named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Building Performance Partnership (BPP)
National network of regional high-performance building resource centers that BE-Ex supports, including hubs in St. Louis, Illinois, Washington D.C., and Colorado.
High Rise | Low Carbon Multifamily Research
Research initiative analyzing deep energy retrofits in high-rise residential buildings, evaluating energy reductions, technologies used, and compliance strategies with NYC’s Local Law 97.
Radio BE-Ex
Live podcast series featuring industry leaders discussing buildings, energy, and sustainability, with a focus on decarbonization, lighting, passive design, and climate policy.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Local Clean Energy Adoption & Education 2 activities
- Operates hands-on exhibits and interactive resources on energy efficiencyRuns physical exhibits in downtown Manhattan and provides interactive online tools, including step-by-step guidance for co-op and condo boards on decarbonization planning and LL97 compliance, as well as the Heat Pump Planner tool for homeowners to evaluate system options and costs.
- Supports replication of sustainable building hubs nationallyThrough the Building Performance Partnership, supported the creation of local building performance hubs in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Washington D.C., enabling knowledge transfer and regional capacity for energy efficiency and decarbonization.
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Energy Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advances low-carbon building practices through advocacy campaignsRuns the High Rise / Low Carbon Series to promote NYSERDA’s Empire Building Challenge and supports national efforts by highlighting regional high-performance building resource centers and showcasing award-winning zero-carbon building designs through gallery talks and collaborative programming.
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Professional Training for Real Estate and Building Practitioners 1 activity
- Hosts educational events and professional training programsConducts monthly topical events, live podcast series, and training initiatives such as Green Light Training and WISE (Women in Sustainability and Energy), targeting building decision-makers, real estate professionals, and affordable housing project teams on energy-efficient design, operations, and equity in sustainability.
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Climate Change Public Awareness & Advocacy 1 activity
- Provides expert information and digital education portalsMaintains an online portal with FAQs, articles, event media, and technology primers focused on NYC’s Climate Mobilization Act and Local Law 97, offering stakeholders access to implementation strategies and connecting them with practical solutions through hosted expert panels and program series.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Develops resources for commercial leased space decarbonizationCreates and disseminates actionable tools and guidance specifically tailored to commercial real estate stakeholders aiming to reduce carbon emissions in leased office spaces across New York City.
- Produces research reports and case studies on building decarbonizationDevelops actionable research including deep retrofit analyses of high-rise residential buildings, profiling projects with verified energy reductions up to 50%, technical solutions like envelope improvements and HVAC upgrades, and publishes decarbonization roadmaps and case studies with cost-benefit analyses for affordable housing.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.21M
Contributions & grants$1.21M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.36M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$700K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$551K
Cash$369K
Investments$0
Liabilities$187K
Net assets$364K
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD YANCEY | CHEIF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $212K |
| KATIE SCHWAMB | DIRECTOR, EDUCATIONAL RESO | 40 | $116K |
board members · 20
- ANGELA PINSKY — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES CAMERON — DIRECTOR
- CINDY QUAN — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL EGAN — DIRECTOR
- DAVID WORK — DIRECTOR
- DONNA DE COSTANZO — VICE CHAIR
- E GAIL SUCHMAN — SECRETARY
- ELIJAH HUTCHINSON — EX-OFFICIO DIRECTOR
- GREG ELCOCK — DIRECTOR
- JAN BERMAN — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN FLAHERTY — CHAIR OF THE BOARD
- LAUREN MOSS — TREASURER
- LOUIS RIZZO — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL BARRY — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL DASCHLE — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL REED — DIRECTOR
- PAT SAPINSLEY — DIRECTOR
- REBECCA CRAFT — DIRECTOR
- SYDNEY MAINSTER — DIRECTOR
- ZACHARY STEINBERG — DIRECTOR
relationships · 58
Who they work with
- AIA New York Partner — Collaborates on educational programs and events related to sustainable building design.
- AIA New York Partner — Collaborates on promoting design excellence and sustainable architecture.
- AIA New York Partner — Collaborates with AIA New York to promote design excellence and sustainable building practices among architects and design professionals.
- ASHRAE New York Chapter Partner — Partners on technical initiatives and events advancing high-performance building systems.
- ASHRAE New York Chapter Partner — Partners to advance sustainable HVAC&R practices in the built environment.
- ASHRAE New York Chapter Partner — Partners with ASHRAE New York Chapter to advance sustainable HVAC&R practices in the built environment.
- Bright Power Partner — Co-developed the Decarbonization Roadmap for Multifamily Affordable Housing and accompanying resources.
- Building Energy Exchange members Network — Design, building industry, energy, and real estate organizations that support energy efficiency through annual membership.
- Building Performance Partnership Network — Member of the national Building Performance Partnership network to advance local building energy efficiency and decarbonization.
- District 33 Partner — Collaborates with District 33 on local sustainability and energy programs.
- District 33 Partner — Partner organization collaborating on building energy exchange initiatives.
- IESNYC Partner — Collaborates on educational programs and events related to building illumination and energy efficiency.
- IESNYC Partner — Works with IESNYC to promote illumination science and sustainable lighting practices through education and professional engagement.
- IMT Partner — Collaborates with IMT to advance building energy performance and efficiency policies and practices.
- IMT Partner — Partner in improving energy performance in buildings through policy and market transformation.
- Institute for Market Transformation Partner — Collaborates with BE-Ex on the Building Performance Partnership to support local energy efficiency hubs.
- Lightower Partner — Partner organization collaborating with BE-Ex.
- MOCEJ Partner — Partner in advancing environmental justice and sustainability initiatives.
- MOCEJ Partner — Partners with MOCEJ on environmental and energy initiatives in New York City.
- NYC Accelerator Partner — Collaborates to provide advisory services for energy efficiency improvements in buildings.
- NYC Accelerator Partner — Collaborates with NYC Accelerator to provide advisory services that streamline energy efficiency improvements in buildings.
- NYC DCAS Energy Management Government — Partners with NYC DCAS Energy Management to support citywide energy management and emissions reduction in municipal buildings.
- NYC DCAS Energy Management Partner — Partners on energy management and building performance programs in New York City.
- NYC DCAS Energy Management Partner — Partners on energy management initiatives supporting NYC's emissions reduction goals.
- NYC Housing Preservation & Development Partner — Co-developed the Decarbonization Roadmap for Multifamily Affordable Housing and accompanying resources.
- NYECC Partner — Partner in supporting energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives in New York.
- NYECC Partner — Works with NYECC on energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives in New York.
- NYSERDA Funder — Supports the Decarbonizing New York City Offices initiative.
- NYSERDA Government — Works with NYSERDA to support energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and fossil fuel reduction in New York buildings.
- NYSERDA Partner — Collaborates on initiatives related to building energy efficiency and decarbonization.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Case Study-Driven Behavior Changemethodology: case_study_demonstrationBy showcasing real-world case studies of deep retrofits, BEEX enables building owners and professionals to understand and implement decarbonization strategies because concrete examples reduce perceived risk and clarify implementation pathways.
- Evidence-Based Decarbonization Planningmethodology: evidence-based_policy_analysisBy using data-driven analysis of verified deep retrofit projects in comparable climate zones, BEEX produces actionable compliance strategies for Local Law 97 because real-world performance data increases confidence and adoption among building stakeholders.
- Multimodal Dissemination to Scale Sector Changemethodology: multimodal knowledge transferBy combining education, exhibitions, technology demonstrations, podcasts, and digital tools, BEEX amplifies reach and engagement because diverse formats meet professionals at different levels of readiness and drive broader adoption of high-performance building practices.
- Tiered, Typology-Specific Retrofit Pathwaysmethodology: tiered-electrification-pathways, typology-specific-decarbonizationBy designing tiered electrification and decarbonization strategies tailored to specific affordable housing typologies, BEEX enables feasible, incremental emissions reductions because solutions are aligned with building-specific constraints and capital cycles.
- Trusted Convening and Collaborative Knowledge Transfermethodology: trusted_expert_convening, collaborative_partnership_modelBy acting as a neutral expert convener and collaborating with aligned organizations, BEEX advances industry-wide adoption of energy efficiency because trust and shared expertise lower barriers to innovation and policy compliance.