Building Owners

More and more building owners are identifying the social and environmental value of investments in energy efficiency and improved energy performance. IMT collaborates with building owners develop business strategies that make energy efficiency a more feasible and effective solution for their spaces.

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IMT Joins Home Energy Information Accelerator to Expand Energy Efficiency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Katie Weeks, Director of Communications, Katie.weeks@imt.org; 202-525-2883, x306 Accelerator will focus on expanding energy efficiency in the residential sector. Washington, D.C.—June 2, 2015—The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) is pleased to announced that is has joined the Better Buildings Home Energy Information Accelerator, one of two new Better Buildings Accelerators from … Continued

Valuing Energy Efficiency Retrofits

New case study series showcases widepread opportunities to strengthen balance sheets through energy efficiency retrofits.

 

Measuring the Potential Impact of Green Leases in the U.S. Office Sector

This IMT report, through an analysis of current energy efficiency measures facilitated by the signing of green (or energy-aligned) leases, estimates that green leases have the potential to help reduce energy consumption in U.S. office buildings by as much as 22 percent, yielding reductions in utility expenditures in commercial buildings up to $0.51 per square … Continued

Building the Case for Green Leases

Green leasing (also known as energy-aligned, high-performance, or energy-efficient leasing) aligns the financial and environmental goals of landlords and tenants to work together to save money, conserve resources, and ensure the efficient operation of buildings. IMT helps engage leasing stakeholders on best practices, provides useful resources through GreenLeaseLibrary.com, and offers brokers and tenants in the … Continued

Case Study: Jamestown, LP Builds the Case for Green Leases

Jamestown, L.P. is one of 14 companies to earn the inaugural Green Lease Leaders designation, created by IMT and the U.S.Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Alliance. A national, vertically-integrated real estate management company, Jamestown owns over $7 billion in assets. So when it decided to develop a green leasing program to achieve its sustainability goals, the Atlanta-based firm … Continued

Local Governments’ Role in Energy Project Financing

Driven by a need to foster economic development, create jobs, and address environmental concerns, cities are increasingly recognizing the need to encourage investment in building performance with creative financing mechanisms. Making the largest impact possible with limited funds can be challenging. However, cities now have an abundance of governmental and private sector tools available to … Continued