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2021 Madison Resolution 21-00413 Authorizing the Creation of a City Land Bank

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Wisconsin

Source City of Madison

Policy Areas Public Spaces

This Resolution authorizes the creation of the City of Madison Land Bank and approves the City of Madison Land Banking Fund. The Land Banking Fund's policy, attached to this document, establishes guidelines to inform how real estate will be acquired and how uses of acquired property...

2011 New York City Local Law 2011-01 Promoting Energy Conservation

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2011

Level City or Town

State(s) New York

Source The City of New York

Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

This ordinance amends the existing New York administrative code to permit the use of innovative approaches and techniques for energy conservation. It additionally presents new standards for alternative materials and construction methods, construction documents, and inspection procedures....

Bluelining: Climate Financial Discrimination on the Horizon

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) All States

Source The Greenlining Institute

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources, Housing

Bluelining occurs when financial institutions increase prices or withdraw services from regions they perceive to be at high environmental risk. As climate risk mitigation increasingly factors into business strategies, low-income communities are increasingly excluded. Populations disproportionately...

Water Main Geothermal: Could Existing Water Pipes Replace Dirty Energy Utilities?

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source Institute for Local Self-Reliance

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Housing

Water main geothermal combines the efficiency and technical capability of ground-source geothermal in cold climates with costs competitive to fossil gas furnaces. This report shows that water main geothermal could provide a viable, cost-effective alternative to traditional home heating...

A Guide for Renting and Creating Lower Cost Energy Efficient Apartments and Homes

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2018

Level -

State(s) All States

Source Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Policy Areas Energy, Housing

As the price of electricity and heating fuels rise, the demand for rental properties with energy-efficient features and lower utility bills is skyrocketing. This guide instructs renters on what to ask and look for to find an energy-efficient rental. It also outlines low cost measures...

Lean, Energy-Efficient Buildings: Seven Principles

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source The Project For Lean Urbanism

Policy Areas Environment & Natural Resources, Energy, Community Development, Housing

The built environment accounts for approximately half the energy use and carbon footprint of the United States. Lean Buildings reduce energy flows by tapping basic natural heating and cooling techniques and renewable energy sources in ways that are region-specific and climate-sensitive....

Assessment of Residential and Small Commercial Air-Source Heat Pump (ASHP) Installation Practices in Cold-Climates

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level State

State(s) All States

Source Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Housing

In cold climate regions, the installation of air-source heat pumps (ASHPs) to homes can reduce energy consumption, cost, and emissions. However, poor installation practices may undermine these benefits. This report outlines best practices to inform contractors installing ASHPs in...

Energy Codes are Life Safety Codes

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year -

Level State

State(s) All States

Source Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Health, Housing, Public Safety

Energy codes help manage conditions that can affect building integrity and occupant health such as moisture, temperature, and indoor air quality. This infographic highlights the ways in which adherence to energy codes ensures safe and healthy occupants, on top of mitigating climate...

Guidance for Real Estate Professionals on Home Energy Efficient Attributes

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2015

Level -

State(s) All States

Source Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Policy Areas Energy, Housing

As the price of electricity and heating fuels rise, the demand for energy efficient homes is skyrocketing, making a working knowledge of efficient home characteristics important for real estate professionals. This checklist can be used as a resource for keeping track of all the energy...

Montpelier Home Energy Information Ordinance & Vermont Home Energy Profile

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) Vermont

Source Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Housing

Montpelier's Home Energy Information Ordinance requires sellers in the City to provide a Vermont Home Energy Profile (VHEP) label when listing a home for sale. The label is intended to provide key home energy insights for residents, potential home buyers, sellers, real estate professionals,...

Rating Systems vs. “Stretch” Building Energy Codes: Maximizing Energy Efficiency Through Building Standards

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2012

Level State

State(s) Massachusetts

Source Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources

To achieve greater energy efficiency, states should adopt "stretch" energy codes to supplement their base building energy codes. This report explores "stretch" energy codes, outlines the difficulties in enforcing building rating systems as code, and describes how Massachusetts was...

The Smart Energy Home: Strategies to Transform the Region

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2016

Level State

State(s) All States

Source Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Policy Areas Data & Technology, Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Housing

Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS) are hardware or software systems that can monitor and provide feedback about a home's energy usage and enable advanced control of energy-using systems in a home. HEMS, along with smart technology, present unique opportunities for energy conservation....

Smart Energy Home Case Study: The Barden Seidman Residence

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level -

State(s) Vermont

Source Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Policy Areas Data & Technology, Energy, Housing

This case study outlines how Vermont's Barden Seidman family was able to build an energy-efficient home with smart systems and appliances through a traditional retrofit project process. It discusses the project's successes and challenges and describes opportunities for further improvement....

2022-2023 Florida Statutes on Property Improvements and Clean Energy

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2022

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) Florida

Source Florida State Legislature

Policy Areas Energy, Environment & Natural Resources, Finance & Procurement

These statutes amend bills by the Florida Legislature in order to authorize financing agreements and voluntary property assessments. The reforms allow the state to finance property improvements that increase energy efficiency, sustainability, and structural durability. They also allow...

Tenant Protections in Building Decarbonization Policy

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) All States

Source Institute for Market Transformation

Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice, Environment & Natural Resources

Tenant displacement is a risk when residential buildings undergo climate change mitigation updates. This paper reviews existing decarbonization policies and proposes policies to minimize harm to current residents. Best practices include tenant habitability plans during construction...

Lean Interpretations from Philippine Vernacular Architecture

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2014

Level City or Town, County

State(s) All States

Source The Project For Lean Urbanism

Policy Areas Energy, Community Development, Housing

The U.S. housing market has seen significant transformation in the last few years, calling for a return of smaller, more efficient dwellings. Design and construction principles from places like the Philippines, where pragmatic building practices employing simple construction methods...

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