With New Law, California Moves Towards Statewide Building Performance Standard
SB 48 from California’s state senate prioritizes interagency and community collaboration for building decarb.
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.
The Latest
Our Top Takeaways from NYC Climate Week
IMT’s take on climate week, our Grist 50 awardee Precious Rideout, and a new addition to the National Building Performance Standards Coalition
Ten Points on the Beaver State’s New Building Performance Standard
Oregon is the fourth state to adopt a BPS, taking climate action to improve buildings.
Cambridge Adopts Bold Building Emissions Reduction Targets
Rajiv and James walk through the ambitious net-zero targets and equity considerations for the amended policy.
Uncle IRA is Electrifying Your Public Buildings!
The GSA announced a massive investment in electrifying and improving energy use in federal buildings.
IMT Speaks at White House Convening on Advancing Clean Buildings
On May 4, 2023, Cliff Majersik, IMT’s Senior Policy Advisor, spoke about building performance policies during the White House Convening on Advancing Clean Buildings.
Partner Spotlight: Legrand
IMT interviews Andrea Lamieri of Legrand about challenges and opportunities of creating high-performing buildings and inclusive contracting.
Time for a System Update: Financing our Buildings’ Future
How we effectively fund building modernization
Testimony Opposing Proposed DC Building Energy Performance Standards Delay
Cliff Majersik of IMT testifies against proposed DC delay of Building Energy Performance Standards.
How Does New York’s Climate Building Roadmap Address Equity?
James Burton breaks down the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s new building decarbonization plan with a focus on climate justice.