Summary Presentation of IMT’s Model Building Performance Standard Ordinance
This PDF presentation is part of a suite of resources for a Model Building Performance Standard Ordinance, created by the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT).
Commercial Buildings
Commercial buildings in real estate markets across the U.S. are an important puzzle piece in establishing high-performance building stock. Below is a collection of IMT resources that highlight energy efficiency opportunities in commercial buildings.
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Summary of IMT’s Model Ordinance for a Building Performance Standard
This document provides a high-level overview of the Institute for Market Transformation’s (IMT) model ordinance for a building performance standard (BPS).
Creating Real-Estate-Friendly Building Performance Standards
Building performance policies can facilitate economic recovery and climate action with support from commercial real estate.
Map: Building Performance Standards
This map summarizes at a glance which U.S. jurisdictions have passed building performance standards.
Comparison of U.S. Building Performance Standards
This matrix compares the requirements of building performance standards in U.S. cities and states.
Comparison of U.S. Building Audit, Retuning, and Retrocommissioning Policies
This matrix compares the requirements of commercial building audit, retuning, and retrocommissioning (RCx) policies in U.S. cities and states.
A Lifecycle Approach to Building Performance Regulation
This document examines the missing link between energy codes and building performance standards. It offers cities clear actions for smart regulation.
Opportunities to Advance Demand Flexibility with Building Performance Standards
U.S. buildings can help us transition to renewable energy by becoming active participants in the grid rather than just passive consumers.
Building Energy Codes Emissions Calculator
This calculator is a tool for cities & states to estimate the energy and carbon savings of updating energy codes.
Event Takeaways: Balancing Occupant Health And Wellness With Building Energy Performance
Takeways from the Building Innovation Hub and the USGBC National Capital Region webinar on building performance.