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Chris Halfnight named COO and incoming CEO of Urban Green Council
Chris Halfnight named COO and incoming CEO of Urban Green Council; John Mandyck to retire in 2026.
Banking on Climate
Jamie Horton and Marianna Koval join Adam Schiabor to discuss the recent report, Banking on Climate, which dives into the role of mortgage lenders in supporting building decarbonization efforts in New York City.
August 18, 2025
Statewide Benchmarking in NY: A Path to Climate Progress
Hear Danielle Manley, Urban Green's Associate Director of Policy, break down the critical role benchmarking plays in decarbonizing buildings statewide.
August 12, 2025
Built to Last: Resilience in Every Retrofit
How can we prepare buildings to remain resilient in the face of extreme weather events? Listen in as sustainability experts discuss building resiliency.
August 6, 2025
The future of New York nuclear power (w/ Justin Driscoll)
Hear Justin Driscoll, CEO and President of New York Power Authority, discuss New York's plans to venture into nuclear energy.
August 6, 2025
Boosting the Grid with Battery Storage
Hear sustainability experts unpack the benefits of using battery storage to improve the efficiency and reliability of the electrical grid.
July 30, 2025
Funding the Future of Decarbonization
Hear about a new concept for a program that would simplify decarbonization projects and drive down costs.
July 21, 2025
NYC Next: Facing down the future
Read our recap of the Urban Green 2025 conference, NYC Next: Shaping Building Decarbonization!
July 8, 2025
Keynote conversation w/ Rory Christian
Rory Christian, Chair and CEO of NYS Public Service Commission, discusses how NYC can achieve a just transition to sustainable energy.
July 3, 2025
NYC Next: Shaping Building Decarbonization
Check out the recordings and photos from NYC Next: Shaping Building Decarbonization!
June 11, 2025
The case for statewide benchmarking
A little-known dataset opens the door to smarter climate strategies for 22,000 large buildings in New York State.
May 21, 2025
Rethinking Heat with Thermal Energy Networks (TENs)
In this webinar, learn about the fundamentals of TENs and how they are crucial for the future of energy planning.
May 16, 2025
LL97 Action Steps
Use our data tool to receive cost-effective steps you can take today to improve your building, avoid fines and comply with LL97 in 2030.
May 7, 2025
LL97 offsets and the Affordable Housing Reinvestment Fund
In a major win for NYC, building owners can now buy LL97 offsets that support electrification in the city’s affordable housing.
April 30, 2025
LL97 Offsets: The Affordable Housing Reinvestment Fund
Learn how you can use AHRF offsets for LL97 compliance.
April 8, 2025