One Action Every Small Business Can Take on Energy Efficiency
In this #SmallBizEnergy Changemakers video, IMT and its partners share one action every small business can take on energy efficiency.
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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Meet the Small Business Energy Changemakers
Small businesses spend more than $60 billion a year to power, heat, and cool their buildings. By tackling energy efficiency, every small business landlord and tenant stands to maximize operations while improving the bottom line and creating healthier, more comfortable spaces for employees and customers. However, lack of time, expertise, and access to capital make … Continued
DC vs. NYC: What You Need to Know About Both Cities’ Bold New Building Performance Laws
Learn the differences between DC and New York building performance policies.
How SBAM Uses Energy Efficiency to Lift Up Michigan’s Small Businesses
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) is using the power of partnerships with utilities to help its members across the state put energy efficiency to work. Here’s how the organization does it. U.S. small businesses spend more than $60 billion a year on utility costs for the spaces they rent or own. However, there … Continued
New York City Passes Bold Bill to Slash Buildings’ Climate Impact
NYC’s Climate Mobilization Act is one of the most ambitious actions any city has taken to reduce CO2 emissions. Now the hard work of implementation begins.
Small Business Energy Changemakers: Matt Kazinka
The Small Business Energy Initiative (SBEI) is led by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) and the Greater Cleveland Partnership/Council of Smaller Enterprises (GCP/COSE). With support from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Initiative is partnering with local chambers of commerce and similar small business organizations from five regions across the country to arm them with … Continued
Small Business Energy Changemakers: Aaron Nelson
In North Carolina, Aaron Nelson and the Chapel Hill-Carrboro Chamber of Commerce are delivering value to local businesses through energy efficiency.
Green Lease Leaders Application Period Extended to April 5. Apply Today!
The deadline for the 2019 Green Lease Leaders application period has been extended to April 5th! Landlords, tenants, and real estate transaction teams that achieve the Green Lease Leader designation will be honored in June at the 2019 BOMA International Annual Conference & Expo in Salt Lake City, presented with an official certificate and seal for their achievements, and featured in a … Continued
How High-Performance Leases Help Landlords and Tenants Achieve Sustainability Goals
This three-part blog series shares how a high-performance lease allows landlords and tenants to collaboratively achieve massive energy efficiency and sustainability gains while simultaneously addressing occupant health and wellness. The series is adapted from an article that first appeared on FacilitiesNet.com. Click here to read the full article. In the United States, 50 percent of … Continued