Philadelphia Passes New Buildings Tune-Up Law: What You Need to Know
To cut carbon pollution by 200,000 metric tons, large commercial buildings in Philadelphia are now subject to a building tune-up requirement to improve energy efficiency.
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Getting Up to Code: What You Need to Know Before Voting On the 2021 IECC
Five recommendations for Government Voting Representatives participating in the 2021 IECC vote.
Nareit’s Leader in the Light Awards Show Innovative REITs Stepping Up On Climate Action
As cities pass new climate policies and investors demand that REITs change business practices to lower climate risks, firms should look to Nareit’s Leader in the Light Award winners’ playbooks.
The ABCs of BPS: What You Should Know about Building Performance Standards
A quick overview of building performance standards and why they matter for climate.
Retrofit Chicago Celebrates Energy Efficiency All-Stars of 2019
Retrofit Chicago participants pushed the envelope on energy efficiency and climate action in 2019, with two building teams achieving an impressive 35% energy reduction in their properties. Across all 99 member properties, building teams now average a 19% energy reduction, equal to annual savings of over $19 million a year. As Chicago continues its steady … Continued
The Green Museums Community is Taking Climate Action
This past September the International Council of Museums (ICOM) unanimously adopted a resolution asserting that all museums have a role to play in shaping and creating a sustainable future.
IMT Launches Energy Code Compliance Study in Arizona and Utah
Stronger energy codes and more widespread code compliance can help change the tide on energy affordability.
It Is Time to Act
Now is the time to act differently and at a pace at which we have not acted before.
How Cities and Utilities Can Form Partnership Agreements to Accelerate Climate Action
Partnerships are powerful. From multinational climate change efforts down to neighborhood recycling and composting initiatives, combining skills and capacity makes any undertaking more manageable. For cities looking to take meaningful climate action, partnering with their utilities is a smart strategy. Take the city of Denver, Colorado for example. Denver recently entered into a formal partnership with … Continued
How Can Cities Help Class B and C Building Owners Optimize Their Energy Performance?
Research from Carnegie Mellon University reveals some of the biggest roadblocks preventing class B and C building owners from investing in energy efficiency. Here’s a look at the top three challenges and what cities should consider as they aim to reduce building emissions, revitalize infrastructure, and help owners take action. Class B and C buildings … Continued