Trade/Profession: Construction
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NYC’s Sustainable Roof Laws
Using clean energy and vegetation, New Yorkers can leverage rooftops to lower energy bills and cut carbon emissions.
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Are you a quitter or a retrofitter?
Urban Green Council’s 2019 conference, Retrofitting to Scale, explored the transition implemented by Local Law 97.
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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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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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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.
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Ambitious NYC energy code framework approved
The City Council approved Local Law 32, creating new parameters for the Department of Buildings.
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Resiliency: The price of inaction
In November 2017, we hosted an event that looked at resiliency at the city, campus and individual building levels.
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New York City’s Energy and Water Use 2014 and 2015 Report
We used the 2014 and 2015 New York City building benchmarking data to explore energy use in NYC buildings.
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New York City’s Energy and Water Use 2013 Report
NYC’s 2013 benchmarking data reveal the systems, fuel types and materials used in thousands of NYC buildings.
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Worldwide Lessons
Our 2016 report explores lessons from five global peer cities.
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High Cholesterol Buildings
How can healthier choices in construction lead to healthier cities?