Zero to Hero: We Now Have a National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building
The new definition is a foundation to move us toward a future of high-performing, zero carbon buildings for all of us to live, work, and learn.
Decarbonization
Taking action against climate change requires policies and business strategies that ensure carbon emissions reductions in our buildings and communities. Below is a collection of resources that provide information on how cities and the real estate community can drive decarbonization.
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Transforming Climate Governance With Community Accountability Boards
This toolkit explores the concept of a community accountability board (CAB) including its framework, core principles as a model for community empowerment, and its challenges.
Equitable Decarbonization Learning Series: Part 2
This decarbonization learning series explains the relationship between buildings and emissions, how they can emit less carbon, and how policies can create better buildings.
Leveraging Federal Dollars for Community-Centered Building Decarbonization
Jessica Miller and Maddie Koolbeck explain how IMT will use historic federal funding to co-create building decarb policies with community
Local Initiatives, National Networks: IMT is Scaling Our Climate Action for Buildings
IMT’s new CEO Alex Dews forecasts what’s needed for equitable building solutions on every level in the years ahead.
IMT on Winning Bid for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds
The EPA has awarded the Justice Climate Fund nearly $1 billion as part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s Clean Communities Investment Accelerator program.
10 Years of Green Lease Leaders: Looking at the Past and Present
What we’ve learned from the Green Lease Leaders program and what green leasing trends we see today.
Codes Ruling Hinders Building Decarbonization Progress, Rejects Expert Recommendations
A decision by the International Code Council’s Board will hinder the progress of decarbonization in new buildings affected by the 2024 energy code.
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