How Cities Are Centering Equity in Benchmarking Policies
A new report addresses equity in benchmarking ordinances
Cities
IMT believes that all local governments play a role in creating a more efficient, safer, and healthier built environment for all of their residents. We also acknowledge that every city is unique, and that there is no one-size-fits-all solution for cities for reaching their climate and sustainability goals. Therefore, IMT collaborates with cities to provide the mechanisms that work to increase high-performance buildings in each unique municipality. Below is a collection of resources that highlights all of IMT’s work with city governments.
The Latest
Incorporating Equity into Energy Benchmarking: Guidance for Practitioners
Best practices in equity and benchmarking compiled from local government and policy practioners
A Transformative Infrastructure Bill?
IMT’s buildings and climate take on President Biden’s proposed infrastructure plan.
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.
Supporting the Cities We Call Home
In this Q&A, IMT’s Tara Brown shares how she’s supporting equitable policy work in the cities we call home.
Model Ordinance for Building Performance Standards
This document is intended to provide the structural foundation for a strong BPS ordinance in any jurisdiction.
Make Them an Offer They Can’t Refuse: Using Utility Franchise Agreement Negotiations to Achieve Clean Energy Goals
Utility franchise agreements offer a big opportunity for jurisdictions seeking more clean energy.
Energy Code Faces Uncertain Future
The International Code Council will soon release the highly efficient 2021 International Energy Conservation Code, but its democratic process is under threat.
Behind-the-Scenes: A Chief Engineer’s View of St. Louis Benchmarking
A discussion of benchmarking and real estate with Chris Meinert, Chief Engineer for the Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown.
Elevating the Energy Code: Why You Should Care
In the first part of this two-part series, we will discuss EECC’s near-term goals in its new home at IMT, and its role in the current socio-economic environment.