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.

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How to Reduce Building Emissions and Center Equity: A New Framework for Policymakers and Communities

Framework co-developed with cities shows how Building Performance Standards can address city climate priorities and aid in promoting equitable economic recovery FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexandra Laney, Institute for Market Transformation, alexandra.laney@imt.org; 530-645-2539 Connie Umphress, New Buildings Institute, connie@newbuildings.org; 503-367-5767 WASHINGTON, DC (July 20, 2021)—To support efforts to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions … Continued

Public Utility Commissions – The Most Important Regulators You’ve Never Heard Of

Back in September, at the Just Energy Summit—a virtual conference this year, hosted by the Partnership for Southern Equity (PSE)—the session I was most excited about was the one on public utility commissions. I’m always eager to hear the ways that folks make the rather dry and esoteric topic of utility regulation both relevant and engaging, and … Continued

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The PUC Perspective on a New Era for Local Governments and Public Utilities Commissions

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