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

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials: Tuesday Mornings

April 7, 2026

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

Design Advice from Building Operators

April 16, 2026

Join us on April 16 for another exciting session of Design Advice from Building Operators!

EP: Thermal Storage Tour

April 22, 2026

Join Urban Green’s Emerging Professionals on April 22, for a tour of the Daily News Building’s thermal storage system!

2026 Spring Member Reception

April 29, 2026

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

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