Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 14h

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...

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 1d

We will be at #Greenbuild this year! Register and connect with us: greenbuild.informaconnect.com/2025/registr....

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 2d

Communities can lead on climate decisions 🌎

Here’s how Community Accountability Boards make it happen:
📄 imt.org/resources/ca...

1

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 6d

Green Table Talks is over but the lessons we learned are evergreen! 🌿

Hear from Yolanda Bonner on how our conversations around green building can result in collective action.

🔗 buildinginnovationhub.org/reflections-...

#Sustainability #GreenBuilding #RealEstate

Reflections On the Green Table Talks Series - Building Innovation Hub

Yolanda Bonner Associate Director of Building Performance Building Innovation Hub Over the past several months, we hosted the Green…

buildinginnovationhub.org

2

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 7d

Happy #EEDay2025! Efficiency lowers bills, creates jobs, and secures our affordable energy future.

Reposted by Institute for Market Transformation

SPEER @eepartnership.bsky.social · 7d

⚡ Happy #EEDay2025! #Energyefficiency helps us save 💵, reduce pollution, create jobs, & ensure a more resilient, reliable grid.

By using less energy to perform the same tasks, EE reduces monthly energy bills & makes our homes more comfortable and safe. https://ow.ly/WkVo50X2PLF

#energysky

2 1

Reposted by Institute for Market Transformation

Slipstream @slipstreaminc.org · 7d

Happy Energy Efficiency Day!

Energy efficiency is the foundation of our work–we’ve been doing it for 45 yrs.

Energy affects our lives in so many ways. The electronics we use, whether we’re comfortable in our homes, the quality of the air we breathe indoors.

Learn more: lnkd.in/dQWV85E4 #EEDay2025

Redirecting...

www.facebook.com

1 1

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 8d

Big news! 🎉 On Oct 2, Mary Thomas becomes Director of the Building Innovation Hub. We thank Theresa Backhus for her leadership and look forward to Mary & Yolanda Bonner advancing high-performance buildings in DC. 👉https://imt.org/news/mary-thomas-named-building-innovation-hub-director/ #Leadership

1

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 12d

During #ClimateWeekNYC, we are discussing ways to energy resilience for building owners amidst changes.

In her new article, Mary Thomas explains how now is the best time to make investments toward building efficiency.

🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4pIpAcV

1

Reposted by Institute for Market Transformation

U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social · 14d

Today at #ClimateWeekNYC, we announced a major leap toward meeting our collective climate pollution reduction target.

What we’re doing is working – and we’ll keep pressing forward.

➡️ usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...

1 8 13

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 15d

Join us this Thursday at #ClimateWeekNYC!

be-exchange.org/advancing-lo...

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 19d

Buildings are central to meeting sustainability goals 🌍 Green leases align landlords + tenants on efficiency, cost savings, and ESG. This #ClimateWeekNYC, explore our Green Lease Leaders Service Packages: bit.ly/4mAtP7O

Specialized Assistance

Are you looking for more specialized assistance with your green lease work? Sign up for our Green Leasing Consulting Session!

bit.ly

1

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 22d

🤝 During #ClimateWeekNYC, we’re spotlighting IMT’s Community Engagement Framework, which helps organizations co-create climate solutions with frontline communities. Learn how workshops + coaching can embed equity into policies: bit.ly/3VQoFt7

Community Engagement Framework

Learn more about IMT's Community Engagement Framework.

bit.ly

Reposted by Institute for Market Transformation

Building Decarbonization Coalition @buildingdecarb.org · 26d

🗞️ BDC’s September Decarb Digest highlights our latest policy brief, The End of Gas System Subsidies & recent reports from @imtspeaks.bsky.social, @aceee.org & @luskininnovation.bsky.social / @ccscatucla.bsky.social! #HeatPump #ClimateSky #BuildingDecarb 🔌💡 email.buildingdecarb.org/%EF%B8%8F-de...

🏘️ Decarb Digest - September 2025

https://email.buildingdecarb.org/️-decarb-digest-september-2025

3 3

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 27d

The Building Performance Partnership is expanding! Welcome Aspen CORE, Philly’s Better Buildings Hub & Boston’s Building Performance Exchange! Collaboration drives progress this #ClimateWeekNYC 🌍 Read more: bit.ly/4pikbsV

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · 29d

Hot off the press: Five Takeaways on Making Building Performance Standards Work for Everyone 🏢

🌱 As #ClimateWeekNYC by @climategroup.bsky.social kicks off, explore how ACPs can bridge ambition + reality in building decarbonization. Read here: bit.ly/47v5hJm.

1

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · Sep 8

Policy moves fast ⚡️ The National BPS Coalition’s Resource Library brings maps, case studies + tools to track policies + advance resilient buildings.

🌱 Explore during #ClimateWeekNYC by @climategroup.bsky.social: bit.ly/3JSnZAS

3

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · Sep 8

Resilience starts at the community level. With
@dcseu.bsky.social DC Green Bank, and IMT’s Building Innovation Hub, Walker Memorial Baptist Church turned a roof repair into a full retrofit, powering on toward lower cost and stronger community impact. 🔗 bit.ly/4mRJf8A. #ClimateWeekNYC #PowerOn

1

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · Sep 5

Real change starts with people. IMT’s programs equip communities to cut costs, mitigate risks, and build resilience. This #ClimateWeekNYC by @climategroup.bsky.social, we’re helping communities power on: imt.org

1 2

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · Sep 4

Smart leasing = resilience. This #ClimateWeekNYC by @climategroup.bsky.social, Green Lease Leaders shows how leases can either drain your budget or protect it. Ready to power on with future-ready leasing? bit.ly/3JHqztu.

1

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · Sep 3

This #ClimateWeekNYC (by @climategroup.bsky.social), we’re asking: What does Power On mean to you in the face of rising energy costs and climate risks?

1 1

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · Sep 2

That’s the question IMT’s Corporate Engagement Opportunities program answers. #ClimateWeek2025 with @climategroup.bsky.social is the perfect time to Power On with policy tracking + energy efficiency. Learn more: bit.ly/45NSTmE.

2

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · Aug 25

What does “high-performance” really mean in multifamily buildings? Join our partners BEExNY and Bright Power to explore how the Future Housing Initiative centers health, equity, and carbon in performance assessment.

RSVP (Sep. 4, 9:30 - 11 am, online): be-exchange.org/future-housi...

1

Reposted by Institute for Market Transformation

Grist @grist.org · Aug 22

This #ClimateWeekNYC, Grist is teaming up with artist Louise Lao for Between Waves—an art show honoring the ocean 🌊.

RSVP here: www.climateweeknyc.org/events/betwe...

🗓️ Sept 20, 2025
🕔 5–8pm ET
📍 141 Flushing Ave, Suite 1313, #Brooklyn, #NY

#Art #Climate #Oceans #Sharks #Sea #Shark

1 7 18

Institute for Market Transformation @imtspeaks.bsky.social · Aug 25

The City of New Orleans recently passed a law that requires large buildings to track energy use. Hear from Rajiv Ravulapati James Burton and Casius Pealer on how it finally passed, and what it means for energy in buildings.

🔗 imt.org/news/new-orl...

#NewOrleans #Policy

New Orleans passes benchmarking ordinance

Success after a decade-long effort to give owners, tenants, and the public a window into building performance

imt.org