Uncle IRA is Electrifying Your Public Buildings!
The GSA announced a massive investment in electrifying and improving energy use in federal 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.
The Latest
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.
Policy Breakdown: What New Federal BPS and California Joining BPS Coalition Mean for the Building Industry
Marla Thalheimer explores how owners, contractors, service providers and more can find new opportunities from the latest building performance standards.
Top Stories of the National Building Performance Standards Coalition
Closing out the year with big climate progress! New federal building performance standards have been announced and California joined the National BPS Coalition.
Old Buildings Are the New Business
Existing buildings form the majority of our building stock and the character of our communities, and making them more efficient is good business for everyone. In this interview, Jamie Johnson from Verde Energy Efficiency Experts explains.
People Behind the Policy: BPS Implementation Guide
How can jurisdictions and communities use the new BPS Implementation Guide to promote equitable building policies? IMT’s James and Zack answer!