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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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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
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
Case Study
Case Study

660 Fifth Avenue

High-rise implements heat pumps and outdoor air systems for decarbonization
660 Fifth Avenue Case Study
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
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
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
Strategic Decarb 101

Terminology & Definitions

A comprehensive glossary related to building decarbonization.

Terminology & Definitions
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
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
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
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
Case Study
Case Study

Whitney Young Manor

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