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Codes
Building codes make our cities and communities more resilient and make buildings more comfortable, productive, and safer for those working and living in these spaces. IMT works with local governments to improve residential and commercial code compliance that results in increased energy savings and more efficient buildings across the country.
Interested in IMT’s codes work? Scroll through our blogs and resources below to see how IMT has been collaborating with local and regional organizations to improve buildings codes and code compliance.
The Latest
IMT is Awarded $5 Million Department of Energy Grant for Community-Led Climate Action
The Department of Energy awards IMT’s team $5 million for equitable building decarbonization work as part of the Building Infrastructure Law
Why Leslie Knope Would Be Proud of the New Federal Energy Efficiency Requirements
Cherylyn Kelley explains why the latest HUD announcement is a big deal for energy efficient, affordable homes
Building Performance Standards: A Technical Resource Guide
IMT contributed to ASHRAE’s technical resource guide on building performance standards.
Energy Codes: The Year in Review and a Look Ahead
What’s happening with energy codes this year?
2021-2022 Annual Report
IMT’s Annual Report captures not only the organization’s successes and progress from 2021-2022, but also recaps clear market signals that continue to drive action in buildings today.
Top Stories of the National Building Performance Standards Coalition
Closing out the year with big climate progress! New federal building performance standards have been announced and California joined the National BPS Coalition.
Public Comments Critical for the Residential Energy Code
Make your voice heard! Provide feedback on the proposed 2024 IECC by December 16, 2022 at midnight PST. Everyone is affected by and benefits from an updated residential energy code.
High-Performance Building Hubs Support Professionals Navigating Codes and BPS
Market supports are critical for the building industry as jurisdictions implement new energy and carbon reduction targets. Ella Wetlesen and Cherylyn Kelley explore how High-Performance Building Hubs can be invaluable technical and compliance resources for codes experts.
The Intersection of Energy Codes and Building Performance Standards: Summer Study
This paper explores how new construction energy codes in several sample jurisdictions compare to existing or proposed building performance standard thresholds.