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

EP: Pickleball & Mingle

March 24, 2026

Network at the net! Join the Emerging Professionals Committee for an evening of pickleball and mingling.

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials: Tuesday Mornings

April 7, 2026

DISCOUNTED sustainability training for facilities teams, including developers, contractors, property managers, and building operators!

2026 Spring Member Reception

April 29, 2026

Connect with New York City's building industry at our first reception of the year!

The Urban Green Gala

October 20, 2026

Support our largest fundraising event of the year and connect with NYC's sustainability community.

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