High-Performance Building Procurement Toolkit

High-performance buildings are durable, energy-efficient structures that require less maintenance, use fewer natural resources, and adapt easily to future needs. This procurement toolkit offers valuable resources for municipalities, developers, and building owners to identify the right companies and services for high-performance building or retrofit projects. It helps municipal representatives evaluate proposals, ensuring they align with sustainability, resiliency, and climate mitigation goals. The toolkit covers critical areas such as energy efficiency, embodied and operational carbon, indoor air quality, and grid interactivity. It also provides sample contract language, key questions to ask developers, and resources to help build understanding of the benefits of high-performance buildings, including savings on utility and maintenance costs, improved occupant comfort, enhanced community resilience, and reduced environmental impact.