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

What’s New in the NYS Energy Code [FULL]

September 22, 2026

Join this free 90-minute live training for a clear, practical overview of the latest updates in the 2025 NYS Energy Code.

People Positive: Measuring the social value of buildings [FULL]

September 22, 2026

Join us for Climate Week, on September 22, for a salon-style discussion with Gayathri Unnikrishana, author of People Positive.

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

September 23, 2026

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

What’s New in the NYS Energy Code [FULL]

September 24, 2026

Join this free 90-minute live training for a clear, practical overview of the latest updates in the 2025 NYS Energy Code.

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