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Our comprehensive resource library offers building professionals guidance and insights from project teams and experts to inform the development of effective decarbonization roadmaps for their properties. This living platform hosts a growing collection of invaluable resources, including case studies, technical guides, best practices, and educational materials, all geared towards promoting the adoption and success of low-carbon retrofits, and a more sustainable future in building design and operation.

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Engineering Solutions

Retrofit Playbook Event Series: The Transformative Impact of Charrettes

How can project teams transform their thinking about building decarbonization and generate cogent plans that incorporate long-term flexibility to future-proof their assets? Given the urgent need to reduce building emissions, taking advantage of collaborative problem-solving…

Retrofit Playbook Event Series: The Transformative Impact of Charrettes
Engineering Solutions

Large Building Decarbonization Price Index

A resource dedicated to assisting designers and building industry professionals to track pricing and lead times for equipment essential to implementing building decarbonization projects.

Large Building Decarbonization Price Index
Tenant Resources

Strategies for Success

A resource providing pragmatic strategies to tackle common challenges to decarbonization in leased office spaces.

Strategies for Success
Tenant Resources

Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Playbook for Consultants

Key insights and resources to support consultants in prioritizing building performance and incorporating decarbonization strategies within leased tenant spaces.

Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Playbook for Consultants
Tenant Resources

Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Playbook for Tenants

Key insights and resources to support commercial tenants in prioritizing building performance and incorporating decarbonization strategies within leased tenant spaces.

Decarbonizing NYC Offices: Playbook for Tenants
Strategic Decarb 101

Retrofit Playbook for Large Buildings Launch Event

On June 11, 2024, NYSERDA, BE-Ex, RMI, and Urban Land Institute hosted the launch of the Retrofit Playbook for Large Buildings, showcasing replicable approaches for low-carbon retrofits from cohorts of the Empire Building Challenge. Additionally,…

Retrofit Playbook for Large Buildings Launch Event
Strategic Decarb 101

The Role of Design Charrettes in Building Decarbonization Planning

A detailed overview of design charrette workshops and how they can be used to enhance decarbonization plans.

The Role of Design Charrettes in Building Decarbonization Planning
Case Study
Case Study

Empire State Building

New York City icon reaches for carbon neutrality
Empire State Building Case Study
Strategic Decarb 101

Empire Building Challenge Overview

Learn about NYSERDA's Empire Building Challenge through their website and resources.

Empire Building Challenge Overview
Assessment Tools

Strategic Decarbonization Assessment (SDA) Tool

This excel tool enables retrofit project teams to align asset decarbonization with strategic goals.

Strategic Decarbonization Assessment (SDA) Tool
Engineering Solutions

Building Discovery

A guide for assessing building conditions to identify energy efficiency opportunities.

Building Discovery
Case Study
Case Study

The Heritage

Fully occupied mixed-income property pursues facade retrofit
The Heritage Case Study
Tenant Resources

ULI Tenant Energy Optimization Program

A ten-step program guiding building owners to integrate energy efficiency into tenant spaces, complete with tools and case studies for replication.

ULI Tenant Energy Optimization Program
Federal Incentives

Federal Incentives for Decarbonizing Large Buildings 

An overview of benefits and eligibility for federal incentives for large buildings.

Federal Incentives for Decarbonizing Large Buildings 
Case Study
Case Study

660 Fifth Avenue

High-rise implements heat pumps and outdoor air systems for decarbonization
660 Fifth Avenue Case Study
Financial Planning

Local Law 97 Carbon Emissions Calculator

This calculator tool estimates a building's NYC LL97 carbon penalties and compliance.

Local Law 97 Carbon Emissions Calculator
Strategic Decarb 101

High Rise / Low Carbon Event Series: Nimble Brains for Complex Systems

Webinar discussing the shift to integrated digital and natural energy systems in buildings for effective decarbonization.

High Rise / Low Carbon Event Series: Nimble Brains for Complex Systems
Strategic Decarb 101

About Resource Efficient Decarbonization

Provides a detailed overview of the Resource Efficient Decarbonization framework with example building system typologies.

About Resource Efficient Decarbonization
Federal Incentives

Breaking Down the Inflation Reduction Act

A list of all of the IRA, the BIL, and related federal policies and incentives.

Breaking Down the Inflation Reduction Act
Case Study
Case Study

The Victory

Energy conservation analysis at midtown tower

Energy conservation analysis at midtown tower

The Victory Case Study
Engineering Solutions

Energy & Carbon Modeling Guide

A process guide for developing an energy model to support building decarbonization planning.

Energy & Carbon Modeling Guide
Financial Planning

Financing Decarbonization Retrofits

This page explores financing options for decarbonization projects.

Financing Decarbonization Retrofits
Strategic Decarb 101

Resource Efficient Decarbonization Guide

A guide outlining the resource-efficient methods for reducing emissions in tall buildings located in cold climates.

Resource Efficient Decarbonization Guide
Case Study
Case Study

PENN 1

Innovative heat recovery project for carbon emissions reduction
PENN 1 Case Study
Federal Incentives

ULI Federal Funding Opportunities 

A resource hub for the real estate industry to leverage federal infrastructure funds.

ULI Federal Funding Opportunities 
Engineering Solutions

High Rise / Low Carbon Event Series: Take the Heat!

Webinar featuring projects deploying breakthrough heating & cooling recovery solutions across the commercial and multifamily buildings sector.

High Rise / Low Carbon Event Series: Take the Heat!
Federal Incentives

Federal Commercial Building Incentives

A brief on funding for commercial new construction and upgrades under recent federal laws, including the IRA.

Federal Commercial Building Incentives
Strategic Decarb 101

Terminology & Definitions

A comprehensive glossary related to building decarbonization.

Terminology & Definitions
Case Study
Case Study

601 Lexington Avenue

Iconic midtown tower modernizes by recycling heat

Iconic midtown tower modernizes by recycling heat

601 Lexington Avenue Case Study
Engineering Solutions

High Rise / Low Carbon Event Series: Keep the Outside Out

Webinar on high-performance envelope retrofits for maintaining quality indoor environments and reducing heating/cooling demand.

High Rise / Low Carbon Event Series: Keep the Outside Out
Case Study
Case Study

The Towers

Oldest US multifamily co-op transforms wastewater into clean energy
The Towers Case Study
Strategic Decarb 101

A Rational Approach to Large Building Decarbonization

NESEA explores the power of incremental steps, integrated design, and strategic planning in building decarbonization.

A Rational Approach to Large Building Decarbonization
Case Study
Case Study

345 Hudson

Nordic design principles applied to New York real estate
345 Hudson Case Study
Federal Incentives

Roadmap of Building Provisions in IRA

USGBC's presentation of details for IRA incentives.

Roadmap of Building Provisions in IRA
Assessment Tools

Technical Barriers to Decarbonization

Discover technical questions and barriers encountered by building owners and developers during decarbonization projects.

Technical Barriers to Decarbonization
Engineering Solutions

Low Carbon Multifamily Retrofit Playbooks

Multifamily playbooks with strategies for buildings transitioning to electric systems.

Low Carbon Multifamily Retrofit Playbooks
Strategic Decarb 101

Seven Misconceptions About Decarbonization

NYSERDA debunks common decarbonization myths and offers solutions.

Seven Misconceptions About Decarbonization
Federal Incentives

RMI’s Guide to Federal Clean Energy Incentives

A sspreadsheet of IRA funding programs published by the White House.

RMI’s Guide to Federal Clean Energy Incentives
Engineering Solutions

Empire Technology Prize

This technology competition for solution providers seeks innovative heating solutions to reduce greenhouse gases in NYC's tall buildings.

Empire Technology Prize
Tenant Resources

Guide to High-Performance Office Fit-Outs

This fit-out guide outlines key considerations and strategies for designing and implementing high-performance office spaces.

Guide to High-Performance Office Fit-Outs
Strategic Decarb 101

10 Principles for Climate Mitigation Policies

Report for cities on engaging real estate in driving climate mitigation policies.

10 Principles for Climate Mitigation Policies
Assessment Tools

Intervention Points and Best Practices

A ranked list of short-, medium-, and long-term decarbonization interventions according to industry best practices.

Intervention Points and Best Practices
Federal Incentives

Guidebook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)

A high-level summary of available funding under the BIL.

Guidebook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Case Study
Case Study

Whitney Young Manor

Recapitalization to achieve carbon neutral affordable housing
Whitney Young Manor Case Study
Engineering Solutions

Urban Green Council’s Grid Ready Report

A study on the impact of heat pump conversion on NYC’s electricity grid needs.

Urban Green Council’s Grid Ready Report
Tenant Resources

High-Performance Clause for a Letter of Intent

This sample Letter of Intent clause supports the inclusion of high-performance language within a commercial office lease.

High-Performance Clause for a Letter of Intent
Assessment Tools

Kicking Off Decarbonization Projects

A how-to guide for starting your decarbonization project successfully.

Kicking Off Decarbonization Projects
Engineering Solutions

High Rise / Low Carbon Event Series: Sharing Heat

Webinar on hydronic systems, thermal networks, and waste heat recovery, supporting the Empire Building Challenge.

High Rise / Low Carbon Event Series: Sharing Heat
Financial Planning

Economic & Financial Analysis Guide

A holistic tool for evaluating CO2 reduction techniques from a techno-economic perspective.

Economic & Financial Analysis Guide
Engineering Solutions

Training & Educational Resources for Building Stakeholders

A collection of educational opportunities for stakeholders interested in high-performance buildings.

Training & Educational Resources for Building Stakeholders
Federal Incentives

Better Buildings Funding and Incentives Resource Hub

This tool helps building owners find rebates, funding opportunities, and other incentives.

Better Buildings Funding and Incentives Resource Hub
Engineering Solutions

Thermal Energy Networks for Decarbonization Webinar

Webinar reviewing new design strategies for low carbon retrofit technologies, with a focus on thermal energy networks.

Thermal Energy Networks for Decarbonization Webinar
Engineering Solutions

Empire Technology Prize Market Insight Report 

This report highlights technical challenges and market opportunities of heating system decarbonization.

Empire Technology Prize Market Insight Report 
Tenant Resources

Net Zero Energy Leasing

RMI’s guidelines on green leasing for enhancing sustainability in commercial leases.

Net Zero Energy Leasing
Federal Incentives

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

A comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency at the federal, state, local, and utility levels.

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency
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