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.
Policy
As a trusted, nonpartisan advisor for local, regional, state, and federal policymakers, IMT continuously facilitates collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders to drive demand for high-performance buildings that unleash a variety of environmental, economic, and social benefits for cities across the U.S.
Interested in learning more IMT’s work with cities to drive market demand for efficiency and high-performance buildings? Check out our blogs and resources below.
The Latest
The Role of Buildings in the 2022 IPCC Report
Lotte explains the real estate implications of the 2022 IPCC report on climate change
SEC Takes Historic Step Forward on Climate Transparency
Cliff Majersik outlines the real estate implications of the SEC’s proposed rule on climate risk disclosure.
Canadian Policies for Existing Buildings: Benchmarking, Transparency, and Beyond
This map highlights Canadian policies for existing buildings.
Understanding the Role of Buildings in Environmental Justice
A blog summary of Jalonne White-Newsome’s report on equity and building decarbonization.
Advancing Equity in Communities, Buildings, and Policy
This report focuses on opportunities to advance equitable decarbonization for non-residential buildings serving low-income and/or communities of color.
A Guidebook to European Buildings Efficiency Policy
Report on the evolution of the European regulatory framework for buildings efficiency as part of meeting the Paris Agreement
Mapping US Policy on Energy Efficiency in Buildings
This report informs EU audiences on the status of recovery measures in the U.S. that can move the country towards meeting its climate commitments
Building Performance Policies are a Gateway to Utility Reform
A building performance standard can accelerate the way utilities support equitable climate action.
IMT and Climate Innovation Call for $100M to Fund Equitable Policymaking
National Building Performance Standards Coalition creates opportunity to activate community groups, environmental justice organizations, and technical experts.