Equitable Decarbonization Learning Series: Part I
This series explains equitable decarbonization, including why buildings matter and how energy efficient buildings benefit our communities.
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
Community Climate Shift Redefines Policymaking for Climate and Social Justice
IMT and the People’s Climate Innovation Center announce the first four grantees
Ten Points on the Beaver State’s New Building Performance Standard
Oregon is the fourth state to adopt a BPS, taking climate action to improve buildings.
IMT Featured on Climate Correction Podcast
Giulianna di Lauro and Alex Dews were feature on the Climate Correction podcast and share about IMT’s mission and its role in addressing climate change.
Cambridge Adopts Bold Building Emissions Reduction Targets
Rajiv and James walk through the ambitious net-zero targets and equity considerations for the amended policy.
IMT is Awarded $5 Million Department of Energy Grant for Community-Led Climate Action
The Department of Energy awards IMT’s team $5 million for equitable building decarbonization work as part of the Building Infrastructure Law
Better Buildings for Everyone: Understanding Legal Pathways for Building Performance and Decarbonization
This webinar features Daniel Carpenter-Gold, Jamie Long, and Dani Replogle of the Public Health Law Center speaking about available pathways for jurisdictions to pursue building electrification and decarbonization.
Better Buildings for Everyone: How Federal Funding Can Support BPS Planning & Implementation
This webinar lays out how jurisdictions and communities can access federal funds to plan for and implement policies and programs that support retrofitting buildings as well as to help pay for retrofits themselves.
Better Buildings for Everyone: How High-Performance Building Hubs Catalyze Action
Hear from five High-Performance Building Hubs about how they are providing unique and localized support to their building industry to accomplish citywide climate goals.
Better Buildings for Everyone: Implementing Building Performance Standards (BPS)
This first webinar in the series provides details on best practices for BPS, including how to set equitable and inclusive policy that will lead to successful implementation.