report on energy costs, energy performance, and appraisal of property.
New Guide Helps Appraisers Factor for Efficiency
IMT, Appraisal Institute Collaborate on Updated Guide, Which Explains the Effects of Energy Performance on Property Value