Effective Building Policies Need to Align Codes and BPS
Amy Boyce explains why codes matter to effective building performance policy for existing buildings.
Decarbonization
Taking action against climate change requires policies and business strategies that ensure carbon emissions reductions in our buildings and communities. Below is a collection of resources that provide information on how cities and the real estate community can drive decarbonization.
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National Building Performance Standards Coalition Sends Clear Market Signals
The implications of the White House’s National Building Performance Standard Coalition.
Denver Passes Building Performance Standard
Denver’s building performance standard emphasizes building electrification, provides certainty for building owners.
After COP26: A Call for Action on Buildings
COP26 fell short, but investors, real estate and construction companies have the power to act fast on climate.
Improving the Building Performance of Museums
An interview with Joyce Lee on why museum energy use matters to climate change and decarbonization
Building Innovation Hub Recognized as UN Centre of Excellence
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe names the Hub an International Centre of Excellence on High Performing Buildings.
Participating in Power: Making Utility Regulation Accessible
Why utility integrated resource plans matter and how to leverage them for equitable, clean energy.
Participating in Power: How to Read and Respond to Integrated Resource Plans
To transition to a clean power economy that includes all community members, it is important to leverage utility integrated resource plans. This guide explains IRPs and how to use them as a tool for advocacy.
Memo: Updates to IMT’s Model Ordinance for a Building Performance Standard
Since the model ordinance’s initial publication in January 2021, the following modifications have been made.
The Urgency of Addressing Indoor Health in Building Performance Policy
Why and how IMT’s first social priority brief addresses indoor health