A Decade of Change: Perceptions of Sustainability and Equity in the Built Environment
Departing board member Charlotte Matthews, reflects on evolving approaches to building energy use.
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The Evolution of Building Efficiency: An Interview with Alan Miller
Departing board member Alan Miller reflects on how the sustainable buildings sector has changed
Denver Passes Building Performance Standard
Denver’s building performance standard emphasizes building electrification, provides certainty for building owners.
Improving the Building Performance of Museums
An interview with Joyce Lee on why museum energy use matters to climate change and decarbonization
Building Innovation Hub Recognized as UN Centre of Excellence
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe names the Hub an International Centre of Excellence on High Performing Buildings.
Building Innovation Hub Announces DC’s Highest-Performing Buildings
The Building Innovation Hub Announces DC’s greenest buildings, as measured by ENERGY STAR scores in 2020
Ann Arbor Takes Climate Action with New Building Energy Policy
Ann Arbor’s new benchmarking policy will make building energy use more transparent for owners, operations and consumers.
Participating in Power: Making Utility Regulation Accessible
Why utility integrated resource plans matter and how to leverage them for equitable, clean energy.
Participating in Power: How to Read and Respond to Integrated Resource Plans
To transition to a clean power economy that includes all community members, it is important to leverage utility integrated resource plans. This guide explains IRPs and how to use them as a tool for advocacy.
Building Performance Standard Module: Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
This module is meant to provide a starting point for jurisdictions to engage with community members on building-related issues that are important to the community.