Author: Urban Green Council
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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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Coming to NYC: Building energy grades
Building energy grades are coming to NYC’s large buildings. Here’s what that means.
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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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Greener, greater mid-sized buildings in NYC
New local laws to offer new insights on how NYC’s mid-sized buildings use energy.
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Next-gen lean and green NYC-owned buildings
New legislation will make city-owned buildings among the most efficient in the country.
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Spending Through the Roof
$11 million is lost every year through roof leaks. What can building owners do?
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90 by 50
Our 2013 report shows how NYC can reduce its carbon footprint 90 percent by 2050.
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Green Codes Task Force
Recommendations for greening the laws and regulations governing construction.