IMT’s Code Compliance Experts recently completed five case studies that reveal low-cost strategies for local governments to improve energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings in their jurisdictions. The case studies were performed in several states throughout the U.S. and cover a wide range of effective strategies that were successfully implemented. In the City of … Continued
IMT and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA have partnered to create a toolkit of 11 policies and programs that local governments can implement today as part of a of multi-policy approach. The toolkit highlights successful local programs and best practices that governments can use to establish their own policy and program mix, based on local … Continued
The model in this fact sheet recognizes that jurisdictions have limited resources and that design professionals are the most appropriate individuals for ensuring their projects are built in compliance with their designs and applicable building codes. Find out more by clicking on the PDF link.
Though many states have adopted or will soon adopt the latest model energy codes, many new homes and businesses fail to comply with mandatory efficiency requirements, consuming far more energy and money to operate than they should. This fact sheet includes information about the benefits of building energy codes and steps that policymakers can take … Continued
Building energy codes are one of the nation's most effective means of reducing energy costs and cutting pollution, but widespread noncompliance weakens these savings. An analysis by an IMT-led task force of experts reveals an annual spending need of $810 million for compliance initiatives at all levels of government, including training, outreach, implementation, and enforcement. … Continued