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IMT’s resources provide clear guidance and insights into the most vital building performance issues facing local governments and businesses across North America. Whether you are a building owner or tenant taking first steps to control energy use, or a Mayor or city sustainability director looking to take the next leap in harnessing the benefits of energy efficiency, IMT has technical and policy resources that can help you drive deeper investment in higher performance and greater savings in buildings. Browse our reports, guides, case studies, infographics, and more below or create a custom search to find the resources that best meet your needs.

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Social Priorities in Building Performance

This collection of resources provides guidance on how to include stakeholders in the BPS policy development process on topics such as housing affordability, resilience, and indoor air quality.

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The Intersection of Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards: Summer Study

This paper explores how new construction energy codes in several sample jurisdictions compare to existing or proposed building performance standard thresholds.
Leveling Up Building Performance Regulations: ACEEE Summer Study Paper

Building Performance Standards are a powerful tool to improve energy efficiency and building performance, and they can advance community-centered, inclusive, equitable policymaking.
Putting Data to Work: ACEEE Summer Study Paper

Orignially published in August 2016, this paper was the precursor to the Putting Data to Work toolkit that was...
Decarbonization Planning for Affordable Multifamily Housing

This 2026 Summer Study paper addresses how to decarbonize affordable multifamily housing while preserving affordability, improving resident comfort, and supporting healthier, more resilient homes.
Advancing Equitable Decarbonization Through Community Ownership

Involving community in policymaking makes for better outcomes, especially when balancing affordability and decarbonization. This research paper was published as part of the Summer Study 2026 proceedings.
Making Policy Accountable to Community: Lessons from Boston and Seattle

This paper, written for ACEEE Summer Study 2026, explores Community Accountablity Boards as a governance tool, using examples from Seattle and Boston.

From Compliance to Performance: Bridging the Lifecycle Discontinuity in Building Policy

This 2026 Summer Study paper discusses how to align building energy codes and building performance policies
Equitable Building Decarbonization Options in a Changing Legal Landscape

How jurisdictions can be prepared for likely legal challenges to equitable building decarbonization options.