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Split Systems: Coordinating Energy Policies for New and Existing Buildings
ACEEE and the National Energy Codes Collaborative examine conflicts and alignments between building codes and Building Performance Standards in Atlanta, St. Louis, and Seattle. The authors derive lessons for other cities to ensure policies to decarbonize new and existing buildings are measuring against similar performance metrics and minimizing unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles.
California’s Cities Lead the Way on Pollution-Free Homes and Buildings
This blog summarizes the cities and counties in California that have adopted gas-free buildings commitments or electrification building codes.
Benefits of Heat Pumps for Colorado Homes
This report provides an updated analysis on the benefits of heat pumps and heat pump water heaters (HPHWs) for Colorado homes.
Multifamily Building Guide
NBI's Multifamily Guide offers an advanced standard that addresses the issues faced when applying building code to multifamily buildings.
New Construction Guide
The New Construction Guide offers a comprehensive prescriptive approach to new commercial construction projects that achieves efficiencies up to 30% higher than many conventional buildings.