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Building solutions for climate change

Our mission is to decarbonize buildings for healthy and resilient communities.

The Urban Green Gala

Support our largest fundraising event of the year and connect with NYC's sustainability community.

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Local Law 97

Local Law 97

NYC’s groundbreaking climate legislation sets carbon emissions caps for large buildings that began in 2024.

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Explore our NYC building data hub

Learn more about NYC's buildings and their energy use in this interactive data hub.

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We educate building professionals

We train people who design, construct and operate buildings locally and nationally.

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Building Tomorrow: Conversations with Climate Solvers

Building Tomorrow demystifies complex ideas about buildings, and introduces you to the people doing the work!

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Upcoming events

Crushing the Code NYC: Residential Envelope

October 8, 2025

In this 2.5-hour, online training, students will examine the ingredients for a code compliant building envelope and how they are incorporated into the 2020 NYCECC residential provisions.

Crushing the Code NYC: Residential Building Systems

October 14, 2025

This 1.5-hour, online training prepares building and design professionals in NYC to comply with the residential mechanical, hot water, and lighting requirements in the 2020 NYCECC.

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Recent publications

Post-pandemic shifts in building energy use

The NYC office is back, but energy use isn't. Read our analysis to learn more about the lasting changes in NYC's energy use trends since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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LL97 Action Steps

Use our data tool to receive cost-effective steps you can take today to improve your building, avoid fines and comply with LL97 in 2030. 

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The case for statewide benchmarking

A little-known dataset opens the door to smarter climate strategies for 22,000 large buildings in New York State.

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LL97 Offsets: The Affordable Housing Reinvestment Fund

Learn how you can use AHRF offsets for LL97 compliance.

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Explore the resource library

Videos and podcasts

Exploring the SBTi Criteria

September 18, 2025

Learn about the Science-Based Targets initiative, a new standard for decarbonizing buildings.

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Banking on Climate

August 18, 2025

Jamie Horton and Marianna Koval join Adam Schiabor to discuss the recent report, Banking on Climate, which dives into the role of mortgage lenders in supporting building decarbonization efforts in New York City.

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Statewide Benchmarking in NY: A Path to Climate Progress

August 12, 2025

Hear Danielle Manley, Urban Green's Associate Director of Policy, break down the critical role benchmarking plays in decarbonizing buildings statewide.

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