Press Room

We encourage members of the press to contact IMT. Please direct inquiries to Amanda Kolson Hurley, Communications Manager, at (202) 525-2883, ext. 306 / .

Who We Are

Founded in 1996 and based in Washington, D.C., the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that promotes energy efficiency in buildings. We advocate for strong building energy codes. Our policy experts work with state and local governments as they adopt and implement new building energy policies. Our finance experts develop strategies to increase the recognition of energy performance in property valuation and mortgage underwriting. 

In contrast with some traditional energy efficiency programs, which have focused on piecemeal technologies, market transformation offers a strategic approach to move entire market sectors toward energy efficiency. The goal of market transformation is to change standard business practices.

Visit our About IMT and Staff pages to learn more.

IMT Experts

IMT staff are nationally recognized experts in the following areas:

• Building codes (code development, adoption, compliance/enforcement)
• Building energy rating (or benchmarking) and disclosure: U.S. and international policies and best practices
• Energy efficiency finance: commercial and residential
• Energy-aligned leasing
• Energy modeling guidelines and quality assurance

Please contact Amanda Kolson Hurley, , to set up an interview with one of our experts.

MEDIA KIT

• Introduction to Rating & Disclosure Policy
• International Rating & Disclosure Policy
• The SAVE Act for better mortgage underwriting
• Code compliance & energy savings

Please visit our program pages for additional resources.

RECENT PRESS RELEASES

• January 10, 2012: States Hear Consumer Call for Cost-Cutting Energy Efficiency Standards
• November 7, 2011: GSA Issues New Green Lease Provisions
• October 19, 2011: Senators Bennet and Isakson Introduce the SAVE Act to Factor Energy Costs Into Mortgage Lending
• July 28, 2011: D.C. on Track to Adopt New, Ultra-Green Energy Code
• July 26, 2011: IMT Releases Major Report on Building Energy Transparency
• May 24, 2011: IMT's Cliff Majersik Speaks About High-Performance Building on the Hill
• May 19, 2011: IMT Newsletter
  
• March 30, 2011: Public Approves of Energy-Efficient Lighting and Incandescent Phase-Out, Nationwide Survey Finds
• March 8, 2011: IMT & NRDC launch new rating & disclosure website
• Feb. 10, 2011: San Francisco Passes Landmark Building Energy Efficiency Ordinance

SELECTED RECENT COVERAGE

• August 2, 2011: Transparency for Building Energy Use in The New Republic
• August 1, 2011: U.S. Cities, States Require Large Buildings Cite Energy Use in USA Today
• July 27, 2011: Building Owners Get Help Staying Ahead of New Green Laws on GreenBiz.com
• July 26, 2011: Inaugural Report Released on Building Energy and Disclosure Policies in U.S. in CleanTechnica
• July 2011: Let There Be Data in GreenSource
• June 6, 2011: Sen. Bennett Adds His Support to SAVE Act in Colorado Energy News
• May 18, 2011: How Does Your Building Rank Now in Energy Efficiency? Check the 2003 Data in The New York Times