Green Lease Leaders: Spurring Efficiency in Cleveland Businesses and City Buildings
In 2019, the City of Cleveland became the first city government to be recognized as a Green Lease Leader.
Real Estate
Making the business case for energy efficiency and high-performing buildings is a key part of IMT’s work. From breaking down the most common barriers between landlords and tenants to educating brokers on the value of high-performing buildings and green leasing, IMT tackles the real estate challenges that hinder the implementation of energy-efficiency programs into city and business sustainability strategies.
Interested in accessing IMT tools and resources that explore transformative real estate practices and the results that can follow? Check out our finance and real estate blogs and resources below.
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How We Drive Demand
This video explains how IMT drives demand for high-performance buildings.
IMT and DOE Unveil 2019 Green Lease Leaders at BOMA International Conference & Expo
IMT and the DOE Better Buildings Alliance recognize leading-edge landlords, tenants, and real estate teams representing more than 501 million square feet of commercial, retail, and industrial space whose leasing practices unlock higher-performing buildings and collaborative action on energy efficiency and sustainability. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Potter, Institute for Market Transformation, (603)831-4189; chris@imt.org U.S. Department … Continued
What Energy Efficiency Success Looks Like for Small Businesses
In this #SmallBizEnergy Changemakers video, IMT’s partners share their energy efficiency success stories and how they connect small businesses with new opportunities to use less and save more.
Why Does Energy Efficiency Matter to Small Businesses?
In this #SmallBizEnergy Changemakers video, IMT and its partners share why energy efficiency matters to small businesses and what chambers can do to make it easier for them to take action.
Smart Steps For Any Chamber to Launch a Successful Energy Efficiency Program
In this #SmallBizEnergy Changemakers video, IMT and its partners share some helpful advice for any chamber or business organization that wants to launch its own energy efficiency program.
One Action Every Small Business Can Take on Energy Efficiency
In this #SmallBizEnergy Changemakers video, IMT and its partners share one action every small business can take on energy efficiency.
How IMT’s Small Business Energy Initiative Drives Small Biz Success with Energy Efficiency
Through the Small Business Energy Initiative, IMT collaborates with trusted local chambers of commerce and leading business organizations around the country to break down barriers and make it easier for small businesses to reap the benefits of energy efficiency and high-performing buildings.
An Unprecedented Opportunity: About IMT
Learn more about how IMT makes ambitious climate and efficiency goals a reality in this new organizational briefing document.
Meet the Small Business Energy Changemakers
Small businesses spend more than $60 billion a year to power, heat, and cool their buildings. By tackling energy efficiency, every small business landlord and tenant stands to maximize operations while improving the bottom line and creating healthier, more comfortable spaces for employees and customers. However, lack of time, expertise, and access to capital make … Continued