Massachusetts Energy-Zero (E-Z) Code
The Massachusetts Energy Zero (E-Z) Code defines a zero-energy building as an ultra-low-energy, combustion-free building that sources 100 percent of its annual energy from additional…
Decarbonizing Public Sector Buildings
This report is an update to a 2012 report entitled Greening the Public Sector, Maximizing Energy Efficiency. The original report provided recommendations and exemplars for how public sector buildings…
Operating Guidance for Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This fact sheet was developed to provide summarized information to school districts to help keep schools operating in a healthy manner as they respond to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. Information…
Transforming Data into Action
Building energy benchmarking is a key first step to help jurisdictions understand and manage energy consumption. Benchmarking, however, should be part of a broader plan. Cities, towns, and states…