Department of Energy Awards IMT $5.5 Million for Building Performance Standards Work
IMT will lead a cross-sector team working to make building performance standards practical and affordable.
Multifamily
Multifamily housing in the United States represents a significant portion of U.S. homes, with 12 percent of the country—almost 18.5 million households and close to 38 million residents—renting housing in buildings with five or more units. And yet, many multifamily buildings are inefficient, preventing owners and managers, governments, efficiency implementers, residents, and financiers from reaping a wide range of economic and environmental benefits. IMT’s work includes exploring how public policy and programs, alongside changes in real estate ownership and management, can change this. Check out our multifamily-specific resources below.
The Latest
New Research on Building Performance Standards and Compliance Tools at ACEEE Summer Study
With at least 21 presentations discussing building performance standards (BPS) at the 2024 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, the excitement around BPS only continues to grow. Over the last five years, BPS has gone from a theoretical concept to one of the most powerful tools available to reduce energy use and greenhouse … Continued
IMT Joins 80 Advocates Calling for FHFA Action on Energy Codes to Lower Housing Costs
Consumer, energy, housing, health, manufacturing, and environmental groups urge FHFA action on affordability, mortgage risk, safety
How We Can Transform Buildings To Better Serve People And Communities
Each of us has a role to play in making buildings sustainable, equitable, and resilient.
The Evolution of Building Efficiency: An Interview with Alan Miller
Departing board member Alan Miller reflects on how the sustainable buildings sector has changed
How We Build Better Affordable Housing
A second blog from board member Bomee Jung addresses building better affordable housing
Rethinking Affordable Housing and Energy Equity
Bomee Jung recently joined IMT’s board and in this interview, she shares her perspectives on equity, energy and affordability.
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.
Bringing Green Leases to Multifamily Buildings
The Green Lease Leader program is expanding to include multifamily buildings.
Event Takeaways: COVID-19 And Multifamily Housing—Navigating Short and Long-Term Recovery
3 ways DC’s multifamily housing sector can prioritize health and comply with District performance standards.