Behind-the-Scenes: A Chief Engineer’s View of St. Louis Benchmarking
A discussion of benchmarking and real estate with Chris Meinert, Chief Engineer for the Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown.
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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Green Leasing by the Numbers
To demonstrate the impacts of green leasing and programs that support its adoption, IMT, the Department of Energy (DOE), and RE Tech Advisors collaborated to develop a paper for the ACEEE Summer Study.
New Leasing Languages – How Green Leasing Programs Can Help Overcome the Split Incentive
This paper explores the impact of green leasing programs, tenant engagement, opportunities for expanding leasing programs to new space types, and potential solutions for improving the efficiency of leased space.
Rethinking What it Means to Thrive in Real Estate
The commercial real estate sector can make buildings and people safer. Here’s who is taking the lead during the COVID-19 pandemic.
City Energy Project: Breaking Down the Bottom Line – The Business Case for Energy Efficiency in Buildings
This City Energy Project resource dives into the business case for energy efficiency in buildings, and includes commentary from three real estate companies leading efficiency and sustainability.
A Blueprint for Ambitious Congressional Action on Climate
Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Select Committee on the Climate Crisis released a sprawling 538-page blueprint for climate action. The proposal is more ambitious than any legislation seriously considered by Congress in a decade. It calls for a price on carbon and addresses every aspect of the American economy, calling for a transition … Continued
H&M – Utility and Landlord Collaboration Help Secure Rebates for Energy Projects
This resource highlights how collaboration between landlords and tenants can drive deeper savings in tenant spaces and allow access to funds through utilities that otherwise would not be possible.
Market Transformation Means Addressing Diversity and Racism in the Buildings Space
We must actively work to be anti-racist in the building and energy sectors.
Efficiency Playbook for DC Building Professionals
Actions every building professional can take to prioritize energy-efficient buildings in the District of Columbia
DC Building Envelope Commissioning
Get the basics on building envelope commissioning in DC.