Communities Using Remote Virtual Inspections
Remote Virtual Inspection (RVI) involves the use of remote visualization technologies and methods to inspect, certify, audit, and diagnose the design, operation, or performance of buildings. While RVIs gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous jurisdictions have since expanded and…
Insights Into BPS in the Northeast Region
Buildings are one of the top emitters of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Northeast region. As jurisdictions
strive to meet climate goals, they must focus on the energy efficiency of buildings. One key policy tool gaining
prominence in this effort is Building Performance Standards (…
Electrification and Energy Codes Primer
Buildings make up almost 40 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. Technologies that decarbonize our
building stock can provide a massive opportunity to mitigate the impact of climate change and curb future
emissions. There are large opportunities for emissions reductions and cost…
Enhancing Building Energy Resiliency Through Building Performance Standards and Energy Codes
Buildings are confronting heightened vulnerabilities due to the shifting climate, resulting in amplified risks such as extreme weather events, rising temperatures, and energy…
