A new financing tool is launching to help NYC’s building owners pay for the upfront costs of energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy installations. Our newest policy brief, PACE: Loans to Green NYC Buildings, walks you through the benefits of PACE financing, what’s eligible in NYC and how to get started.

Mandyck’s experience speaks to how the ongoing revolution in sustainable building technologies — better energy efficiency, measuring energy usage and even carbon emissions, and electrifying heat and air conditioning systems — requires increased investment in both technology and education.

“We understand that this is costly,” says John Mandyck, CEO of the Urban Green Council, which advocated for Local Law 97. “But we’re doing this for a reason. We’re doing it to protect our city from the impacts of climate change.”

This year's conference will feature a dynamic group of panelists who will address how we can fundamentally shift the building industry to prioritize climate, equity and health. These experts will discuss recent changes in climate policy and explore how electrification impacts public health and equity.