Where We’ll Be – Staff Presentations in April

News / April 1, 2023

Join As Senior Project Manager Webly Bowles on Tuesday, April 11 from 4:00 – 7:30 pm PT, as she presents at Sustainable Building Monthly, taking place in NBI’s own office building, the PAE Living Building. She will be presenting on...

Congratulations to the 2022 Leadership in Energy Efficiency Awards Winners and Nominees!

News / December 5, 2022

Published by NEEA: In an ongoing effort to honor the collaboration and innovation within the Northwest, each year NEEA’s Board of Directors and staff recognize individuals, teams and organizations from across the region for their exemplary dedication and performance in...

June 2022 Newsletter from NBI

News / June 23, 2022

Our latest newsletter includes information on NBI’s 25th Anniversary, our recent Decarbonization Roadmap Guide for School Building Decision Makers, The CIRRUS™ Low Carbon program, our Cost Study of the Building Decarbonization Code, and more.

Annual Report 2019-2020

Report / December 17, 2021

NBI is approaching 25 years of commitment to better energy performance in buildings as a way to save energy and money, create more comfortable living and work spaces for all, and now, to urgently decarbonize the built environment in order…

July Newsletter from NBI

News / July 8, 2021

Our latest newsletter includes information on the Codes for Climate™ release; the U.S. DOE’s support of the Advanced Water Heating Initiative; the release of research from the Leading in LA project; details about early bird registration for the Getting to...

March Newsletter from NBI

News / March 10, 2021

Our latest newsletter includes NBI’s reaction to the new IECC framework; new Building Electrification Technology Roadmap; decarbonization code released; Advanced Water Heating Initiative report; new board members, Senior Fellows, and staff; plus much more.

Strategic Plan Summary

Document / January 14, 2021

In this 2-page summary, learn about NBI's overarching themes, organizational objectives, program areas and more.

Podcast: Committing to Net Zero

News / December 18, 2020

Published by Commercial Property Executive (CPE): In the first episode of the podcast, “Sustainability Street”, CPE examines the science behind and the misconceptions around net zero carbon and net zero energy commitments. A number of commercial real estate executives and...

Carbon a Key Focus at ACEEE’s Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Post / November 4, 2020

Every other year, the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) welcomes energy industry professionals from around the country to its Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Centered around the theme, “Efficiency: The Core of a Clean Energy Future,”...

USGBC recognizes June sheroes who exemplify what it means to be a mentor

News / June 16, 2020

For the month of June, USGBC is celebrating women throughout the U.S. who have gone above and beyond to exemplify what it means to be a mentor. Reilly Loveland, Project Manager, was one of seven women recognized as a sheroe...

Could coronavirus be a wake up call for climate action?

Post / May 8, 2020

We are living through an unprecedented global health crisis that has upended our daily routines and halted the economy in a matter of weeks. Rebounding from the loss of lives and the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus across the...

New Buildings Institute is happy to announce additions to staff and the Board of Directors

News / March 10, 2020

New Buildings Institute (NBI) is thrilled to be adding to the dynamic team of professionals who oversee our corporate structure and those doing the on-the-ground work of the organization. We welcome a new Associate Director of Codes and Policy to...

Awardees honored for advancing sustainability in schools

News / March 3, 2020

Published by USGBC: Reilly Loveland, Project Manager, was recently honored with the 2020 Best of Green Schools Ambassador Award. The Center for Green Schools and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), in collaboration with the Green Schools National Network (GSNN),...

New additions to NBI staff and Board of Directors

News / February 6, 2020

New Buildings Institute (NBI) is thrilled to be adding to the dynamic team of professionals who oversee our corporate structure and those doing the on-the-ground work of the organization. We welcome a new Associate Director of Codes and Policy to...

Greening the Grid: Grid Friendly Buildings

Event / February 27, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm PST

Join Urban Green and New Buildings Institute on February 27 in New York, NY for Greening the Grid: Gridoptimal Buildings. Ralph DiNola, CEO, will be a speaker and panelists will discuss strategies for buildings to store energy and shift loads…

Annual Report 2017-2018

Report / June 11, 2019

In 2017, NBI celebrated its 20th anniversary marking steadfast progress in achieving market transformation toward improved energy efficiency in the built environment. Our founders envisioned a new organization that would be dedicated to advancing codes, conducting research, and developing guidance…

Building Market Titans Team Up to Create a New Energy Future

Post / May 28, 2019

Earlier this month, the Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawaii recorded carbon dioxide levels that surpassed 415 parts per million. That’s the highest level in recorded human history. As the potentially devastating impacts from carbon-fueled climate change loom, many cities and...

ASHRAE Signs MoU Agreement with New Buildings Institute

News / May 17, 2019

Published by Canadian Consulting Engineer: ASHRAE and New Buildings Institute (NBI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship. The agreement defines parameters on how the two organizations will collaborate to continue to advance and promote the...

ASHRAE and New Buildings Institute sign MOU to work together to advance energy efficiency in buildings

News / May 15, 2019

NBI CEO Ralph DiNola and ASHRAE President Sheila Hayter sign a new MOU.  At right is incoming ASHRAE President Darryl Boyce. ASHRAE and New Buildings Institute (NBI) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalizing the organizations’ relationship. The...

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