Policy

As a trusted, nonpartisan advisor for local, regional, state, and federal policymakers, IMT continuously facilitates collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders to drive demand for high-performance buildings that unleash a variety of environmental, economic, and social benefits for cities across the U.S. Interested in learning more IMT’s work with cities to drive market demand for efficiency and high-performance buildings? Check out our blogs and resources below.

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How to Reduce Building Emissions and Center Equity: A New Framework for Policymakers and Communities

Framework co-developed with cities shows how Building Performance Standards can address city climate priorities and aid in promoting equitable economic recovery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexandra Laney, Institute for Market Transformation, alexandra.laney@imt.org; 530-645-2539 Connie Umphress, New Buildings Institute, connie@newbuildings.org; 503-367-5767 WASHINGTON, DC (July 20, 2021)—To support efforts to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions … Continued

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