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What are building performance standards? 

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Watch to learn about building performance standards and how they are helping improve our world today.

Many local governments are using building performance standards to reduce carbon emissions, decarbonize buildings, create jobs, and improve community health and wellness.

This great resource from the Institute for Market Transformation explains why the new National BPS Coalition is such a big deal for health, resilience, climate action, and economic opportunity in our communities. 

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Emu Passive: Building Standards Report

This report investigates the ability of 12 building standards to deliver resilient, healthy, and efficient buildings.

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The Build Show: One of the Most Efficient Homes in America 

Watch as Matt and Steve tour a certified Passive House just outside of Boston.

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NEEP: A Guide to Zero Energy Ready Homes

This resource introduces the benefits and requirements of the ZERH Program.