Understanding the Role of Buildings in Environmental Justice
A blog summary of Jalonne White-Newsome’s report on equity and building decarbonization.
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The Evolution of Building Efficiency: An Interview with Alan Miller
Departing board member Alan Miller reflects on how the sustainable buildings sector has changed
Improving the Building Performance of Museums
An interview with Joyce Lee on why museum energy use matters to climate change and decarbonization
Participating in Power: Making Utility Regulation Accessible
Why utility integrated resource plans matter and how to leverage them for equitable, clean energy.
Why traditional leases don’t measure up and what we need instead
The best way to lower energy use in commercial buildings is to replace inefficient traditional leases with performance-based alternatives.
The Super Climate Pollutants in Our Buildings, and How to Eliminate Them
Building systems emit more than just carbon. What to cut now and how it matters for climate action.
How Cities Are Centering Equity in Benchmarking Policies
A new report addresses equity in benchmarking ordinances
Want to Tune Up Your City’s Buildings? First, Tune Up Your Approach.
Building audit and tune-up policies can improve energy efficiency and building performance while reducing carbon emissions and operational costs.
Implementing Energy Audit and Tune-Up Policies
Building audit and tune-up policies can improve energy efficiency and building performance while reducing city carbon emissions and operational costs.
Priority Actions for America’s Buildings: Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration
Recommendations for decarbonizing buildings and ensuring a transition to an equitable, clean energy economy.