To our partners, colleagues, and stakeholders: As we wrap up 2019, I’d like to pause for a moment to reflect on recent accomplishments and discuss how the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) is approaching some big changes I see emerging in the decade ahead. As many of you know, I was thrilled to step into … Continued
In 2019, we saw climate commitments continue but, more notably, we saw cities starting to take action to meet their commitments.
Across the real estate sector, we are seeing more commitment to climate change action, from increases in investor action to rising stakeholder pressure.
Analyzing and defining the quickest and best ways to reduce carbon emissions from our buildings is imperative for revolutionizing our energy system.
IMT will manage the city’s new one-stop-shop for building performance standards.
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.
Five recommendations for Government Voting Representatives participating in the 2021 IECC vote.
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.
A quick overview of building performance standards and why they matter for climate.
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