Affordability

Affordability is essential to getting the biggest greenhouse gas reductions across the country by ensuring that people and families across all income levels are able to both implement energy efficiency in their homes and spaces, and reap the benefits of energy efficiency as well. To learn more about IMT’s strategies for affordability, check out our resources below.

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What are the Social Priority Briefs?

A video introduction outlining the creative, impactful policy toolkits that drive cities, counties, and states to address complex societal challenges in building performance standards (BPS).

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Building Performance is About More than Energy

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Behind-the-scenes: How Cincinnati is Improving Energy Equity

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Balancing Act: Making Buildings Better while Keeping Housing Affordable

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