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City Energy Project
Building energy benchmarking resources for cities
Addresses
Climate Data
- Cost
- Free to use
- Proprietary-Free
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Language
- —
- Updated
- 2024
You provide
- City building stock and energy use data
You get
- Benchmarking policy guidance
- Templates and city examples
Overview
The City Energy Project was a national initiative led by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and the Institute for Market Transformation (IMT) to help cities improve energy efficiency in large buildings. Its first phase worked with ten U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Orlando, Philadelphia and Salt Lake City.
Key features
- Benchmarking and transparency resource library: how-to guides, templates and city examples
- City-specific policy and programme design support
- Evidence that benchmarking programmes reduce utility costs
Who it’s for
City sustainability and energy staff designing building benchmarking and disclosure policies.
Getting started
Browse the City Energy Project website for the resource library and city case examples.