Welcome to IMT

The Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization promoting energy efficiency, green building and environmental protection in the United States and abroad. IMT’s work addresses market failures that inhibit investment in energy efficiency and sustainability in the building sector.

  • The SAVE Act - Backed by IMT and a broad coalition of groups, SAVE is a proposal to kick-start demand for energy efficient homes and home improvements--while raising standards for mortgage lending, to help prevent another foreclosure crisis. How does it work?

  • Commercial Energy Policy Toolkit - IMT partnered with ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA on a toolkit for cities to advance energy efficiency. From cool roofs to workforce development, learn about best practices.

  • Strong Codes Save Energy & Money - Strong building energy codes are essential to the work of making our building stock more efficient. What's more, they're cost-effective: Every dollar spent on energy code compliance yields $6 in energy savings, our research shows. Read more.

  • See Our Latest Project - BuildingRating.org is a hub for global activity in building energy rating and disclosure policy. Learn how energy rating works, compare local policies, and gain access to the resources you need to understand how rating and disclosure affects you.

  • President Obama & former President Clinton Announce $4 Billion for Energy Efficiency - "Energy efficiency is one of the fastest & cheapest ways to create jobs, save money, & cut down on harmful pollution," Obama said. The pledge is part of the President's Better Buildings Initiative.

IMT in the News

Bennet's New Bill Would Appraise Zero-Energy Homes Higher | CBS Denver 01/18/12
Denver Homeowners Receive New Incentive to Buy an Energy Efficient Home | Denver Post 01/18/12
Vision 2020: Destination Mainstream | Ecohome Magazine 01/18/12
Consumer Demand for Energy Savings Drives Improved Building Codes | Energy Boom 01/16/12
How the SAVE Act Could Save the American Dream | Residential Revolution 01/11/12
Egyptian Learns About Energy Efficiencies in U.S. | IIP Digital / U.S. Department of State 12/16/11
GSA Goes Deep Green With Next-Gen Green Leasing Standards | Forbes 11/07/11
New Bill Would Factor Energy Costs Into Home Value | Consumer Reports 11/07/11
Mortgage Lenders Could Soon Take Homes' Energy Costs Into Account | The Washington Post 10/28/11
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Energy Efficiency News

Showcasing the Big Apple's Greener, Greater Buildings Plan | Clean Technica 01/03/12
New Codes Aim to Cut Energy Use | The New York Times 12/17/11
Obama, Clinton Announce $4 Billion Energy Investment 12/02/11
Maryland Becomes First State to Adopt 2012 IECC, Effective Jan. 1 | OCEAN 12/01/11
Spending on Building Energy Efficiency to Boom in Next 5 Years | GreenBiz 11/29/11
Energy Efficiency Makes Simple Sense | The Houston Chronicle 11/21/11
Uniting Preservation With Energy Efficiency in Smaller, Older Buildings | National Trust for Historic Preservation 09/22/11
Empire State Building's Green Transformation Earns LEED Gold | GreenBiz 09/13/11
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Announcements

01/10/12

Survey Reveals That Americans Overwhelmingly Support Energy Codes

A survey conducted by the Consumers Union and the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) indicates that most Americans believe that homes should meet national energy standards and agree that energy-efficient homes reduce energy use and pollution. Read our press release for more information.

12/19/11

Obama Pledges Billions for Efficiency, MD & DC Move to Adopt 2012 IECC, and More News

IMT's December update rounds up the recent energy-efficiency news.

12/19/11

IMT Releases Case Studies on Energy Code Compliance

Underfunding of code compliance initiatives is a nationwide problem, but some jurisdictions--including Austin, Texas, and the state of Wisconsin--are forging innovative, cost-effective approaches. Read more about their strategies for improving compliance in IMT's case studies, the first three in a series.

12/05/11

Maryland Adopts 2012 IECC - First State in U.S. to Adopt Advanced Energy Code

Maryland has become the first U.S. state to adopt the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code. Read our press release to learn more.

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