Survey: Americans Support Energy Codes
A new survey reveals that Americans overwhelmingly support energy codes.
States
Check out our resources below to see how IMT is collaborating with states to achieve greenhouse gas reductions at a regional scale.
The Latest
IMT Releases Case Studies
New case studies look at energy code compliance.
Maryland Adopts 2012 IECC
First state in U.S. to adopt advanced energy code.
IMT, NRDC Launch Global Policy Web Site BuildingRating.org
Site Will Be First Comprehensive Resource on Energy Performance Rating Policies for Buildings
Design Professional Accountability Fact Sheet
The model in this fact sheet recognizes that jurisdictions have limited resources and that design professionals are the most appropriate individuals for ensuring their projects are built in compliance with their designs and applicable building codes. Find out more by clicking on the PDF link.
Sale Premiums of Green Commercial Buildings in the U.S.
Dozens of statistical studies have proven that commercial tenants, investors, and consumers are willing to pay a premium to lease or buy energy-efficient properties. Even controlling for other factors (like location and size), research shows that green, efficient commercial buildings are more valuable assets than their peers. This chart details sale premiums for green commercial … Continued
Comments of IMT, NRDC, USGBC on Mass. DOER Building Energy Asset Labeling Program White Paper
IMT, NRDC, and USGBC together submitted general and detailed comments and suggestions regarding the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ Building Energy Asset Labeling Program White Paper, "An MPG Rating for Commercial Buildings: Establishing a Building Energy Asset Labeling Program in Massachusetts." To view them, download the PDF.