New York City Sets Precedent for Energy Transparency
City is first to release benchmarking results for private buildings.
Existing Buildings
Local governments and building owners can improve the performance of their existing buildings through a variety of mechanisms, from building tune-up requirements and retrocommissioning to building performance standards. To learn more about IMT’s work with local governments and building owners to address performance in existing buildings, check out our collection of resources below.
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Architects: Get Ready for Energy Benchmarking
Architects, are you listening? Energy benchmarking is here to stay.
It Is Time for a National Buildings Policy
Buildings are the cornerstone of the U.S. economy. So why don't they have a national policy?
Mayor Bloomberg Releases NYC’s 1st Benchmarking Report
Report analyzes over 1.8 billion square feet.
Learning From Energy-Saving Museums
Integrating sustainable design into museums is the ultimate teaching tool.
Philly Passes Benchmarking Bill
As of June 1, 2013, all commercial buildings in Philadelphia larger than 50,000 square feet must be benchmarked…
San Francisco Passes Landmark Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance
Requires Energy Audits and Annual Benchmarking for Existing Commercial Buildings
Energy Assessor Credentialing Program Profiles: Commissioning (Cx) and Energy Auditor Programs
Update, 7/2012: See a comprehensive list of training and certification programs for energy engineers, auditors, and managers; in commissioning and retro-commissioning; and for facility managers. See also a list of HVAC technician training and certification programs. IMT conducted a review of professional certification programs in the building industry. There is growing demand from local, state, … Continued