Can Behavioral Economics Help Energy Efficiency?
Harnessing the irrational side of people to motivate action.
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.
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The Latest
Washington, D.C. Dethrones L.A. for Top ENERGY STAR City
A new metro area has risen to the top of the ENERGY STAR rankings.
EPA Digs Deeper Into Energy Benchmarking Data
EPA’s 2015 DataTrends series sheds more light on building energy use.
It’s Peak Season for Energy Efficiency
Salt Lake City’s new Executive Order targets building energy efficiency.
D.C. Releases Energy Data for Large Private Buildings
The 2013 data shows DC's private buildings to be highly efficient.
Comparison of U.S. Residential Energy Benchmarking and Transparency Policies
This matrix compares residential building energy disclosure policies around the U.S. Updated July 2015.
Exploring Efficiency in Central Florida
Orlando City Energy Project and BOMA-Orlando explore emerging energy efficiency technologies and financing.
Chicago Releases Inaugural Report on Building Energy Use
Boosting efficiency in Chicago's largest commercial and municipal buildings could save up to $77 million annually.
Using Transparency to Unlock Energy Savings in Chicago’s Largest Office Buildings
Analyzing Chicago's first benchmarking report.
From Energy Benchmarking to Green Appraisal
Examining the financial value of energy-efficient buildings.