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IMT’s resources provide clear guidance and insights into the most vital building performance issues facing local governments and businesses across North America. Whether you are a building owner or tenant taking first steps to control energy use, or a Mayor or city sustainability director looking to take the next leap in harnessing the benefits of energy efficiency, IMT has technical and policy resources that can help you drive deeper investment in higher performance and greater savings in buildings. Browse our reports, guides, case studies, infographics, and more below or create a custom search to find the resources that best meet your needs.

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Social Priorities in Building Performance

This collection of resources provides guidance on how to include stakeholders in the BPS policy development process on topics such as housing affordability, resilience, and indoor air quality.

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Marco de Involucramiento Comunitario

En junio de 2021, el equipo de Involucramiento Comunitario (CE) de IMT comenzó a desarrollar un marco para orientar nuestro enfoque hacia una participación significativa con las comunidades de primera línea, con el objetivo de alcanzar un futuro bajo en carbono que sea justo y equitativo. El marco original se desarrolló a lo largo de varios meses de investigación, diálogo interno y colaboración con socios de comunidades de primera línea, quienes aportaron sus perspectivas y críticas. Se construyó alrededor de tres objetivos orientadores: Transformar. Equilibrar. Cerrar brechas. También estableció valores, tácticas y objetivos fundamentales para integrar la justicia en el desarrollo de políticas energéticas.
Healthy Buildings, Healthy Lives Survey

This report is a collaborative effort between the Institute for Market Transformation, VELUX, and YouGov®. To define...
Advancing Equitable Decarbonization Through Community Ownership

Involving community in policymaking makes for better outcomes, especially when balancing affordability and decarbonization. This research paper was published as part of the Summer Study 2026 proceedings.
2026 Community Engagement Framework

IMT's 2026 Community Engagement Framework includes guidance on how to effectively engage frontline communities in equitable decarbonization policymaking.
Community Health Priorities and Building Performance Policies

This document can serve as a starting point for both governments and advocates to craft decarbonization policies that center community priorities, and for insights on how to collaborate across sectors and interest groups.
Tenants at the Center: An Equitable Path to Building Decarbonization

Case studies and policy recommendations that focus on passing strong tenant protections to prevent rent increases and displacement stemming from building decarbonization efforts.
What are the Social Priority Briefs?

A video introduction outlining the creative, impactful policy toolkits that drive cities, counties, and states to address complex societal challenges in building performance standards (BPS).
Leveling Up Building Performance Regulations: ACEEE Summer Study Paper

Building Performance Standards are a powerful tool to improve energy efficiency and building performance, and they can advance community-centered, inclusive, equitable policymaking.