Urban Green Council - Decarbonizing Buildings in New York

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NYC Next: Trends for a Changing City

At our 2023 conference, we’re bringing together experts to explain three key trends that will shape the future of NYC.

LL97 in Focus: Multifamily Pathways to 2030

How close are NYC's multifamily buildings to complying with Local Law 97, and how can they get there?

Local Law 97

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

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.

Upcoming events

NYC Next: Trends for a Changing City

June 8, 2023

At our 2023 conference, we’re bringing together experts to explain three key trends that will shape the future of NYC.

Summer Member Reception

June 21, 2023

Join us on June 21 at our Summer Member Reception!

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LL97 in Focus: Multifamily Pathways to 2030

How close are NYC's multifamily buildings to complying with Local Law 97, and how can they get there?

Decoding New York State’s all-electric new buildings law

New York will become the first state in the country to require new buildings to be all-electric. Here's what to know.

The next step in benchmarking

A proposed bill would expand benchmarking and energy disclosure requirements to buildings larger than 10,000 SF.

LL97 RECs: Balancing flexibility and decarbonization

Renewable energy credits have the potential to be a major LL97 compliance path for 2030.

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Building solutions for climate change

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

Featured work

NYC Next: Trends for a Changing City

LL97 in Focus: Multifamily Pathways to 2030

Local Law 97

We drive innovative policy

We educate building professionals

Upcoming events

NYC Next: Trends for a Changing City

Summer Member Reception

Recent publications

LL97 in Focus: Multifamily Pathways to 2030

Decoding New York State’s all-electric new buildings law

The next step in benchmarking

LL97 RECs: Balancing flexibility and decarbonization

Videos and podcasts

Building Tomorrow: Prioritizing Environmental Justice as we Electrify

Urban Green Live: Pathways to Electrification (w/ Ian Shapiro)

Building Tomorrow: Innovations in Sustainable Construction

A nonprofit dedicated to decarbonizing buildings for healthy and resilient communities.

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