Green Building and Energy Policy

• Latest News: Energy Efficiency Incentives and Climate Change Legislation
  News summaries on energy incentives and climate change legislation from NMHC's Update newsletter.

Tools for Policymakers

• National Green Building Standard
  The first and only consensus-based green building standard for residential properties, including apartments. (January 2009)

• Strategies and Costs to Exceed ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Requirements in a Multifamily Apartment Building
  Examines the costs and feasibility of large increases in energy efficiency for apartments. Identifies the most cost-effective ways to meet mandatory and voluntary energy-efficiency goals. (April 2008)

• ACEE State Energy Policy Database
  A searchable database of energy policies in each state, including tax incentives, building codes, climate policies, smart growth policies, utility policies, appliance standards and more. (August 2008)

• Free PowerPoint: Re-Thinking Density
  Visually compelling PowerPoint presentation that makes the case for higher-density development and rebuts common myths and fears associated with density. Collaborative effort by NMHC, the Sierra Club and the Urban Land Institute. (May 2005)

• Smart Growth Implementation Toolkit
  The Toolkit is designed to help community leaders review and revise their land use policies, zoning and development codes and project design standards. It includes step-by-step “audits” of policies and codes, as well as a scorecard for evaluating proposed development projects. (January 2008)

• Smart Growth Library
  Includes toolkits, advocacy resources, research and more.