Equitable Decarbonization Learning Series: Part 3
An explainer about why building decarbonization matters, the benefits, and the unintended consequences and solutions.
Equity
Equity refers to consistency of outcomes among people, which is different from equality, which typically addresses consistency in opportunities. Learn more about how IMT’s work supports equity.
The Latest
Community Climate Shift Announces Nine New Partners
Nine community-based organizations will receive Community Climate Shift support to pair with federal funding for equitable policymaking.
Tenant Protections in Building Decarbonization Policy
Recommendations for tenant protections in building decarbonization policies.
Lessons from the Ground: Implementing Building Performance Standards
This paper explains the role of efficiency programs in building performance standards (BPS) implementation and considers how the next phase of BPS policies can accelerate an equitable, low-carbon future.
Equitable Funding Mechanisms for Climate Action in Minneapolis
This paper recommends sustainable approaches to generate funding for equitable climate action and just transition efforts in Minneapolis.
How Cities Can Mitigate the Impacts of the Gas System and Accelerate the Shift to Clean Energy
This white paper aims to deepen city leaders’ understanding of the interaction between gas distribution systems and local climate objectives.
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.
What defines a building performance standard (BPS)?
Learn how BPS complements traditional building energy code approaches, but works quite differently.
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.
Better Buildings for Everyone: Climate Justice through Equitable Decarbonization Policies
In this webinar, IMT’s Community Engagement team will discuss key outcomes from the creation of the Community Engagement Framework and provide examples of how these approaches are playing out.