municipalities

Let’s start with a brief history lesson. Over a decade ago, local and state governments recognized that energy use in buildings contributes the majority of emissions in most jurisdictions. So it made sense that as these jurisdictions sought to reduce their emissions footprint, they would need to engage with building owners. And so, the building […]

Link to Engineering News-Record (Sept. 24, 2025) | States and municipalities continue to pass laws and introduce green energy and climate-related initiatives, often indirectly through building performance standards and electrification mandates. …Successful implementation hinges on well-thought-out laws, collaboration and support networks. A building performance hub hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council California began in 2024 with participants […]