While many organizations, governments, communities, businesses, foundations are all chipping away at climate change from different angles, the planet is still warming and more immediate challenges around affordability and health divert attention from the urgency around climate. How can we as a society do better? By bringing more people into climate action! Some of the … Continued
Hawaii’s membership increases the number of local and state governments committed to better buildings and lower energy costs.
New York and Colorado building performance standards upheld against legal challenges.
This document can serve as a starting point for both governments and advocates to craft decarbonization policies that center community priorities, and for insights on how to collaborate across sectors and interest groups.
Smaller cities are leading the charge to expand building performance policies nationwide.
IMT’s research tells you what you need to know about BPS and compliance.
How jurisdictions can be prepared for likely legal challenges to equitable building decarbonization options.
Recommendations for tenant protections in building decarbonization policies.
This paper explains the role of efficiency programs in building performance standards (BPS) implementation and considers how the next phase of BPS policies can accelerate an equitable, low-carbon future.
The new definition is a foundation to move us toward a future of high-performing, zero carbon buildings for all of us to live, work, and learn.