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IMT’s resources provide clear guidance and insights into the most vital building performance issues facing local governments and businesses across North America. Whether you are a building owner or tenant taking first steps to control energy use, or a Mayor or city sustainability director looking to take the next leap in harnessing the benefits of energy efficiency, IMT has technical and policy resources that can help you drive deeper investment in higher performance and greater savings in buildings. Browse our reports, guides, case studies, infographics, and more below or create a custom search to find the resources that best meet your needs.

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Social Priorities in Building Performance

This collection of resources provides guidance on how to include stakeholders in the BPS policy development process on topics such as housing affordability, resilience, and indoor air quality.

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How Building Resource Hubs Can Transform Our Built Environment

Building resource hubs can helps cities and local/state goverments, communities and real estate stakeholders to create more energy efficient, higher-performing buildings.
Decarbonization Planning for Affordable Multifamily Housing

This 2026 Summer Study paper addresses how to decarbonize affordable multifamily housing while preserving affordability, improving resident comfort, and supporting healthier, more resilient homes.
Advancing Equitable Decarbonization Through Community Ownership

Involving community in policymaking makes for better outcomes, especially when balancing affordability and decarbonization. This research paper was published as part of the Summer Study 2026 proceedings.
Making Policy Accountable to Community: Lessons from Boston and Seattle

This paper, written for ACEEE Summer Study 2026, explores Community Accountablity Boards as a governance tool, using examples from Seattle and Boston.

Combining Leasing and Financing for Building Performance

How high-performance leasing support financing and building performance, energy efficiency
From Compliance to Performance: Bridging the Lifecycle Discontinuity in Building Policy

This 2026 Summer Study paper discusses how to align building energy codes and building performance policies
Alternative Compliance Path Factsheet

An overview of how alternative compliance paths help buildings of all types improve energy efficiency and overall building performance.
2026 Community Engagement Framework

IMT's 2026 Community Engagement Framework includes guidance on how to effectively engage frontline communities in equitable decarbonization policymaking.