New Bill in Congress Would Create Jobs, Encourage Energy Efficiency in Housing
Cliff Majersik breaks down the The Green Neighborhoods Act, which includes the SAVE Act
Federal
IMT’s staff have developed extensive networks with policymakers at local, state, and national levels. Below is a collection of resources on federal-level legislation that touches on IMT's building energy performance work.
The Latest
What the White House’s Building Performance Standard Means and How to Do It Right
How the Biden administration can set building performance standards for federal buildings that benefit people and climate
A Transformative Infrastructure Bill?
IMT’s buildings and climate take on President Biden’s proposed infrastructure plan.
The Case For Improving Buildings Has Never Been Stronger
The path forward is no longer a technical challenge. We can make significant progress with tools and practices available today.
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.
Women in Energy Efficiency: Kelly Crandall
In this Q&A, Kelly, now Uplight’s Director of Risk and Compliance, shared how her current role is creating more sustainable energy opportunities for people and businesses around the world.
IMT Statement on the U.S. Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement
Statement from Executive Director Cliff Majersik
The SAVE Act Coalition Fact Sheet
The SAVE Act, introduced by Senators Isakson (R-Ga.) and Bennet (D-Co.) on June 6, 2013, is proposed legislation that would instruct federal loan agencies to assess a borrower’s expected energy costs when financing a house. Better information about a homeowner’s monthly expenses will, at no cost to taxpayers or the current deficit: Enable better mortgage … Continued
Designing A Mortgage Process for Energy Efficiency
As the U.S. housing stock ages and energy prices climb, more robust strategies and financing mechanisms are needed to drive energy efficiency renovations in existing homes, particularly among low- and middle-income households. To date, residential retrofit strategies have broadly targeted homeowners, with less emphasis placed on leveraging the home purchase process to trigger renovations early … Continued
Innovations in Energy Efficiency Finance: New FHA Rule Points the Way Ahead for 2014
FHA rule factors efficiency.