Are Energy Codes Exacerbating the Housing Affordability Crisis?
Cherylyn Kelly explains misconceptions around the costs of more efficient building codes.
Codes
Building codes make our cities and communities more resilient and make buildings more comfortable, productive, and safer for those working and living in these spaces. IMT works with local governments to improve residential and commercial code compliance that results in increased energy savings and more efficient buildings across the country.
Interested in IMT’s codes work? Scroll through our blogs and resources below to see how IMT has been collaborating with local and regional organizations to improve buildings codes and code compliance.
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Effective Building Policies Need to Align Codes and BPS
Amy Boyce explains why codes matter to effective building performance policy for existing buildings.
IMT 2020 Annual Report
One year into a decade that demands critical, widespread action, IMT’s annual report pauses to take stock of how we pushed for higher-performing buildings in 2020.
ICC Eliminates Governmental Voting in Model Energy Code
An overview of the International Codes Council’s decision to end governmental voting on the model energy code.
Infographic: 10 Ways Energy Code Optimizes Office Building Savings
Visual explanation of the top 10 ways energy code reduces operating costs for office buildings.
Infographic: 10 Ways Energy Code Optimizes Retail Building Savings
Visual explanation of the top 10 ways energy code reduces operating costs for retail buildings.
Resilient Electrification: Writing Rules for a Flexible, Renewable and Equitable Grid
Electrification and clean energy require smart, strategic changes in how we regulate buildings.
A Lifecycle Approach to Building Performance Regulation
This document examines the missing link between energy codes and building performance standards. It offers cities clear actions for smart regulation.
Opportunities to Advance Demand Flexibility with Building Performance Standards
U.S. buildings can help us transition to renewable energy by becoming active participants in the grid rather than just passive consumers.
Energy Code Faces Uncertain Future
The International Code Council will soon release the highly efficient 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, but its democratic process is under threat.