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.

The Latest

Code Adoption Toolkit: Part 2

This resource explains how to play a role in advocating for adoption of the strongest, most efficient energy codes.

IMT at a Turning Point

IMT’s new strategic plan represents an organizational turning point on the road to our BuildUp 2030 plan, and a more just low-carbon future.

Deciphering Seattle’s BEPS: Balancing Flexibility, Complexity, and Oversight

Rajiv and Cliff here with your latest building performance standards (BPS) updates. There’s nothing we love more than a new player on the BPS roster. This time coming straight out of the ethereal mountain landscape of Seattle—birthplace of grunge and Sir Mix-A-Lot. On December 12th, 2023, the City Council of Seattle unanimously passed a Building … Continued

IMT Board Leadership Transition

IMT bids farewell to two board members and commend those who will lead us through our BuildUp2030 decade of action, starting with a new strategic plan.