Americans spend more than 90% of our time in buildings. Our structures shape our health, our economic opportunities, and our ability to stay safe during extreme weather.  The energy we use inside buildings affects our cost of living, our utility infrastructure, and our ability to meet climate commitments. In most cities, buildings are the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

The National Building Performance Standards Coalition is a voluntary group of state and local governments that, in January 2025, reaffirmed their commitment to building performance policies and programs. The Coalition continues the momentum of recent building performance standard (BPS) adoptions to accelerate better buildings nationwide, especially for communities facing the greatest challenges. By centering community voices and needs, BPS can drive retrofits and align emissions, electrification, and equity goals. Together, we can create healthier, more affordable, and more climate-resilient buildings, while spurring economic growth.

The Institute for Market Transformation supports the Coalition and its members by providing peer knowledge-sharing and collaboration forums, technical and policy analysis, localized policy design, and support for stakeholder engagement.