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National Grid is Building a Natural Gas Pipeline Through North Brooklyn. But Do We Need It?

April 16, 2021 | Gothamist

In Brooklyn, construction is underway for a 7-mile pipeline meant to reinforce the city’s natural gas system. Environmental activists have waged countless protests against the project run by National Grid—gaining political allies, including Mayor Bill de Blasio, who announced opposition in December.
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Why Local Law 97 Is So Challenging to Implement

March 29, 2021 | Commercial Property Executive

There are still many unknowns regarding this groundbreaking carbon emissions regulation. Urban Green CEO John Mandyck joined this episode of "Sustainability Street" to speak about some of the bigger ones and explore what the solutions could be.
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The Evolution of Steam Heating

February 24, 2021 | AccuWeather

Radiators have a long history of heating homes across the country. Urban Green CEO John Mandyck discusses how their use is evolving.
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A Decade of Energy Regulation in NYC Pays Off in Data and Carbon

January 29, 2021 | Architectural Record

To mark the 10th anniversary of Local Law 84, Urban Green Council released a report quantifying the city’s progress. The data will influence responses to the climate emergency locally and nationwide.
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New York's Real Climate Challenge: Fixing Its Aging Buildings

December 29, 2020 | New York Times

“There is a laser focus now on reducing carbon emissions from the built environment in New York unlike ever before,” said John Mandyck, the chief executive of Urban Green Council, a nonprofit advocacy group.