Events Calendar

The Cooperator is New York's biggest expo focused on co-ops, condos and apartment buildings. Catch NYC Accelerator at The Cooperator's Fall Expo: stop by our booth # 231.

Leave knowing how to search for rebates and funding, organize and supervise your projects, evaluate completed projects for effectiveness, look for financing options, and track your trends going forward. Prepare to tackle your emissions quickly and develop both short-term and long-term plans.

Join us for a panel discussion of industry professionals to learn how LL97 will impact your business and the steps needed to comply, mitigation strategies, and resources to help.

The New York Multifamily Summit, now in its 14th year, has become a reliable annual gathering for local and national multifamily investors, operators, developers and other professionals active in the New York City metro area apartment industry. The conference tackles key issues in market rate, rent-stabilized and affordable rentals as well as the for-sale residential condo market.

Learn about LL97, your co-ops/condo's emission targets, your current position, and energy needs. Review your data and benchmarking reports. Discover all the options available to your building, including developing a "good faith effort" decarbonization plan.

Building owners and managers should get to work now on retrofits and upgrades that will make buildings greener and compliant with Local Law 97. We're here to help! Attend our Resource Fair to be connected to experts and experienced contractors* who can kickstart your building's sustainability upgrade. Come to learn about heat pumps, solar, weatherization, HVAC, lighting, electric, renewable energy, and waste management for your building, as well as financial incentives, including IRA tax incentives, and financing to help you do the work.

New York City property owners required to comply with Local Law 97 are compelled to reduce energy consumption and resulting carbon emissions before January 1, 2024. Building owners and property managers will hear from the NYC Department of Buildings and NYC Accelerator on how to meet Local Law 97 compliance in all five boroughs.

The Department of Environmental Protection will host four workshop webinars in 2023 to explain Green Infrastructure Grant Program eligibility requirements and guide users through the application process.

Join NYC Accelerator, in partnership with Con Edison and the American Chemistry Council for a webinar about how to use building envelope and weatherization upgrades as a tool to increase energy efficiency in buildings. Property managers, building owners, and contractors should attend to learn what you need to consider when upgrading your building, how to access incentives to lower costs, and building envelope and how weatherization upgrades can help mitigate future Local Law 97 (LL97) penalties.

It's NYC's Summer of Solar! There’s never been a better time to install solar energy systems on your building's roof. Join NYC Accelerator and a panel of industry experts for an insightful webinar to hear about case studies of successful solar energy projects across New York City and learn about current incentive offerings and tax benefits for installing on-site solar.

The Climate Ready Buildings Training educates affordable housing project teams – including building owners, architects, and contractors – on how to design and construct high-performance buildings that are resilient against the increasing pressure of climate change and align with NY’s climate goals.

Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how the climate crisis and subsequent NY policies impact the building industry, insight into design and construction strategies, such as Integrative Design Process (IDP), and HPD-specific funding opportunities.

Your Emissions and Plan teaches participants how to calculate your building’s carbon emissions while considering building metrics, annual costs, and carbon projects for the next 10+ years. Participants will also learn how to avoid LL97 fines with low-to-no-cost deep energy retrofit projects.

Crash Course on NYC Building Energy Laws provides industry professionals with the legislative context of the building laws, how they complement each other, strategies for compliance, and resources for further assistance.

NYC Benchmarking Refresher for Returning Users is designed for building decisionmakers who have already submitted benchmarking data. This course highlights the basics of preparing and submitting an Energy and Water Benchmarking Report to NYC ahead of the annual May 1st deadline.

Local Law 97 is quickly approaching and NYC buildings are fully engaged with energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. Oil fueled buildings face unique challenges tackling carbon emissions and achieving LL97 compliance. Join Building Efficiency Services, En-Power and NYC Accelerator for an important discussion on what oil-fueled buildings can do to improve efficiency, reduce costs, improve occupant comfort, and access available energy incentives.

Join Urban Green Council and NYC Accelerator to learn about resources available to help the new construction community navigate compliance requirements under Local Laws 92/94, 97 and 154, as well as future energy codes. Learn from industry experts about design practices and cutting-edge technology to future-proof your building against regulations and codes. We’ll help get you connected to resources to help you build the best building you can and contribute to a sustainable future for NYC.

Crash Course on NYC Building Energy Laws provides industry professionals with the legislative context of the building laws, how they complement each other, strategies for compliance, and resources for further assistance.

The theme of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce's second annual Energy Summit and Trade Expo is “SCALING UP” and will feature remarks, a keynote speech, and breakout panel discussions with leaders from the public and private sectors in the field of renewable energy. Catch NYC Accelerator Financing Specialist, Andrew Chintz, in the 11:30 a.m. breakout session "Who Will Pay? Financing the Transition to a Carbon-Free Environment" in Room B.

Join Sustainable CUNY, New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA), and hundreds of clean energy professionals from the public and private sectors for a full day conference and trade show highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and emerging trends for how New York City will drive our clean energy transition. Stop by the NYC Accelerator booth to hear about our solar offerings.

Join this webinar to hear from solution providers that offer leading window and façade solutions to effectively lower heating and cooling costs, increase resident comfort, reduce potential Local Law 97 penalties, and increase property values for years to come.

Are you planning upgrades to your multifamily property and interested in learning about available funding sources? Join us live to learn about funding sources for energy efficiency projects available to multifamily properties in NYC! We'll share information about Utility & New York State incentives as well as available loans from other entities! You'll get the opportunity to talk about your building and connect with NYC Accelerator for free technical assistance.

Join NYC Accelerator at the 2023 Emerging Leaders and Markets (ELM) Conference to learn about current opportunities and innovations in a series of topical panels. ELM will feature some of the real estate’s most successful and innovative deal makers and leaders of minority-owned firms and just as important leading public policymakers, to drive the discourse, develop ideas, and relationships around sustainable development in urban communities. The ELM Conference is a uniquely powerful opportunity to connect with dynamic developers, government officials, financiers, and other real estate professionals engaged in remaking the urban landscape.

To reduce emissions to net zero by 2050, NYC will need to undergo some pretty big changes. On June 8, Urban Green’s 2023 conference, NYC Next: Trends for a Changing City, will bring together experts to explain three trends that will shape the city: getting to net zero, converting offices to apartments, and resiliency in all-electric buildings.

Are you planning upgrades to your multifamily property and interested in learning about available funding sources? Join us live to learn about funding sources for energy efficiency projects available to multifamily properties in NYC! We'll share information about Utility & New York State incentives as well as available loans from other entities! You'll get the opportunity to talk about your building and connect with NYC Accelerator for free technical assistance.

The Department of Environmental Protection will host four workshop webinars in 2023 to explain Green Infrastructure Grant Program eligibility requirements and guide users through the application process.

¿Se pregunta cómo Ley Local 97 afecta su edificio de viviendas asequibles o su cartera de edificios? Únase a nosotros en vivo para aprender sobre LL97. Hablaremos de los artículos 320 y 321 y analizaremos cómo puedes empezar a cumplir con la ley antes del primer plazo de 2024, y tendrás la oportunidad de hacer tus preguntas sobre LL97.

Are you wondering how LL97 affects your affordable housing building or portfolio of buildings? Join us live to learn about LL97. We’ll address articles 320 and 321 and discuss how you can get started on compliance before the first 2024 deadline, and you’ll have the chance to ask your questions about LL97.

Are you wondering how LL97 affects your affordable housing building or portfolio of buildings? Join us live to learn about LL97. We’ll address articles 320 and 321 and discuss how you can get started on compliance before the first 2024 deadline, and you’ll have the chance to ask your questions about LL97.

¿Se pregunta cómo Ley Local 97 afecta su edificio de viviendas asequibles o su cartera de edificios? Únase a nosotros en vivo para aprender sobre LL97. Hablaremos de los artículos 320 y 321 y analizaremos cómo puedes empezar a cumplir con la ley antes del primer plazo de 2024, y tendrás la oportunidad de hacer tus preguntas sobre LL97.

Crash Course on NYC Building Energy Laws provides industry professionals with the legislative context of the building laws, how they complement each other, strategies for compliance, and resources for further assistance.

Join Office of Council Member Eric Dinowitz and representatives from the NYC Department of Buildings and NYC Accelerator for an informational webinar about Local Law 97. This webinar will provide participants with an overview of the law, the impacts it will have and provide the opportunity to get questions answered. Whether you are a building owner, co-op owner or a tenant, this webinar will provide you with the information you want to know.

Are you planning upgrades to your multifamily property and interested in learning about available funding sources? Join us live to learn about funding sources for energy efficiency projects available to multifamily properties in NYC! We'll share information about Utility & New York State incentives as well as available loans from other entities! You'll get the opportunity to talk about your building and connect with NYC Accelerator for free technical assistance.

The Cooperator is New York's biggest expo focused on co-ops, condos and apartment buildings. Catch NYC Accelerator at The Cooperator's Spring Expo: stop by our booth # 2123.

New York City faces challenges resulting from a rapidly changing climate – buildings are facing increasing impacts from flooding, precipitation, and heat events. In addition, New York City has created some of the most ambitious climate legislation in the world, requiring that buildings drastically reduce energy use and carbon emissions while addressing increasing climate hazards.

Climate Ready Buildings is a free, online training developed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) for HPD-financed projects. This training will help building owners, designers and builders understand NYC’s climate laws and HPD’s new design requirements, and will demonstrate strategies for high-performance, resilient, and healthy affordable housing. The training will cover building electrification, Passive House principles, NYC’s Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines (the CRDG), and Integrated Design Practices (IDP). In addition, the training includes a compelling case study about one of HPD’s most innovative Climate Ready buildings built to date.

Who Should Take This Training
This training is intended for architects, general contractors and building owners/developers. This training is a pre-requisite to the certification process for the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria for HPD-financed projects, but is open to anybody who wishes to learn more about Climate Ready Buildings. A certificate of completion will be issued after completing the training. The certificate is valid for two years.

NYC Benchmarking Refresher for Returning Users is designed for building decisionmakers who have already submitted benchmarking data. This course highlights the basics of preparing and submitting an Energy and Water Benchmarking Report to NYC ahead of the annual May 1st deadline.

Crash Course on NYC Building Energy Laws provides industry professionals with the legislative context of the building laws, how they complement each other, strategies for compliance, and resources for further assistance.

Are you wondering how LL97 affects your affordable housing building or portfolio of buildings? Join us live to learn about LL97. We’ll address articles 320 and 321, discuss how you can get started on compliance before the first 2024 deadline, and you’ll have the chance to ask your questions about LL97.

Join the discussion on Local Law 97 criteria, decarbonization, and energy reduction policies. A panel of experts from NYSERDA, Bright Power, NYC Accelerator, and PACE will be moderated by Jessica Tusing, Director of Compliance, Argo Real Estate on Zoom and in person!

The Garment District Alliance is hosting a free Lunch and Learn Webinar with NYC Accelerator to help property owners and managers understand Local Law 97 (LL97) and find pathways to compliance before the 2024 deadline.

Learn the basic principles and best practices of Passive House construction in this one-hour introductory course. The Passive House Construction Primer is a slightly more technical version of our original Primer, and is ideal for contractors, tradespeople, and anyone else interested in gaining an overview of high-performance construction strategies. Eligible for 1 LU|HSW credit from the American Institute of Architects.

Under Local Law 97, most buildings over 25,000 square feet will be required to meet new energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions limits by 2024, with stricter limits coming into effect in 2030. The goal is to reduce the emissions produced by the city's largest buildings 40 percent by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050. The law also established the Local Law 97 Advisory Board and Climate Working Groups to advise the city on how best to meet these aggressive sustainability goals.

Join us for a panel discussion of industry professionals to learn how LL97 will impact your business and the steps needed to comply, mitigation strategies, and resources to help.

Join NYC Accelerator for a virtual presentation that will introduce you to how our program works with building owners and managers to boost energy savings, improve building efficiency, and increase resident comfort. You will learn about simple energy conservation measures for gas and electric systems, incentives that can mitigate the cost, and see how buildings like yours have already taken advantage of our program.

This info session will share how we can modernize New York City’s zoning regulations to support climate goals, gather community input about how zoning should be updated, and answer New Yorkers’ questions regarding the coming zoning text amendment process, the first under Mayor Eric Adams.

Solar One has partnered with the NYC Accelerator program and NYSERDA to launch a grant program to promote clean energy in Northern Manhattan, Central Brooklyn and the South Bronx. Eligible applications for campaign grants include community-based organizations that serve one of the three priority neighborhoods. Join this webinar to learn more about grant eligibility requirements and the application process.

Building owners, property managers, and board members are always looking for ways to reduce energy costs in their buildings, but often don’t know where to start. Urban Green Council and NYC Accelerator have launched a financing series to educate New Yorkers about the options available to them.

Join us on March 23 for Part 2 of Financing Energy Upgrades 101 to learn about navigating the landscape for financing retrofits and renewable energy projects. We’ll break down the barriers to financing your energy upgrades using equipment loans and ‘energy-as-a-service’ contracts.

Buildings are the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in NYC, and Local Law 97 sets limits on emission levels from buildings over 25,000 sq. ft. starting in 2024. Learn what steps your building should take now from the New York City Accelerator and Department of Buildings.

This info session will share how we can modernize New York City’s zoning regulations to support climate goals, gather community input about how zoning should be updated, and answer New Yorkers’ questions regarding the coming zoning text amendment process, the first under Mayor Eric Adams.

Learn the basic principles and best practices of Passive House construction in this one-hour introductory course. The Passive House Construction Primer is a slightly more technical version of our original Primer, and is ideal for contractors, tradespeople, and anyone else interested in gaining an overview of high-performance construction strategies. Eligible for 1 LU|HSW credit from the American Institute of Architects.

Nonprofit New York and the New York Lawyers For Public Interest are hosting a half-day summit on the climate and space challenges impacting nonprofit organizations in New York. NYC Accelerator team members Ian Becker and Andrew Chintz will participate in panel discussions on Climate Goals/Local Law 97 and Capital Funding for Upgrade Projects, respectively.

The Department of Environmental Protection will host four workshop webinars in 2023 to explain Green Infrastructure Grant Program eligibility requirements and guide users through the application process.

Are you looking to finance an energy upgrade project in your building but not sure where to start? On February 28, join Urban Green Council and NYC Accelerator for an engaging panel discussion that breaks down the barriers to financing your energy upgrades.

Building owners, property managers, and board members should tune in to learn about navigating the landscape for financing retrofits and renewable energy projects. Hear from NYC Accelerator’s Financing Specialist and a panel of market lenders to untangle common misconceptions, learn about the products on the market, and get actionable advice for identifying financing opportunities.

This is the first in our Financing Series that will be co-hosted with Urban Green Council.

NYCHA PACT buildings can take advantage of the Prescriptive Energy Conservation Measures (PECMs) to meet their NYCHA obligations under the Local Law 97 Alternative Compliance Pathway. Join Building Efficiency Services and NYC Accelerator for an informative discussion on practical steps to implement these PECMs and hear from local experts in legal and engineering.

Learn the basic principles and best practices of Passive House construction in this one-hour introductory course. The Passive House Construction Primer is a slightly more technical version of our original Primer, and is ideal for contractors, tradespeople, and anyone else interested in gaining an overview of high-performance construction strategies. Eligible for 1 LU|HSW credit from the American Institute of Architects.

New York City faces challenges resulting from a rapidly changing climate – buildings are facing increasing impacts from flooding, precipitation, and heat events. In addition, New York City has created some of the most ambitious climate legislation in the world, requiring that buildings drastically reduce energy use and carbon emissions while addressing increasing climate hazards.

Climate Ready Buildings is a free, online training developed by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) for HPD-financed projects. This training will help building owners, designers and builders understand NYC’s climate laws and HPD’s new design requirements, and will demonstrate strategies for high-performance, resilient, and healthy affordable housing. The training will cover building electrification, Passive House principles, NYC’s Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines (the CRDG), and Integrated Design Practices (IDP). In addition, the training includes a compelling case study about one of HPD’s most innovative Climate Ready buildings built to date.

Who Should Take This Training
This training is intended for architects, general contractors and building owners/developers. This training is a pre-requisite to the certification process for the Enterprise Green Communities Criteria for HPD-financed projects, but is open to anybody who wishes to learn more about Climate Ready Buildings. A certificate of completion will be issued after completing the training. The certificate is valid for two years.

Senator Liz Krueger and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine are hosting a virtual town hall for co-op and condo boards and building managers to cover technical assistance and financial resources to comply with Local Law 97. The event will feature a question and answer session with the Simon Mugo of NYC Accelerator and Gina Bocra of the NYC Department of Buildings. If you want information about the Local Law 97 implementation timeline, the available resources to support buildings boards and managers to comply with the law, and financial support available, you should attend the December 6th Town Hall. Attendees will be able to submit questions through Zoom and Facebook during the event but are *strongly* encouraged to submit them in advance.

Please join Nonprofit New York, NYC Accelerator, and New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI) for an overview of Local Law 97, free technical assistance and services available for nonprofits, and the rulemaking and implementation timeline.

NYC Accelerator launched its Request for Qualifications for Capital Providers on November 4, 2022. Join us for an info session to ask clarify any questions you may have about the RFQ process.

Note: NYC Accelerator PACE Financing is ACTIVE, but these financing options focus on financing options for buildings that can't access NYC Accelerator PACE Financing.

NYC Accelerator launched its Request for Qualifications for Capital Providers on November 4, 2022. Join us for an info session to ask clarify any questions you may have about the RFQ process.

Note: NYC Accelerator PACE Financing is ACTIVE, but these financing options focus on financing options for buildings that can't access NYC Accelerator PACE Financing.

NYC Accelerator will be exhibiting at NYC State of the Market, stop by our table to connect with an account manager!

NYC Accelerator Account Managers Valerie Corbett and Allen Hobbs, and Financial Analyst Andrew Chintz will share resources and present case studies of how NYC Accelerator has guided buildings through the compliance process. NYC Accelerator will highlight the customized technical assistance it provides to buildings, as well as connection to financing, training, and incentives. Join this session to learn how your building can tap the expertise and free services of NYC Accelerator.

Are you planning upgrades to your multifamily property and interested in learning about available funding sources? Join us live to learn about funding sources available to multifamily properties in NYC! We'll share information about Utility & New York State incentives as well as available loans from other entities! You'll get the opportunity to talk about your building and connect with NYC Accelerator for free technical assistance.

Are you wondering how LL97 affects your affordable housing building or portfolio of buildings? Join us live to learn about LL97. We’ll address articles 320 and 321 and discuss how you can get started on compliance before the first 2024 deadline, and you’ll have the chance to ask your questions about LL97.

The Cooperator is New York's biggest expo focused on co-ops, condos and apartment buildings. Catch NYC Accelerator at The Cooperator's Fall Expo: stop by our booth # 545.

Reserve your tickets to learn more about how NYC Accelerator can help to optimize your multi-family building heating systems and tighten your building envelope through window upgrades, air-sealing, and insulation to reduce winter heating costs and increase occupant comfort. You'll also learn about financing and incentive options available to you to make these projects cost-effective.

The Climate Mobilization Act Primer is a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mobilization Act and providing actionable guidance for property owners, managers, developers, and other key building decision makers.

Join us for a guided in-person tour of a neighborhood HDFC's rooftop solar array and learn how co-ops are saving money with solar every day! Both the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) and Solar One staff will be present to answer questions. This event is free and all are welcome.

Under Local Law 97 (LL97), most buildings over 25,000 gross square feet must comply with new energy emissions limits by 2024 to avoid facing fines. NYC Accelerator offers free help with energy upgrades to help you comply, reduce your building's energy costs, and increase property value.

Join us to hear opening remarks by Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine, and learn from leading real estate and energy experts including Laura Humphrey of L+M Development Partners and Jeffrey Perlman of Bright Power, who work with our program to actively prepare their portfolios for compliance with Local Law 97. NYC Accelerator account managers will be onsite and ready to answer your building-specific questions.

As part of New York’s Climate Mobilization Act, LL97 brings new compliance requirements and potential fines for owners of buildings greater than 25,000 sf. This session will explore how LL97 affects owners and tenants, along with tools that are available for them to foster collaboration and upgrade their real estate’s energy and emissions performance.