The SAVE Act: Sensible Accounting to Value Energy Frequently Asked Questions
This document answers questions regarding the purpose of the Save Act, how it would work, when the legislation would take effect and much more.
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White Paper: Rating and Disclosing the Energy Performance of Buildings
With climate protection and energy security issues at the forefront of global politics, improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings is emerging as a central goal for policymakers. In the United States, buildings account for nearly 40% of greenhouse gas emissions,1 about half of which are from existing commercial buildings… (Continue reading by downloading the … Continued
Comments of IMT, NRDC, USGBC on Mass. DOER Building Energy Asset Labeling Program White Paper
IMT, NRDC, and USGBC together submitted general and detailed comments and suggestions regarding the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ Building Energy Asset Labeling Program White Paper, "An MPG Rating for Commercial Buildings: Establishing a Building Energy Asset Labeling Program in Massachusetts." To view them, download the PDF.
Legislative Brief: Updating Federal Mortgage Programs to Encourage Energy Efficiency
This brief covers public policy goals and legislative objectives such as updatingunderwriting standards for federally insured mortgages to accurately reflect energy costs. To read the brief in its entirety, download the PDF.
Economic Benefits of Building Energy Performance Benchmarking, Disclosure and Labeling
Energy ratings can make properties more profitable, and managing building energy use is a multi-billion-dollar industry and growing. Read about these benefits and more in this two-page backgrounder.