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Annual reports
We’re incredibly proud of the impact we’ve made in realizing cleaner, healthier, low-carbon buildings for all New Yorkers.
Grid Ready: Powering NYC’s All-Electric Buildings
Grid Ready looks at how power is delivered to NYC and how heat pumps will change electricity demand.
New York City’s Energy and Water Use 2020 Report
Now armed with a decade of data, how are NYC's buildings doing in cutting emissions?
Trading: A New Climate Solution for Buildings
A trading program for NYC's buildings could lead to cost-effective carbon savings.
Going Electric
Electrification will be a multi-decade process. Going Electric identifies nine next steps to jumpstart electrification in multifamily buildings.
Demystifying Steam
This 2019 report takes a close look at how steam heat systems can be improved to save money and energy.
Blueprint for Efficiency
This report lays the framework for how to cut carbon in NYC's large buildings and paved the way for Local Law 97.
The Next Frontier for Energy-Efficient Products
Our 2018 report looks at the technologies the New York construction market can use today.
Zone Greener: Updating NYC’s Zoning Resolution
Our 2018 report provides 35 recommendations for improving NYC's Green Zoning regulations.
New York City’s Energy and Water Use 2014 and 2015 Report
We used the 2014 and 2015 New York City building benchmarking data to explore energy use in NYC buildings.
Green Building Roadmap (2017)
The 2017 Roadmap presents green building recommendations for NYC's Mayoral candidates.
New York City’s Energy and Water Use 2013 Report
NYC's 2013 benchmarking data reveal the systems, fuel types and materials used in thousands of NYC buildings.
Spending Through the Roof
$11 million is lost every year through roof leaks. What can building owners do?