We drive innovative policy

Urban Green has been a driving force behind New York’s green building policy for over a decade.

Our policy work drives green building progress in New York City and State. Bringing together a deep understanding of building energy and carbon performance, our efforts have helped transform NYC’s building policies to be among the most efficient and resilient in the nation.

Our policy recommendations are grounded in data and informed by engagement with a variety of stakeholders, including building owners and operators, designers and engineers, energy management experts, environmental justice leaders, advocacy organizations, elected officials, and administrative agencies.

Below, you can explore how our policy work has transformed New York.

Since 2010,

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We’ve shaped 100+ laws and regulations

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We’ve convened 450+ groups to inform policy

Related work

Local Law 97

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

All-electric new buildings law

Groundbreaking legislation phases fossil fuels out of new construction starting in 2024.

Our convenings

At Urban Green, we convene experts to drive consensus-based recommendations.

From the resource library

LL97’s new game-changing electrification credit

A little electrification now goes a long way! And buildings that act soon stand to benefit the most.

LL97: Unpacking the Proposed Rules (2023)

Hear from the NYC Department of Buildings on the new package of proposed rules for Local Law 97.

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.

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Upcoming events

EP: Gowanus in Progress Tour

September 1, 2026

Join Urban Green's Emerging Professionals on a resiliency-focused tour of the Gowanus Canal.

What’s New in the NYS Energy Code [FULL]

September 10, 2026

Join this free 90-minute live training for a clear, practical overview of the latest updates in the 2025 NYS Energy Code.