With New Law, California Moves Towards Statewide Building Performance Standard
SB 48 from California’s state senate prioritizes interagency and community collaboration for building decarb.
Decarbonization
Taking action against climate change requires policies and business strategies that ensure carbon emissions reductions in our buildings and communities. Below is a collection of resources that provide information on how cities and the real estate community can drive decarbonization.
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Our Top Takeaways from NYC Climate Week
IMT’s take on climate week, our Grist 50 awardee Precious Rideout, and a new addition to the National Building Performance Standards Coalition
Unintended Consequences & Potential Solutions of Building Decarbonization (Part 1)
The urgent need to combat climate change has accelerated efforts to electrify and decarbonize buildings, heralding a promising shift towards sustainable energy sources. As society embraces this transformative journey, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential unintended consequences of such endeavors, particularly for frontline communities and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC). Historically marginalized and … Continued
Equitable Decarbonization Learning Series: Part I
This learning series provides explainers for important topics around decarbonization, including why buildings matter and how they can impact and benefit our communities.
Community Climate Shift Redefines Policymaking for Climate and Social Justice
IMT and the People’s Climate Innovation Center announce the first four grantees
Cambridge Adopts Bold Building Emissions Reduction Targets
Rajiv and James walk through the ambitious net-zero targets and equity considerations for the amended policy.
IMT is Awarded $5 Million Department of Energy Grant for Community-Led Climate Action
The Department of Energy Awards IMT’s team $5 million grant for equitable building decarbonization work as part of the Building Infrastructure Law
Uncle IRA is Electrifying Your Public Buildings!
The GSA announced a massive investment in electrifying and improving energy use in federal buildings.
We’re Not Putting Enough Stock in Buildings’ Role in the Climate Crisis
This is a wake up call: there’s a deep need right now to address systemic changes within the buildings industry, in order to meet our climate goals.
Building Performance Standards: Beyond the Meter
First appearing in Public Utilities Fortnightly, this article addresses how building decarbonization policies will impact utilities, the grid, and planning.