Rethinking Energy Data Access: Conquering Barriers to Achieve Local Climate Goals
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The Energy Code Voting Process Has Begun. Is Your City Ready?
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) sets the minimum energy efficiency standards for commercial and residential buildings. No matter what town or city you are in, it likely enforces a version of the IECC—most cities and states adopt the IECC as is, or a version that is based on the code. This means updates to … Continued
Why Building Codes Make Our Cities and Communities More Resilient
The number, frequency, and intensity of disasters affecting U.S. cities is growing. From floods and fires to sub-zero cold snaps and extreme heat, it seems like every week we are provided with another example of why communities need more tools to ensure they are more resilient, prepared for weather-related disruptions, and can quickly recover. The … Continued
Catalyzing Market Transformation: Chris Brown
IMT’s experts catalyze collective and permanent market change. Get to know Chris Brown, Director of Private Sector Engagement.
Small Business Energy Changemakers: Doug Luciani
The Small Business Energy Initiative is led by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the Greater Cleveland Partnership/Council of Smaller Enterprises (GCP/COSE). With support from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Initiative is partnering with local chambers of commerce and similar small business organizations from five regions across the country to arm them with leading-edge tools, best … Continued
Should I Stay or Should I Go: The Embodied Carbon of Buildings
Improving the efficiency of new and existing buildings is a crucial strategy for cities and states that are charting a path to decrease carbon emissions and meet ambitious climate goals. But what about the materials that are being used to construct and retrofit buildings? Fabricating the materials that comprise buildings—like concrete, steel, and windows—also releases … Continued
Catalyzing Market Transformation: Jake Duncan
IMT’s experts catalyze collective and permanent market change. Get to know Jake Duncan, IMT Research Analyst.
How to Make Energy Efficiency Happen: IMT’s Top E-Learning Resources of 2018
Energy efficiency doesn’t just happen. It is made possible by the many building owners, property managers, sustainability and energy managers, architects, designers, retrofit contractors, energy service companies, and too many other types of professionals to name who develop and utilize innovative strategies that transform buildings and spaces so they perform better, save money, and reduce … Continued
DC Adopts Nation’s Strongest Climate Law
DC’s clean energy law is the first to meaningfully address existing building performance.
IMT’s Top 10 Blog Posts of 2018—Efficiency Onward!
This year has been a breakthrough for climate action in the midst of enormous challenges. As devastating impacts and warning signs mounted, city governments, businesses, real estate leaders, and individuals took on a new level of urgency to deploy solutions that will reduce carbon emissions and move us faster towards a cleaner, more energy-efficient future. … Continued