Earth Day 2026: What's Driving Sustainable CRE Decisions Now Earth Day 2026 highlights how power access, financing and future capital needs are changing sustainable CRE decisions.

Building performance standards are driving investment in decarbonizing commercial buildings. Owners can gain competitive advantage by acting early. I'm quoted below. #CRE #ActOnClimate

USGBC USGBC is committed to a sustainable, prosperous future through LEED. Our mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and soc...

IMT joined 30 organizations in calling on Congress to fully fund ENERGY STAR for fiscal year 2027, whether it sits at the Department of Energy or at EPA. www.usgbc.org/resources/co... #ENERGYSTAR #CRE

30 years ago, IMT set out to transform the way buildings serve people. This year, we're celebrating what we've built together!

🎉 Our celebration is yours too and we want to hear from you:

🎂 imt.org/30th-anniversary

#IMTat30 #BuildingEfficiency #ClimateAction #Anniversary

EPA and DOE are planning to transfer ENERGY STAR to DOE! The program is foundational infrastructure for the real estate industry. It must be preserved and protected. @imtspeaks.bsky.social statement imt.org/news/imt-sta...

We are excited to share that the 2026 Green Leasing Outlook Report is out now!

Get insights into the current state and future impact of green leasing on a diverse range of sectors in the real estate industry.

Download now: greenleaseleaders.com/resource/gre...

#RealEstate

Our Homes Aren't Ready for Extreme Cold and Power Outages Americans in poorly insulated and leaky homes without power are facing dangerous indoor temperatures.

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are still without power - many in poorly-sealed homes that get cold quickly. But some policymakers are stepping backward, not forward, in making homes more prepared.

We are so proud to share that Precious Rideout has published an article in @nextcity.org about IMT's work with @win-dc.bsky.social!

🔗 Check it out: nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

#Climate #WashingtonDC #Worship #Housing #Health

Repairing Trust Between Government and Residents Can Unlock Climate Solutions Op-ed: An initiative to help decarbonize houses of worship in Washington, D.C. shows that effective collaboration requires a leap of faith.

Repairing Trust Between Government and Residents Can Unlock Climate Solutions — by Island Press Short-form Program contributor Precious Rideout nextcity.org/urbanist-new... @imtspeaks.bsky.social

Repairing Trust Between Government and Residents Can Unlock Climate Solutions Op-ed: An initiative to help decarbonize houses of worship in Washington, D.C. shows that effective collaboration requires a leap of faith.

Op-ed: An initiative to help decarbonize houses of worship in Washington, D.C. shows that effective collaboration requires a leap of faith.

nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

Congress Moves to Save EPA’s Energy Star from Trump Cuts The US House approved a budget bill that rejects proposed cuts to the energy efficiency program.

The new year has opened with some positive news for ENERGY STAR. Read more on @bloomberg.com:

www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

2026 is here and we are preparing for this year's Green Lease Leaders application cycle! Learn more about eligibility and how to apply in our informational webinar.

Sign up here: bit.ly/49yfLH4

#Webinar #GreenLeaseLeaders #RealEstate

We are grateful and excited to continue to drive progress towards an increasingly energy-efficient building sector, offering support across the United States!

IMT's Diana Lee will join other industry leaders for the second part of ULI's webinar: Power Shift: Commercial Leases and Cutting Utility Costs for Small Businesses and Landlords.

If you are looking for saving energy and money in real estate, you won't want to miss it!

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On November 5, Cliff Majersik will be representing IMT at the 2025 Greenbuild International Conference + Expo by @usgbc.bsky.social, speaking on accelerating green buildings at scale through policy. 🔗 Register here:
greenbuild.informaconnect.com/2025/registr...

Bowser is also proposing another hobby horse of hers: Reversing the energy efficiency standards for buildings, a huge source of emissions in the city.

She's tried to do this several times before. Ironic, because it was part of a clean energy bill that she championed...

Meet Manhattan’s first housing co-op to electrify heating and cooling The 1962 building hit its emissions reduction targets well ahead of Local Law 97's first reporting deadline on May 1. Here’s how.

Great article on a coop that went all electric and is saving energy and way ahead of schedule in complying with LL97! It quotes me.

Maine: Transforming America One Heat Pump at a Time YouTube video by U.S. Climate Alliance

📽️ On #EarthDay, we’re celebrating how Governor Janet Mills is creating jobs, tackling pollution & lowering costs across Maine — one heat pump at a time.

This is the path to a cleaner, healthier & safer America.

youtu.be/pjxqjEd-Zcg

How Congress can increase Americans’ household costs Congress may reverse federal policies that lower home energy costs, threatening affordable housing and raising monthly bills for millions.

Congress is considering cancelling two key federal policies that help make more new homes energy efficient—and reduce costs. ACEEE’s Lowell Ungar explains in HousingWire:

Energize Denver, Colorado BPS, and Local Law 154 Upheld in Court - IMT New York and Colorado building performance standards upheld against legal challenges.

Good news! Judges dismiss lawsuits against building performance standards in Colorado and new construction law in New York. imt.org/news/energiz...

Truly chilling!

Trump-Musk Threats Darken as Their Anger at Enemies Takes Ominous Turn As Trump and Elon Musk signal menacing new intentions on numerous fronts, a scholar of democratic breakdown explains how we’re now seeing textbook signs of a country’s slide into authoritarian rule.

When Trump declares himself above the law and Musk calls for jailing journos, this threatens to become "legitimate" for countless voters, especially Republicans, says Steve Levitsky. "Very dangerous."

New pod on all the signs that we're sliding into authoritarianism:
newrepublic.com/article/1915...

Trump vowed to champion US workers - the reality has been a relentless assault President has begun slashing federal workforce while hobbling labor watchdogs NLRB and EEOC

“...his promises to be a champion of workers are hollow,” said Judy Conti of the National Employment Law Project. “He surrounds himself with people who are anti-worker. He has a history of being anti-worker, but says he's a champion of workers. He’s just not.”

‎5 Calls: Contact Your Congress ‎**As seen on MSNBC...**

Take action now to stop the coup! Calls to our reps (Rs and Dems) in Congress are the most effective thing we can do. It just takes five minutes per day. The 5 Calls app makes it super easy.

The Senate is receiving 40x typical # of daily calls! We need to keep it up. apps.apple.com/us/app/5-cal...

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Sending profound appreciation to all the federal employees who have dedicated their careers to public service. Our country is lucky to have your commitment and service. You deserve so much more than the unlawful and cruel treatment of billionaires who care only for themselves.

IMT is hiring - join our awesome team!
👉 Manager, Hub Development ($80,000-$85,000)
👉 Senior Manager, Decarbonization Policy and Standards ($95,000-$100,000)
👉 Senior Project Manager, Market Development ($90,000-95,000)

Job descriptions here: imt.org/about/jobs/

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