Building Performance Standards (BPS) can play a crucial role in addressing the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the growing challenges posed by climate change. By incorporating resilience-enhancing measures, BPS can help existing buildings withstand extreme weather events, reduce energy consumption, and support grid stability. Additionally, the paper emphasizes the importance of equity in BPS, ensuring that the benefits of these standards are distributed fairly and that marginalized communities are not disproportionately burdened. The paper presents a framework for assessing BPS based on equity and resilience criteria, analyzes existing BPS policies, and offers recommendations for policymakers.

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