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

NYC Next: 2026 Building Trends

June 3, 2026

Join us on June 3 at NYU for our annual conference, NYC Next: 2026 Building Trends!

2026 Conference Networking Reception [SOLD OUT]

June 3, 2026

Join us on June 3 for a special reception, celebration and farewell to outgoing CEO John Mandyck!

EP: 1 Java Building Tour

June 10, 2026

Come tour the the largest residential geothermal development in the United States.

Summer Member Reception

June 16, 2026

Join us on June 16 at COOKFOX Architects for our summer member reception!

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