Author: Urban Green Council
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$20B building energy retrofit market
Local Law 97 sets expectations high, setting strict carbon caps for buildings starting in 2024. What will make this happen?
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Retrofitting to scale: 50,000 buildings in 10 years
Our 2019 conference looked at the challenges and opportunities that will come from retrofitting NYC’s buildings.
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What’s in your air?
Despite New York’s strict rules on ventilation efficiency, little is known about the air quality inside buildings once people move in.
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A new way to tackle climate change with global peer cities
Introducing the Global Climate Efficiency Trading Initiative, a collaboration between building and energy stakeholders.
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Global exchanges: A tale of two cities
The UKGBC and Urban Green Council partner to discuss their approaches to retrofits and reducing building energy use.
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The Smart Building Summit
In 2019, professionals explored how automation improves energy performance and tenant wellness.
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Blowing off steam: Answering your questions
Urban Green Council’s latest report tackles pressing questions about the state of steam heat systems in New York City.
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Demystifying Steam
This 2019 report takes a close look at how steam heat systems can be improved to save money and energy.
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Weathering the storm: The intersection of finance and resilience
Resiliency was front and center at our 2018 conference.
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What does closing Indian Point mean for NYC carbon emissions?
There’s a threat to NYC’s climate planning: the loss of 2,000 megawatts of electricity from Indian Point Energy Center.
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Blueprint for Efficiency
This report lays the framework for how to cut carbon in NYC’s large buildings and paved the way for Local Law 97.
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Manufacturing for 80×50
The greenhouse gas reduction target on the Roadmap to 80×50 is daunting due to density, energy demand, and infrastructures.
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The Next Frontier for Energy-Efficient Products
Our 2018 report looks at the technologies the New York construction market can use today.
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Zone Greener: Updating NYC’s Zoning Resolution
Our 2018 report provides 35 recommendations for improving NYC’s Green Zoning regulations.
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Air source heat pumps: Not just a pipe dream
Air source heat pumps can help lead the transition to electrified domestic hot water systems in NYC.