According to the Pew Research Center, only 17% of Americans say they trust the federal government to do what is right. That is one of the lowest reported numbers in nearly seventy years. It is not surprising that communities which have historically been excluded from policymaking, are wary of participating now in climate action. 17% … Continued
Learn about the objectives, tactics, and guidelines we’re following to implement the Community Engagement Framework.
Learn how we collaborate with communities to ensure equitable solutions to energy and climate challenges.
Learn about our process for addressing conflict between IMT, community partners, and other external partners.
When implementing a building performance standard (BPS), jurisdictions must prioritize community collaboration and ownership. A Community Accountability Board (CAB) works with policymakers and administrators to review a BPS’ impact on frontline and fenceline communities. These are communities that experience the most immediate and worst impacts of climate change and are most often communities of color, … Continued
This roadmap graphic demonstrates how continuously engaging with community stakeholders can lead to transformative solutions for building performance policies.