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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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Philadelphia Introduces Benchmarking Bill
The proposed legislation takes effect in 2013 and requires annual benchmarking and disclosure at lease and sale upon counterparty request. -
Energy Rating Policy Creates Jobs and Savings
A new pair of reports by IMT highlights the economic impacts of building energy rating & disclosure laws, including potential job creation and energy savings impacts. For more info, see IMT's press release and backgrounder.
News
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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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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
Blog
Intra-continental rating leaders: Denmark and NYC
David Leipziger April 9, 2012At the 2012 ACEEE Market Transformation Symposium, a session on building energy rating and disclosure highlighted some of the issues facing two policy... read more
Canada - The Goal Posts are Moving: Part 3 of 3
With the arrival of 2012, all Canadians have been invited to participate in a review of changes to the National Building Code (NBC) that would make energy... read more
PHIUS+: Harmonizing Passive House and HERS
Back in the 1970s, energy costs were at the top of Americans’ minds. And building science thrived at places like the Small Homes Council at the University... read more
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