An equitable transition to clean power requires utilities to prioritize input from community stakeholders. Too often, frontline communities and advocates are dissuaded from participating in critical decisions by virtue of the opaque, technical process. With coordinated assistance and capacity-building support from local organizations, there are opportunities for stakeholders to intervene and demand private companies incorporate community feedback.
Cherylyn Kelly explains misconceptions around the costs of more efficient building codes.
“IMT is dedicated to creating buildings that sustain the world around them and the people inside them. We are proud to promote ENERGY STAR tools as they provide invaluable resources for businesses, governments, and others to improve the performance of their buildings and make more informed decisions,” said Lotte Schlegel, Executive Director of IMT.
Cliff Majersik analyzes building performance policies in Maryland and Montgomery County
Each of us has a role to play in making buildings sustainable, equitable, and resilient.
Lotte explains the real estate implications of the 2022 IPCC report on climate change
The Green Lease Leaders program offers a new type of lease addressing social as well as environmental impact and climate change.
Cliff Majersik outlines the real estate implications of the SEC’s proposed rule on climate risk disclosure.
A blog summary of Jalonne White-Newsome’s report on equity and building decarbonization.
This Q&A with Julia Gisewite of Turner Construction addresses the role women play in sustainability