Comparison of U.S. Building Performance Standards
This matrix compares the requirements of building performance standards in U.S. cities and states.
Building Performance Standards
Building performance standards are the most powerful tools that cities have in reducing emissions in buildings. Below is a collection of IMT resources highlighting the benefits and high-impacts of building performance standards in cities across the country.
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A Lifecycle Approach to Building Performance Regulation
This document examines the missing link between energy codes and building performance standards. It offers cities clear actions for smart regulation.
Opportunities to Advance Demand Flexibility with Building Performance Standards
U.S. buildings can help us transition to renewable energy by becoming active participants in the grid rather than just passive consumers.
The Future of Sustainable Buildings
This year marks the 25th anniversary of IMT’s founding. We’re beginning 2021 with an interview of David Goldstein, our founding board chair, and Adam Hinge, our current board chair.
Event Takeaways: COVID-19 And Multifamily Housing—Navigating Short and Long-Term Recovery
3 ways DC’s multifamily housing sector can prioritize health and comply with District performance standards.
Event Takeaways: Improving Operations During The Pandemic
Here are some major takeaways from a Building Innovation Hub event with AOBA Educational Foundation.
Understanding the Housing Affordability Risk Posed by Building Performance Policies
This paper hopes to help jurisdictions design policies and budget for programs to enable affordable housing to benefit from building performance standards.
Institute For Market Transformation Launches Building Innovation Hub
New Hub will connect the DC real estate community to produce higher-performing buildings.
Balancing Act: Making Buildings Better while Keeping Housing Affordable
Local governments are adopting ambitious building performance policies to achieve climate goals, but how can they preserve housing affordability?
A Blueprint for Ambitious Congressional Action on Climate
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released a sprawling 538-page blueprint for climate action. The proposal is more ambitious than any legislation seriously considered by Congress in a decade. It calls for a price on carbon and addresses every aspect of the American economy, calling for a transition … Continued