What we do

Climate change demands dramatic and immediate shifts in how we design and use buildings. Urban Green is laser-focused on helping New York City achieve an 80 percent carbon reduction by 2050 and exporting our solutions globally.

Explore below to see how we’re building solutions for climate change.

We drive innovative policy

Our policy work drives green building progress in New York City and State.

We educate building professionals

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

We advance electrification

We're helping set the stage for electrification in NYC through our research, policy and education.

We accelerate energy efficiency

We've played a critical role in the development and implementation of New York's carbon-reducing building energy code.

Explore NYC’s building data

The latest analysis of NYC's building energy and water use data.

Upcoming events

EP Hunter’s Point Park Tour

July 25, 2024

Join the Urban Green Emerging Professionals Committee for a walking tour of Hunter’s Point Parks Conservatory (HPPC).

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials

September 11, 2024

Learn more about reducing energy while improving tenant comfort and health as a building professional in this 3-day online training.

The Urban Green Gala

October 1, 2024

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

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green

October 9, 2024

Learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

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