City Energy Project: Energy Efficiency Financing Tools for Private Buildings
This fact sheet provides an overview of the ways in which city officials can make available tools and mechanisms for financing efficiency in private sector buildings.
Commercial Buildings
Commercial buildings in real estate markets across the U.S. are an important puzzle piece in establishing high-performance building stock. Below is a collection of IMT resources that highlight energy efficiency opportunities in commercial buildings.
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How Can Cities Help Class B and C Building Owners Optimize Their Energy Performance?
Research from Carnegie Mellon University reveals some of the biggest roadblocks preventing class B and C building owners from investing in energy efficiency. Here’s a look at the top three challenges and what cities should consider as they aim to reduce building emissions, revitalize infrastructure, and help owners take action. Class B and C buildings … Continued
City Energy Project: Private Sector Challenges
This guide outlines how to effectively establish and manage an energy efficiency challenge program in your jurisdiction.
Why Every Building Owner and Tenant Needs a Health and Wellness Strategy
Tenant satisfaction and employee retention help make a strong case for investing in a health and wellness strategy that aligns with energy efficiency and sustainability goals for commercial & retail properties. A couple years ago I was a long-time resident of New York City. Like many commuters, I chose to ride my bike six miles … Continued
Cleveland Becomes the First City to Earn Green Lease Leaders Recognition
This year, Cleveland continued to build strong climate action momentum by becoming the first city to earn the Green Lease Leader designation. The city’s Chief of Sustainability Matt Gray recognized that green leases are an essential tool to include in Cleveland’s city-wide climate action plans and meet its ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals. “Cleveland … Continued
Green Lease Leaders: Spurring Efficiency in Cleveland Businesses and City Buildings
In 2019, the City of Cleveland became the first city government to be recognized as a Green Lease Leader.
How We Drive Demand
This video explains how IMT drives demand for high-performance buildings.
IMT and DOE Unveil 2019 Green Lease Leaders at BOMA International Conference & Expo
IMT and the DOE Better Buildings Alliance recognize leading-edge landlords, tenants, and real estate teams representing more than 501 million square feet of commercial, retail, and industrial space whose leasing practices unlock higher-performing buildings and collaborative action on energy efficiency and sustainability. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Chris Potter, Institute for Market Transformation, (603)831-4189; chris@imt.org U.S. Department … Continued
What Energy Efficiency Success Looks Like for Small Businesses
In this #SmallBizEnergy Changemakers video, IMT’s partners share their energy efficiency success stories and how they connect small businesses with new opportunities to use less and save more.
Why Does Energy Efficiency Matter to Small Businesses?
In this #SmallBizEnergy Changemakers video, IMT and its partners share why energy efficiency matters to small businesses and what chambers can do to make it easier for them to take action.