Launching a New Era of Transparency
New York achieves a landmark: benchmarking disclosure for commercial buildings.
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
Architects: Get Ready for Energy Benchmarking
Architects, are you listening? Energy benchmarking is here to stay.
It Is Time for a National Buildings Policy
Buildings are the cornerstone of the U.S. economy. So why don't they have a national policy?
The Power of Transparency
What do two web databases have in common with IMT's policy work?
Mayor Bloomberg Releases NYC’s 1st Benchmarking Report
Report analyzes over 1.8 billion square feet.
A Different Kind of Utility
A special kind of utility is helping reduce energy use in Washington, DC.
Net-Zero Buildings Are the Next Frontier
Our goal should be buildings that not only support themselves, but can produce more…
A Caucus for High-Performance Buildings
A group of lawmakers brings energy efficiency to the forefront of policy debate.
DC Takes Step Toward Energy Transparency
The city publishes a rulemaking for its benchmarking law.
How Smart Will Your Lighting Be in 2030?
In the future, buildings will make sustainable choices before we even think about them.