Taking Action for Stronger Energy Codes
This resource explains how to play a role in advocating for adoption of the strongest, most efficient energy codes.
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Model Utility Data Access Law
This model law is tailored to ensure that building owners can easily obtain the necessary data to identify potential areas for energy savings and finance and implement improvements.
CBO Grant Agreement and MOU Template
The Community Engagement team has collaborated extensively with community-based organizations (CBOs) to gather community feedback and to shape the way IMT works with communities. For many of our projects, such as our work with Poder in Orlando, Florida, and our work on the Community Engagement Framework, we have used this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to … Continued
Code Adoption Toolkit
The Code Adoption Toolkit provides information to support adoption of energy efficienct building codes.
Summary of Model Performance-Based Lease Provisions
An overview of key provisions in IMT’s model performance-based lease template
Model Performance-Based Lease Template
This model performance-based lease template helps landlords and tenants benefit from energy efficiency improvements.
High-Performance Leases: A Solution for Reducing Carbon Emissions in Commercial Buildings
This Environmental Law in New York article explains how high-performance leases or performance-based leases can improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings
Model Law for Building Performance Standards
This document is intended to provide the structural foundation for a strong BPS ordinance in any jurisdiction.
Summary of IMT’s Model Ordinance for a Building Performance Standard
This document provides a high-level overview of the Institute for Market Transformation’s (IMT) model ordinance for a building performance standard (BPS).
Building Energy Codes Emissions Calculator
This calculator is a tool for cities & states to estimate the energy and carbon savings of updating energy codes.