named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
80×50 Buildings Partnership
Convened industry leaders to develop policy recommendations for reducing building emissions, which were instrumental in shaping Local Law 97.
Convenings on Building Decarbonization
Hosts expert working groups on topics such as zoning for zero carbon, electrification, and carbon trading to develop consensus-based policy solutions.
Local Law 154 Advocacy
Provided expert testimony and research to support the passage of Local Law 154, which phases out fossil fuels in new construction in NYC.
Local Law 97 Advocacy and Implementation Support
Provided foundational research and policy recommendations through the 80×50 Buildings Partnership that led to the passage of Local Law 97, and continues to support implementation through education and stakeholder engagement.
On-Demand Education Portal
Offers self-paced courses on heat pumps, energy auditing, construction waste management, and compliance with Local Law 97, targeting building professionals seeking continuing education credits.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 2 activities
- Capacity building through training and education for building professionalsProvides on-demand and live training courses in sustainable building practices, including heat pumps, energy auditing, and code compliance, with free access for enrolled students. Has trained over 65,000 professionals since 2002 across more than 100 cities.
- Direct technical assistance for building code and regulation complianceOffers a data tool with cost-effective compliance recommendations for Local Law 97 and provides free live training on New York City and State energy code compliance, reaching nearly 18,000 professionals since 2010.
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Environmental Policy Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocacy for green building policies and regulationsConvenes coalitions, provides expert testimony, and shapes policy development to advance green building regulations, including Local Law 97 and Local Law 154 in New York City. Since 2010, has shaped over 100 laws and regulations and convened over 450 groups to inform policy.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Research on building decarbonization and energy grid readinessConducts and publishes research on building electrification, carbon policy implications, and grid capacity, including the "Grid Ready" report and analysis of hydropower and offshore wind integration in New York City by 2028.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.59M
Contributions & grants$1.43M55%
Program service revenue$1.29M50%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$-131K
expenses
Total expenses$2.65M
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead23%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$2.05M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.05M
Cash$681K
Investments$0
Liabilities$529K
Net assets$525K
Liquid reserves3.1 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -4.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN MANDYCK | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $270K |
| ELLEN HONGSTOCK | SENIOR DIRECTOR, EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $156K |
| SHEENA MCDERMOOT | SENIOR DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS & DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $124K |
| CHRISTINA ANJESKY | SENIOR DIRECTOR, STRATEGY | 40 | $101K |
board members · 21
- CECIL SCHEIB — BOARD MEMBER
- DANA SCHNEIDER — BOARD MEMBER
- DREW NEISSER — BOARD MEMBER
- ELIZABETH LEBER — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIC ALINI — BOARD MEMBER
- GREG ELCOCK — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET JOSEPH — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFF RIOS — BOARD MEMBER
- JILL LERNER — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN RICE — SECRETARY
- JUSTIN DRISCOLL — BOARD MEMBER
- KENNETH A LEWIS — BOARD MEMBER
- LAURA VULAJ — BOARD MEMBER
- MANNY PASTREICH — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK MACCRACKEN — TREASURER
- MICHAEL DASCHLE — BOARD MEMBER
- NICO KIENZL — BOARD MEMBER
- RAFAEL PELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- SARA KENDALL — CHAIR
- SCOTT FRANK — BOARD MEMBER
- SILDA WALL SPITZER — CO-VICE CHAIR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- 80×50 Buildings Partnership Coalition — Urban Green co-led this cross-industry initiative that developed policy recommendations leading to Local Law 97.
- Cole Technologies Group Partner — Partner organization whose representative provided a testimonial about energy code training.
- Corporate sponsors Funder — Source of financial support for Urban Green Council's programs and operations.
- Foundations Funder — Source of financial support for Urban Green Council's programs and operations.
- GPRO Network — Offers free on-demand course access to students enrolled in GPRO training programs.
- Mayor Bloomberg Government — Requested Urban Green Council to convene the Green Codes Task Force in 2008.
- NYC Department of City Planning Government — Requested Urban Green Council to convene experts on decarbonization for the City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality initiative.
- New York City Government — Collaborates with NYC agencies and officials to shape green building policy, including Local Law 97.
- New York City Government — Engages with NYC policy, particularly Local Law 97, to drive building decarbonization.
- New York City Council Partner — Collaborated with the New York City Council through testimony and policy engagement to support the passage of Local Law 154.
- New York City Department of Buildings Government — Collaborates with DOB on Local Law 97 implementation, compliance guidance, and public education efforts.
- New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation Partner — Partnered with Urban Green on a webinar to explain the Affordable Housing Reinvestment Fund under Local Law 97.
- New York City Housing Preservation and Development Government — Co-hosted a webinar with Urban Green to explain Local Law 97 compliance mechanisms for affordable housing.
- New York State Government — Engages with state-level officials and agencies to advance green building policies.
- USGBC Partner — Collaborates with USGBC chapters to deliver GPRO training.
- Urban Green Education Portal Network — Provides online study materials and on-demand courses through the Urban Green Education Portal.
- jobs@urbangreencouncil.org Network — Email contact point for applicant inquiries about job applications
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Building Decarbonization for Healthier and More Resilient Communitiesmethodology: building-decarbonization-for-community-resilienceBy decarbonizing buildings, we produce healthier and more resilient urban communities, because reducing building emissions improves air quality, occupant comfort, and long-term climate resilience.
- Data-Driven Consensus Building for Policy Solutionsmethodology: data-driven_consensus_buildingBy combining data analysis with stakeholder engagement and translating technical knowledge for diverse audiences, we produce actionable and widely supported green building policies, because inclusive, evidence-based consensus leads to more durable and effective outcomes.
- Inclusive Process for More Effective Climate Solutionsmethodology: inclusive-solutions-developmentBy integrating diverse voices and perspectives into climate solution development, we produce more equitable and effective building decarbonization strategies, because inclusive processes lead to broader buy-in, better problem definition, and solutions that serve more people.
- Workforce Training to Scale Sustainable Building Practicesmethodology: workforce_trainingBy providing practical, multi-format, and trade-specific education to building professionals, we produce widespread adoption of sustainable building practices, because skilled and informed practitioners are essential to implementing and enforcing high-performance building standards.