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New Buildings Institute

New Buildings Institute

New Buildings Institute (NBI) is a nonprofit organization driving better energy performance in commercial buildings. We work collaboratively with industry market players—governments, utilities, energy efficiency advocates and building professionals—to promote advanced design practices, innovative technologies, public policies and programs that improve energy efficiency. We also develop and offer guidance and tools to support the design and construction of energy efficient buildings.

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EFFICIENT AND HEALTHY SCHOOLS CAMPAIGN HONORS 17 SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR UPGRADING FACILITY HEALTH AND...

National
On Wednesday, June 28, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Efficient and Healthy Schools Campaign celebrated the
NBI

Codes for Climate offers states and cities a path to building decarbonization

National
As states and cities seek to fulfill their climate goals, it’s not clear that national code-making entities will keep pace with the efficiency stringency and building decarbonization measures that are necessary. Buildings currently represent 39% of the carbon
NBI

Net Zero Buildings Week culminates with #NetZeroNow Twitter chat

National
For the last week, energy and environmental industry groups have been participating in Net Zero Buildings Week, a social media promotion running from March 29-April 2, to showcase zero energy and carbon neutral resources.
NBI

Local Governments Vote Resoundingly for Improved Efficiency in National Model Energy Code

National
 Voting results on the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) are in, and the approved proposals will bring an estimated 10% or more efficiency improvement
NBI

International Living Future Institute and New Buildings Institute Partner to Accelerate the Zero Energy...

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) and New Buildings Institute (NBI) today announced a partnership that will streamline and strengthen the tracking and certification of zero energy (ZE) buildings in order to drive broader market adoption, codification and standardization of ZE technologies in everyday buildings.

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Rebecca Jensen, President and CEO of MRED

MRED Becomes First MLS to Lead National Relaunch of Broker Public...

Broker Public Portal (BPP), the industry-led initiative formed by brokerages and multiple listing services (MLSs) to deliver a transparent, accurate, and consumer-first home search experience,

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Congressman John Larson

Larson Statement on Clean Energy Layoffs Across Connecticut

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after solar installer PosiGen announced plans to lay off most of their Connecticut workforce. “Yet again, President Trump is raising
FEMA

20 Years After Hurricane Katrina