What we do

Climate change demands dramatic and immediate shifts in how we design and use buildings. Urban Green is laser-focused on helping New York City achieve an 80 percent carbon reduction by 2050 and exporting our solutions globally.

Explore below to see how we’re building solutions for climate change.

We drive innovative policy

Our policy work drives green building progress in New York City and State.

We educate building professionals

We train people who design, construct and operate buildings locally and nationally.

We advance electrification

We're helping set the stage for electrification in NYC through our research, policy and education.

We accelerate energy efficiency

We've played a critical role in the development and implementation of New York's carbon-reducing building energy code.

Explore NYC’s building data

The latest analysis of NYC's building energy and water use data.

Upcoming events

Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial Envelope

September 15, 2025

In this 2-hour, online training, students will examine the ingredients for a code compliant building envelope, and how they are incorporated into the 2020 ECCCNYS commercial provisions.

Match Made in HVAC: Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building

September 16, 2025

Online training: Is your building considering a switch to heat pumps? Learn the first steps to transitioning.

EP Thermal Storage Tour: The Daily News Building [FULL]

September 16, 2025

Join Urban Green’s Emerging Professionals on September 16, for a tour of the Daily News Building’s thermal storage system!

Exploring the SBTi Buildings Criteria

September 17, 2025

Join us on September 17 for an exclusive look into the SBTi decarbonization criteria for buildings.

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