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

Decarbonizing Con Edison’s district steam (w/ Matthew Ketschke)

March 19, 2025

Join us on March 19 to learn about Con Ed's plan to decarbonize its district steam system!

Tour: Con Edison’s District Steam System (11am) [Sold Out]

April 16, 2025

Explore New York City's district steam system, the largest in the country!

Tour: Con Edison’s District Steam System (9am) [Sold Out]

April 16, 2025

Explore New York City's district steam system, the largest in the country!

The Urban Green Gala

October 7, 2025

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

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