Model Law for Building Performance Standards
Our model BPS law is intended to provide the structural foundation for a strong BPS law in any jurisdiction and is part of a three-piece model law suite.
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
Summary of IMT’s Model Ordinance for a Building Performance Standard
This document provides a high-level overview of the Institute for Market Transformation’s (IMT) model ordinance for a building performance standard (BPS).
Creating Real-Estate-Friendly Building Performance Standards
Building performance policies can facilitate economic recovery and climate action with support from commercial real estate.
Map: Building Performance Standards
This map summarizes at a glance which U.S. jurisdictions have passed building performance standards.
Priority Actions for America’s Buildings: Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration
Recommendations for decarbonizing buildings and ensuring a transition to an equitable, clean energy economy.
Comparison of U.S. Building Performance Standards
This matrix compares the requirements of building performance standards in U.S. cities and states.
Comparison of U.S. Building Audit, Retuning, and Retrocommissioning Policies
This matrix compares the requirements of commercial building audit, retuning, and retrocommissioning (RCx) policies in U.S. cities and states.
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.
IMT Announces New Board of Directors Chair and Members
IMT welcomes Jonathan Arnold, President and CEO of Arnold Development Group and Carlton Brown, Principal of Direct Invest Development, LLC to its Board of Directors.