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

The Urban Green Gala

October 7, 2025

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

Crushing the Code NYC: Energy Code 101

October 7, 2025

In this 2-hour, online training, students learn what the 2020 NYCECC is, why it was developed, where it’s headed and the different ways to comply.

Crushing the Code NYC: Residential Envelope

October 8, 2025

In this 2.5-hour, online training, students will examine the ingredients for a code compliant building envelope and how they are incorporated into the 2020 NYCECC residential provisions.

Crushing the Code NYC: Residential Building Systems

October 14, 2025

This 1.5-hour, online training prepares building and design professionals in NYC to comply with the residential mechanical, hot water, and lighting requirements in the 2020 NYCECC.

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