BuildingRating.org is a hub for global activity in building energy rating and disclosure policy. Learn how energy rating works, compare local policies, and gain access to the resources you need to understand how rating and disclosure affects you. How can this site help you?
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A rating evaluates the energy efficiency of a home or building. Disclosure is the process of publicizing this efficiency score. Such energy performance transparency informs the market about energy costs and encourages investments in efficiency. Learn more about Rating & Disclosure
Rating and Disclosure policies exist in more than 50 cities, states, and countries worldwide. This includes every EU member state, China, Australia, and jurisdictions across the United States. Check the global policy map
Announcements
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Boston Passes Benchmarking Law
Approved on May 8th, the law requires large buildings to report energy and water use annually to the city. Read more.
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NYC Extends Benchmarking Deadline to May 31st
For buildings over 50,000 square feet in New York City, the next round of benchmarking reporting is now due May 31st. Check out our policy brief for more info and links to the city's resources. -
New Report Compares Rating Systems Worldwide
A new report from the GBPN newtork and IMT offers a classification system for building energy rating systems around the world. The paper (written by the editor of this site) analyzes the fundamental assumptions and methodologies underpinning 17 systems in 10 countries. Read more.
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EurActivMay 16, 2013
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National Real Estate InvestorMay 10, 2013
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Energy Manager TodayMay 9, 2013
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The TennesseeanMay 9, 2013
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Philadelphia Business JournalMay 9, 2013
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NEEPMay 9, 2013
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The CooperatorMay 8, 2013
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Irish IndependentMay 2, 2013
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EurActivApril 25, 2013
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Polaris WorldApril 16, 2013
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National Real Estate InvestorApril 8, 2013
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National Real Estate InvestorApril 8, 2013
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Sacramento BeeApril 3, 2013
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GoverningMarch 25, 2013
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New Straits TimesMarch 21, 2013
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DENA (German Energy Agency)March 7, 2013
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Today's Facility's ManagerMarch 6, 2013
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GreenTech MediaFebruary 23, 2013
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Boston GlobeFebruary 22, 2013
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Washington Business JournalFebruary 15, 2013
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Green Building ElementsFebruary 5, 2013
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Washington Business JournalJanuary 31, 2013
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Star TribuneJanuary 28, 2013
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BBCJanuary 28, 2013
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Green Tech MediaJanuary 17, 2013
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Twin Cities BusinessJanuary 2, 2013
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Energy Manager TodayJanuary 2, 2013
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GreenBizJanuary 2, 2013
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New York TimesDecember 24, 2012
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Sacramento BeeDecember 20, 2012
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Downtown JournalDecember 3, 2012
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Energy Manager TodayNovember 27, 2012
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Star TribuneNovember 25, 2012
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CleanTechnicaNovember 20, 2012
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Green Building ElementsNovember 14, 2012
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Financial AdvisorNovember 14, 2012
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GristNovember 7, 2012
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Energy Live NewsNovember 7, 2012
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Sydney Morning HeraldOctober 31, 2012
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Sacramento BeeOctober 25, 2012
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Deutsche WelleOctober 24, 2012
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ECEEEOctober 24, 2012
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IMT.orgOctober 15, 2012
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Channel News AsiaOctober 10, 2012
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Property ObserverOctober 10, 2012
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Montgomery MediaOctober 10, 2012
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Courrier MailOctober 6, 2012
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The Warsaw VoiceSeptember 28, 2012
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San Francisco ExaminerSeptember 28, 2012
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City of Boulder, COSeptember 27, 2012
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ePropSeptember 26, 2012
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Viet Nam NewsSeptember 21, 2012
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Real Estate RamaSeptember 18, 2012
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Channel Asia NewsSeptember 10, 2012
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GreenTechSeptember 7, 2012
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SA Commercial Property NewsSeptember 3, 2012
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Philippine Daily InquirerSeptember 1, 2012
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Data Center KnowledgeAugust 28, 2012
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ECO-STRUCTUREAugust 21, 2012
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BusinessGreenAugust 10, 2012
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TFMAugust 10, 2012
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Environmental LeaderAugust 6, 2012
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New York TimesAugust 2, 2012
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MondaqJuly 27, 2012
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Miami HeraldJuly 21, 2012
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Washington Business JournalJuly 20, 2012
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PACEJuly 16, 2012
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KyForwardJuly 6, 2012
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E-WireJune 28, 2012
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Architecture & DesignJune 15, 2012
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DVIRCMay 30, 2012
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Property ReportMay 25, 2012
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Huffington PostMay 24, 2012
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Business FirstMay 21, 2012
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MFRTech.comMay 18, 2012
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Philadelphia City PaperMay 18, 2012
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National League of CitiesMay 7, 2012
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Solar Portal PowerApril 24, 2012
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WAMU 88.5April 22, 2012
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GreenBizApril 18, 2012
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Sydney Morning HeraldApril 16, 2012
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San Jose Mercury-NewsApril 4, 2012
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Next American CityMarch 27, 2012
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VTDigger.orgMarch 21, 2012
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The HinduMarch 19, 2012
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The USGlass News NetworkMarch 16, 2012
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ShoosmithsMarch 15, 2012
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March 8, 2012read more
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Sin Chew DailyMarch 4, 2012
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The Diplomat - BucharestFebruary 27, 2012
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Sydney Morning HeraldFebruary 23, 2012
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Birmingham PostFebruary 22, 2012
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Chicago MagFebruary 22, 2012
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GrrenTechFebruary 16, 2012
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BernamaFebruary 15, 2012
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The GuardianFebruary 14, 2012
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CoStarFebruary 10, 2012
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Sydney Morning HeraldFebruary 4, 2012
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Irish IndependentJanuary 23, 2012
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AOL TechJanuary 20, 2012
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Insurance NewsJanuary 9, 2012
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PR WebJanuary 8, 2012
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Market WatchDecember 29, 2011
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Google NewsDecember 27, 2011
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Manila Bulletin Publishing CorporationDecember 14, 2011
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Christian Science MonitorDecember 12, 2011
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WSJ - MarketWatchDecember 9, 2011
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GreenBizDecember 8, 2011
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MarketWatchNovember 29, 2011
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Sydney Morning HeraldNovember 23, 2011
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Sydney Morning HeraldNovember 20, 2011
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Sydney Morning HeraldNovember 19, 2011
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Eco-BusinessNovember 15, 2011
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U.S. EPANovember 9, 2011
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Architectural RecordNovember 7, 2011
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Star TribuneOctober 28, 2011
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ReutersOctober 19, 2011
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Clayton UtzOctober 13, 2011
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Ethical InvestorOctober 12, 2011
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USA TodayOctober 7, 2011
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The Atlantic - CITIESOctober 3, 2011
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GreenBangSeptember 26, 2011
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The TyeeSeptember 20, 2011
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Building.co.ukSeptember 16, 2011
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Global PensionsSeptember 1, 2011
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EnergyBoomSeptember 1, 2011
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Consulting-Specifying EngineerAugust 22, 2011
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NSW Office of Environment and HeritageAugust 18, 2011
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New RepublicAugust 2, 2011
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USA TodayAugust 1, 2011
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BEPA NewsJuly 25, 2011
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Green SourceJuly 21, 2011
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PR NewswireJuly 13, 2011
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REIT.comJuly 13, 2011
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PR NewswireJuly 11, 2011
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3 News NZJuly 7, 2011
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The StarJuly 5, 2011
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COMNETJuly 1, 2011
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Climate SpectatorJune 22, 2011
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MFE OnlineJune 10, 2011
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Canada News WireJune 6, 2011
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Green Tech EnterpriseMay 24, 2011
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BuildingGreen.comMay 23, 2011
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Real Estate RamaMay 11, 2011
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The TelegraphMay 10, 2011
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Austin EnergyApril 22, 2011
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Long Island ExchangeApril 20, 2011
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Public News ServiceApril 20, 2011
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Washington PostApril 17, 2011
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San Francisco ChronicleApril 8, 2011
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Crain'sMarch 31, 2011
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Sydney Morning HeraldMarch 25, 2011
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PR NewswireMarch 22, 2011
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Paul HastingsMarch 21, 2011
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MassLive.comMarch 20, 2011
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Business & LeadershipMarch 8, 2011
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Crain'sMarch 7, 2011
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The Fifth EstateMarch 1, 2011
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APFebruary 14, 2011
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USA TodayFebruary 14, 2011
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SustainableBusiness.comFebruary 10, 2011
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BuildingGreen.comFebruary 1, 2011
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Energy BoomJanuary 28, 2011
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Energy Assessor MagazineJanuary 28, 2011
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GreenerBuildings.comJanuary 5, 2011
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Sustainable PlantJanuary 4, 2011
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French Property News NetworkJanuary 1, 2011
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HomesGoFast.comDecember 14, 2010
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The AgeOctober 23, 2010
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The GuardianAugust 12, 2010
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The AgeJuly 14, 2010
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CHPS : Collaborative for High Performance Schools
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Blog
Australia's Ambitious Commercial Building Disclosure Policy
A chat with Bronwyn Shirley of the Australian Department of Climate Change & Energy Efficiency May 1, 2013We recently sat down to talk with Bronwyn Shirley, the Assistant Director of Australia's Commercial Building Disclosure Program. Shirley works at the... read more
How Benchmarking Makes Cities Smarter
Caroline Keicher April 8, 20132013 looks like it will be a banner year for building energy benchmarking and disclosure policies. With Philadelphia’s policy adoption closing out 2012 on... read more
The First Step to Unlocking Savings in the Multifamily Sector
Andrea Krukowski March 1, 2013The multifamily sector in the U.S. has an estimated potential energy savings of $9 billion.[1] This potential has largely remained untapped in part... read more
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