According to the Pew Research Center, only 17% of Americans say they trust the federal government to do what is right. That is one of the lowest reported numbers in nearly seventy years. It is not surprising that communities which have historically been excluded from policymaking, are wary of participating now in climate action. 17% … Continued
How the State of California can use a building performance standard to advance affordability and sustainability at the same time.
We announced our 2026 Green Lease Leaders! These 55 companies are showing the industry what it means to have industry-best leasing practices. Here is what we can learn from this year’s leaders.
The winners, announced today at the 2026 Green Lease Leaders Winners and Trends webinar, exemplify a growing shift toward sustainability and equity in commercial and industrial real estate strategy.
David Goldstein championed energy efficiency and climate action over a distinguished career that spanned continents, disciplines, and decades
2025 was a rough year for frontline communities advocating for Environmental Justice (EJ). Federal EJ funding was slashed, and local governments centering EJ principles were strained due to political uncertainty. Consequently, community-based organizations (CBOs) advocating for community-informed decision-making faced governmental staff with limited capacity and funding. Despite this landscape, equitable decarbonization was still front and … Continued
The ENERGY STAR program, particularly ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, is an invaluable resource to the real estate community and to all Americans.
March 5, 2026 — Washington, DC The Institute for Market Transformation released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Energy (DOE) released a Memorandum of Agreement to move primary oversight and management of the ENERGY STAR program from EPA to DOE. “ENERGY STAR is a remarkably successful public-private partnership … Continued
Casius Pealer explains how CDFIs and local lenders are critical to financing more sustainable, valuable, and efficient buildings
Rylyn Kelley explains what’s happening with building energy codes in 2026