Urban Green Council - Decarbonizing Buildings in New York

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

Education on-demand: Heat pumps

Check out our new heat pump course offerings! Gain the practical skills you need to work with heat pumps at every stage and achieve optimal performance in your building.

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Local Law 97

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

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

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

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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What’s New in the NYS Energy Code [FULL]

September 10, 2026

Join this free 90-minute live training for a clear, practical overview of the latest updates in the 2025 NYS Energy Code.

What’s New in the NYS Energy Code [FULL]

September 15, 2026

Join this free 90-minute live training for a clear, practical overview of the latest updates in the 2025 NYS Energy Code.

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NYC Next: Unlocking pathways to a sustainable city

At NYC Next: 2026 Building Trends, an impressive group of sustainability leaders took the stage to examine the benefits of decarbonization, strategies for achieving key climate goals and the challenges that lie ahead.

NYC’s Grid in Transition

A historic boost in hydropower and offshore wind will transform NYC’s grid by 2028, as headwinds reshape the pathway to our long-term goals.

Highlights of the 2025 New York City Energy Code

NYC adopted a new Energy Conservation Code in December 2025. Here’s what you need to know.

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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What’s New in the NYS Energy Code [FULL]

What’s New in the NYS Energy Code [FULL]

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

Education on-demand: Heat pumps

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