Participating in Power: Making Utility Regulation Accessible
Why utility integrated resource plans matter and how to leverage them for equitable, clean energy.
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.
The Latest
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
Boston City Council Passes New Building Performance Standard
What you need to know about Boston’s building performance standards policy.
New Framework Explores How Real Estate Can Address Climate And Social Equity By 2030
A new framework for addressing climate, social equity, and community resilience via better buildings.
What Will It Take to Transform Real Estate
Interview with Margaret Lo about the BuildUp 2030 Framework for the Transformation of Real Estate
What Will It Take? Operating Carbon-Free Buildings
A summary of the What It Takes series operations event on July 27 hosted by the Building Innovation Hub and Clark Construction Group.
How We Build Better Affordable Housing
A second blog from board member Bomee Jung addresses building better affordable housing
Why traditional leases don’t measure up and what we need instead
The best way to lower energy use in commercial buildings is to replace inefficient traditional leases with performance-based alternatives.