In this #SmallBizEnergy Changemakers video, IMT’s partners share their energy efficiency success stories and how they connect small businesses with new opportunities to use less and save more.
In this #SmallBizEnergy Changemakers video, IMT and its partners share why energy efficiency matters to small businesses and what chambers can do to make it easier for them to take action.
In this #SmallBizEnergy Changemakers video, IMT and its partners share one action every small business can take on energy efficiency.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting women leading the way on high-performance buildings. Meet Erin Hiatt, Senior Director of Sustainability and Innovation at RILA.
Six strategies for landlords and tenants to internalize efficiency and maximize savings.
This article originally appeared in the April 2018 issue of the Scotsman Guide (Commercial Edition). For commercial property owners, investing in energy efficiency is increasingly moving from a nice-to-have perk to a must-deploy business tool. As energy costs and estimates of energy use within the United States continue to rise, so, too, will … Continued
Updated efficiency finance guides for retailers.
Few investments are as overwhelmingly beneficial as energy projects: they reduce operating expenses, improve budget forecasting, build confidence among socially responsible investors, and strengthen brands. In addition to internal financing opportunities (documented in this companion Internal Financing Guide), there are many innovative external financing solutions and strategies to accomplish sustainability goals when internal capital proves too difficult … Continued
Tax Increment Financing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a financing option that uses expected future gains in state or municipal property taxes from a development or redevelopment project to finance improvements that will create those gains. It has been used as a community development tool for decades. TIF is offered by jurisdictions to attract private … Continued
Bonds are the largest source of capital in the global market. Bond labeling has been a popular tool since bonds were created. Labeled bonds have been used to fund the railroad, aircraft, highway, and war industries. Many of the financiers and investors who offer bonds are interested in the environmental impact of the projects they … Continued