Topics: Energy Efficiency
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Turning wasted heat into a resource
Projects that reuse internal heat can improve efficiency for heat pump systems, even in a cold climate like New York City.
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Balancing health and energy during COVID-19 (w/ Dr. Joe Allen)
Dr. Joseph Allen dives into the false choice between health and energy in the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The sustainable future of the MTA (w/ Pat Foye)
Tune in to this episode of Urban Green Live to hear as Pate Foye and John Mandyck discuss sustainability for the MTA.
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Hydro’s potential in a zero carbon future (w/ Sophie Brochu)
Join Sophie and John as they discuss how NYC can utilize hydropower to reduce carbon emissions.
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Unlocking the grid: Getting renewables to NYC
Our 2020 conference asked: How can we pave the path for a cleaner power grid in New York City?
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State of the New York City Grid
With the long-term challenge of decarbonizing NYC’s electricity in mind, where do we stand today?
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Reducing carbon down under (w/ Davina Rooney)
Davina Rooney joins John Mandyck to discuss embodied carbon and the future of building materials.
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Day one for the NYC energy code (w/ Gina Bocra)
NYC DOB Chief Sustainability Officer Gina Bocra talks NYC’s new Energy Conservation Code.
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What’s New in the 2020 Energy Code?
NYC’s forward-thinking energy code is a critical building block for a low-carbon future.
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Outsized emissions in medium-sized buildings
NYC’s 2020 benchmarking data provides the first-ever look at medium-sized buildings’ energy use and emissions.
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NYC’s Sustainable Roof Laws
Using clean energy and vegetation, New Yorkers can leverage rooftops to lower energy bills and cut carbon emissions.
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Demystifying Steam: Smaller Buildings
Our predictive model sheds light on steam use in smaller multifamily buildings and where to focus on upgrades in the city.
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Retrofitting to scale: 50,000 buildings in 10 years
Our 2019 conference looked at the challenges and opportunities that will come from retrofitting NYC’s buildings.
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The Smart Building Summit
In 2019, professionals explored how automation improves energy performance and tenant wellness.
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Blowing off steam: Answering your questions
Urban Green Council’s latest report tackles pressing questions about the state of steam heat systems in New York City.