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We Stand in Solidarity with the Asian Community

March 18, 2021 | Urban Green Council

Urban Green is horrified by recent violence aimed at the Asian community across the country. Hate crimes and racists acts of violence have been increasing over the last year and have no place in our society.
Energy Efficiency, NYC Local Laws, Renewable Energy

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Picking Up the PACE: NYC LL96 Final Rules Expected Soon

March 10, 2021 | Sage Lincoln

Low-cost financing is on the way to help unlock the $20 billion retrofit market opportunity spurred under NYC’s building emissions law.
COVID-19

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NYC Covid-19 Vaccine Resources

February 2, 2021 | Urban Green Council

Find a list of COVID-19 vaccine resources for New York City residents. Find out if you're eligible to receive a vaccine, learn how to make an appointment, and submit your building for consideration as a vaccination site.
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Building a Better Tomorrow: Adapting Operations to COVID

November 18, 2020 | Anabelle Johnston

As the COVID-19 pandemic has altered nearly every aspect of daily life, how can building owners adapt their operations to facilitate safe workplace re-openings? On October 14, the Cross-Learning Alliance hosted the second of a three-part virtual speaker series that answered this and other COVID-related building questions.
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How Doable are Renewables in NYC?

July 1, 2020 | Rebecca Elzinga

Can a city of over eight million really switch to renewable power? Urban Green Council’s 2020 conference, Unlocking the Grid: Getting Renewables to NYC, explored just that. Aiming to bridge the divide between skepticism and aspiration, experts across four panels discussed the advancements and impediments to NYC’s renewable future.