Tag: Institute for Market Transformation (IMT)
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Energy Efficiency Efforts in U.S. Buildings Should Focus on Improvements in Regulation and Financing
In the United States, buildings account for 41 percent of primary energy consumption, more than the transport or industrial sectors. Tackling rising energy consumption in U.S. buildings will require a more coordinated and coherent approach to energy efficiency codes and regulation, one that is more focused on retrofits—where most potential gains lie. It’s also crucial…
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Energy Performance of Buildings: GBPN Global Knowledge Platform Launches
The GBPN launched today its participative global Knowledge Platform advancing best-practice policies in building energy performance. www.gbpn.org, the new GBPN web-based tool, will stimulate collective research and analysis from experts worldwide to promote better decision-making and help the building sector effectively reduce its impact on climate change.