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We drive innovative policy

Urban Green has been a driving force behind New York’s green building policy for over a decade.

We drive innovative policy

Our policy work drives green building progress in New York City and State. Bringing together a deep understanding of building energy and carbon performance, our efforts have helped transform NYC’s building policies to be among the most efficient and resilient in the nation.

Our policy recommendations are grounded in data and informed by engagement with a variety of stakeholders, including building owners and operators, designers and engineers, energy management experts, environmental justice leaders, advocacy organizations, elected officials, and administrative agencies.

Below, you can explore how our policy work has transformed New York.

Since 2010,

450+

We’ve convened 450+ groups to inform policy

Upcoming events

NYC Next: Shaping Building Decarbonization

June 2, 2025

Join us on June 2 for an inside look at the trends shaping the future of NYC's buildings!

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

June 12, 2025

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