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# Building Energy Exchange

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## Pages

- [Home](https://be-exchange.org/)
- [Book Our Space](https://be-exchange.org/hosting-an-event/)
- [Quarterly Zines](https://be-exchange.org/zine-archive/)
- [About Us](https://be-exchange.org/about-us/)
- [Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE)](https://be-exchange.org/women-in-sustainability-and-energy-wise/)
- [Radio BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex/)
- [Careers](https://be-exchange.org/careers/)
- [Decarbonizing New York City Offices Project](https://be-exchange.org/decarbonizing-new-york-city-offices-project/) - Advancing New York’s ambitious plan to fight climate change amid an office landscape transformed by a global pandemic, NYSERDA has launched a landscape transformed by a global pandemic, NYSERDA has launched a robust initiative to drive sustained decarbonization of leased office spaces. This initiative is being led by the Building Energy Exchange, the Institute for
- [Decarbonizing Your Building Community Workshops](https://be-exchange.org/decarbonizing-your-building/)
- [LL97 Carbon Emissions Calculator](https://be-exchange.org/ll97-calculator/)
- [Resources](https://be-exchange.org/resources/)
- [Get Involved](https://be-exchange.org/get-involved/)
- [Our Network](https://be-exchange.org/our-network/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-3/)
- [Events](https://be-exchange.org/events/)
- [High Rise / Low Carbon Series](https://be-exchange.org/high-rise-low-carbon-series/)
- [Industry Leadership Council](https://be-exchange.org/industry-leadership-council/)
- [Passive House Training Series](https://be-exchange.org/passive-house-primer/)
- [Climate Ready Buildings Training](https://be-exchange.org/climate-ready-buildings-training/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Trainings](https://be-exchange.org/cma-primer/)
- [Decarbonizing New York City Offices: Primer Trainings -  Delivery Interest/Intake Form](https://be-exchange.org/dnyo-primer-trainings-form/)
- [Our Series](https://be-exchange.org/our-series/)
- [Pratt Ice Box Challenge: Empowering Tomorrow’s High Performance Designers](https://be-exchange.org/pratt-ice-box-challenge-empowering-tomorrow_exhibits-high-performance-designers_exhibit/)
- [Celebrate NYC [Explore the Projects]](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/)
- [Buildings of Excellence Series](https://be-exchange.org/buildings-of-excellence/)
- [Tech Primers](https://be-exchange.org/tech-primers/)
- [Beyond Zero Series](https://be-exchange.org/beyond-zero/)
- [Our People](https://be-exchange.org/our-people/)
- [Home](https://be-exchange.org/home-2/)
- [HPRT Participant Profiles](https://be-exchange.org/hprt-participant-profiles/)
- [About Us (NEW)](https://be-exchange.org/about-us-new/)
- [Systems | Anatomy of An Energy Efficient Building Exhibit](https://be-exchange.org/anatomy-systems/)
- [Solutions | Anatomy of an Energy Efficient Building](https://be-exchange.org/anatomy-solutions/)
- [Resources | Anatomy of an Energy Efficient Building](https://be-exchange.org/anatomy-resources/)
- [Low Carbon Multifamily Retrofit Playbooks](https://be-exchange.org/lowcarbonmultifamily-main/)
- [Anatomy of an Energy Efficient Building Exhibit](https://be-exchange.org/anatomy-intro/)
- [Year In Review](https://be-exchange.org/year-in-review/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://be-exchange.org/privacy-policy/)
- [COVID-19 Resources](https://be-exchange.org/covid-19-resources/)
- [The Space](https://be-exchange.org/the-space/)
- [Slide Anything Popup Preview](https://be-exchange.org/slide-anything-popup-preview/) - [slide-anything id='7885']
- [Celebrate NYC: Heating, Insulation and Ventilation](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/draft-celebrate-nyc-hvac/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Explore Cooling Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-explore-cooling-retrofits/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Explore Queens](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-explore-queens/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Explore The Bronx](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-explore-the-bronx/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Explore Moderate Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-explore-moderate-retrofits/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Mid-Sized](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-mid-sized/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Very Large](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-very-large/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Explore Deep Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-explore-deep-retrofits/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Explore Lighting](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-explore-lighting/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Small](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-small/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Large](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-nyc-large/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Explore Manhattan](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-explore-manhattan/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Explore Passive House](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/draft-celebrate-nyc-explore-passive-house/)
- [Open Call for Programs](https://be-exchange.org/open-call-for-programs/)
- [Contact](https://be-exchange.org/contact/)
- [Partners](https://be-exchange.org/partners/)
- [Founders Circle](https://be-exchange.org/campaign/)
- [Celebrate: Explore Brooklyn](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-explore-the-projects/celebrate-explore-brooklyn/)
- [Supporters](https://be-exchange.org/support/)
- [Press](https://be-exchange.org/press/)
- [Members](https://be-exchange.org/members/)

## Press Item

- [Energy Efficiency Hub Opens in Manhattan](https://be-exchange.org/press/energy-efficiency-hub-opens-in-manhattan/)
- [Join Daylight Hour and Switch Off the Lights on June 20](https://be-exchange.org/press/join-daylight-hour-and-switch-off-the-lights-on-june-20/) - https://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2014/06/new_york_city_sunny_day.jpg.662x0_q70_crop-scale.jpg
- [Join Daylight Hour and Switch Off the Lights on June 20](https://be-exchange.org/press/join-daylight-hour-and-switch-off-the-lights-on-june-20-2/) - https://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2014/06/new_york_city_sunny_day.jpg.662x0_q70_crop-scale.jpg
- [JLL Turns Off the Lights for Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/press/jll-turns-off-the-lights-for-daylight-hour/) - http://www.joneslanglasalleblog.com/new-york/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DaylightHourPoster.jpg
- [SOM Observes Daylight Hour Worldwide](https://be-exchange.org/press/som-observes-daylight-hour-worldwide/)
- [State to Provide $3.5 million for Building Efficiency Program](https://be-exchange.org/press/state-to-provide-3-5-million-for-building-efficiency-program/)
- [New Energy Goes Into Conserving Power Use](https://be-exchange.org/press/new-energy-goes-into-conserving-power-use/)
- [State chips in $3.5M that NYC will use toward energy-efficient buildings](https://be-exchange.org/press/state-chips-in-3-5m-that-nyc-will-use-toward-energy-efficient-buildings/) - https://www.bizjournals.com/#
- [BEEx Launch Party](https://be-exchange.org/press/beex-launch-party/)
- [Shedding Light](https://be-exchange.org/press/shedding-light/)
- [Building Energy Exchange Ensures a Greener New York](https://be-exchange.org/press/building-energy-exchange-ensures-a-greener-new-york/) - http://www.zondits.com/wp-content/uploads/NYC-view.jpg
- [The Building Energy Exchange Launches A Commercial Lighting Retrofit Survey](https://be-exchange.org/press/the-building-energy-exchange-launches-a-commercial-lighting-retrofit-survey/)
- [ROI: Why Cities Are Pushing Building Efficiency](https://be-exchange.org/press/roi-why-cities-are-pushing-building-efficiency/) - https://efficientgov.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/building-efficiency-e1427218841200.jpg
- [The Big Tent: Sustainability and Resiliency at WISE](https://be-exchange.org/press/the-big-tent-sustainability-and-resiliency-at-wise/) - https://beexchange.wpengine.com/resources/event-media/80
- [Green Day: The City and Landlords are Going Green](https://be-exchange.org/press/green-day-the-city-and-landlords-are-going-green/) - https://nyocommercialobserver.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/empirestatebuilding-e1346774314444.jpg
- [Building Energy Exchange](https://be-exchange.org/press/building-energy-exchange/) - https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53224b63e4b0291fee785329/55626dece4b022cec21f353b/55626df6e4b08d56a3439e99/1433251539325/20150521_113500.jpg?format=750w
- [New York Energy Entrepreneurs: Top Ten](https://be-exchange.org/press/new-york-energy-entrepreneurs-top-ten/) - https://breakingenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/06/shutterstock_58682437.jpg
- [Use The Future As A Reference](https://be-exchange.org/press/use-the-future-as-a-reference/) - http://www.nyc.gov/html/housing/pages/action/action.shtml
- [SOM Offices Worldwide to Participate in Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/press/som-offices-worldwide-to-participate-in-daylight-hour/)
- [Building Energy Exchange](https://be-exchange.org/press/building-energy-exchange-2/)
- [Green Light New York](https://be-exchange.org/press/green-light-new-york/) - http://cdnassets.hw.net/dims4/GG/3294eff/2147483647/resize/300x%3E/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcdnassets.hw.net%2F61%2F2a%2F8e1922f94e9c8eccf34e65a25e73%2Ftmp1b2-2etmp-tcm47-1408808.jpg
- [The Perfect Storm: Green Light New York Releases Report on Retrofitting Daylight Controls in NYC Office Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/press/the-perfect-storm-green-light-new-york-releases-report-on-retrofitting-daylight-controls-in-nyc-office-buildings/)
- [Can Sunshine Light Skyscrapers Instead of Bulbs?](https://be-exchange.org/press/can-sunshine-light-skyscrapers-instead-of-bulbs/) - https://www.scientificamerican.com/sciam/cache/file/FC8605D3-2D10-4B2E-A00875ECC667156D.jpg?w=590&h=393&64DA569D-B9CA-42C3-8AB638FF9B52BE93
- [Retrofitting Daylight Controls in New York City Office Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/press/retrofitting-daylight-controls-in-new-york-city-office-buildings/) - http://cdnassets.hw.net/dims4/GG/2efba8a/2147483647/resize/300x%3E/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcdnassets.hw.net%2F0b%2F0d%2F6e41834a44c3a275edba4cce77ca%2F1030200147-0113-al-briefs-42-21349373-tcm47-1812520.jpg
- [Daylighting in NYC Could Save 160 Megawatts](https://be-exchange.org/press/daylighting-in-nyc-could-save-160-megawatts/) - https://dqbasmyouzti2.cloudfront.net/assets/content/cache/made/content/images/articles/GLNY_peak-demand_540_400_80.jpg
- [Daylight Harvesting In New York City Could Save 160 Megawatts](https://be-exchange.org/press/daylight-harvesting-in-new-york-city-could-save-160-megawatts/) - https://c1cleantechnicacom-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/files/2013/02/20130220-002510.jpg
- [Study Shows Daylight Harvesting Could Save NYC Office Buildings $70 Million a Year](https://be-exchange.org/press/study-shows-daylight-harvesting-could-save-nyc-office-buildings-70-million-a-year/) - https://inhabitat.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2013/02/GreenLightNewYork2.jpg
- [Daylight Retrofits: Saving Money for Your Facility and City](https://be-exchange.org/press/daylight-retrofits-saving-money-for-your-facility-and-city/) - https://www.buildings.com/Portals/0/images/Magazines/2013/0513/NY_Edition/B_NY_Metro3.jpg
- [Top 10 Cleantech Leaders of New York](https://be-exchange.org/press/top-10-cleantech-leaders-of-new-york/) - https://dqbasmyouzti2.cloudfront.net/assets/content/cache/made/content/images/articles/new-york-getty-images-310x224_721_420_80_s_c1.jpg
- [Community Energy Efficiency Initiatives in New York](https://be-exchange.org/press/community-energy-efficiency-initiatives-in-new-york/) - http://cdn-us-cf2.yottaa.net/55ce0488312e584df30011fd/www.bounceenergy.com/v~13.243/blog/wp-content/uploads/Green-New-York-Sign-300x199.jpg?yocs=1e_&yoloc=us
- [Green Light New York Releases Living Lab RFI](https://be-exchange.org/press/green-light-new-york-releases-living-lab-rfi/) - https://eta.lbl.gov/sites/default/files/styles/extra-large/public/news/nyc-skyline.jpg?itok=DCFfVc4Q
- [FLEXLAB and Green Light New York Join Forces for "Living Lab" Energy Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/press/flexlab-and-green-light-new-york-join-forces-for-living-lab-energy-retrofits/)
- [Hedgehogs and Foxes](https://be-exchange.org/press/hedgehogs-and-foxes/)
- [Yonkers to Turn Off City Hall Lights to Conserve Power](https://be-exchange.org/press/yonkers-to-turn-off-city-hall-lights-to-conserve-power/)
- [FirstService Residential Goes Dark for a Cause During International #DaylightHour on Friday, June 17](https://be-exchange.org/press/firstservice-residential-goes-dark-for-a-cause-during-international-daylighthour-on-friday-june-17/)
- [Participate in the Daylight Hour Global Initiative](https://be-exchange.org/press/participate-in-the-daylight-hour-global-initiative/)
- [FirstService Residential Receives Jetsetter Award for Top Participation in #DaylightHour 2016](https://be-exchange.org/press/firstservice-residential-receives-jetsetter-award-for-top-participation-in-daylighthour-2016/)
- [Keeping Environmentalism Alive During a Trump Presidency](https://be-exchange.org/press/keeping-environmentalism-alive-during-a-trump-presidency/) - https://archpaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/BEX-IMG_4107.jpg
- [101 Ways to Fight Climate Change and Support the Paris Agreement](https://be-exchange.org/press/101-ways-to-fight-climate-change-and-support-the-paris-agreement/) - https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/LQ7oSpRsckj46A09T3YrK-x1CUo=/0x0:3300x1814/1820x1024/filters:focal(1386x643:1914x1171):format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/55139515/shutterstock_648436585.0.jpg
- [Daylight Hour 2017](https://be-exchange.org/press/daylight-hour-2017/) - http://cdnassets.hw.net/dims4/GG/c610ea7/2147483647/resize/300x%3E/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcdnassets.hw.net%2F46%2F4f%2F691c9bd3442fad78372feb5a279e%2Fdaylighthour-2017.jpg
- [Shedding Some Light on Daylighting](https://be-exchange.org/press/shedding-some-light-on-daylighting/) - http://www.fxfowle.com/directus/media/thumbnails/05175909cc35e1fd2fa76812ebcd0c44.jpg?w=1090&h=8000&c=false
- [NYC's Tall Order for Greener Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/press/nycs-tall-order-for-greener-buildings/) - https://cdn.citylab.com/media/img/citylab/2017/09/RTR3ODLG/300.jpg?mod=1506441108
- [FirstService Residential is Three-Time Winner of Jetsetter Award for Most Participation in #DaylightHour Energy Saving Campaign](https://be-exchange.org/press/firstservice-residential-is-three-time-winner-of-jetsetter-award-for-most-participation-in-daylighthour-energy-saving-campaign/)
- [Daylight Hour Promotes Saving Energy, Educating Offices](https://be-exchange.org/press/daylight-hour-promotes-saving-energy-educating-offices/) - https://nmgprod.s3.amazonaws.com/media/filer_public_thumbnails/filer_public/5c/bf/5cbf77fc-c6d8-437f-9649-3ff6c8441225/daylight_hour.png__640x360_q85_crop_subsampling-2.jpg
- [Mayor de Blasio Announces Major Progress in Greening City Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/press/mayor-de-blasio-announces-major-progress-in-greening-city-buildings/)
- [Energy Efficiency & Green Building Technologies: Made in Germany](https://be-exchange.org/press/energy-efficiency-green-building-technologies-made-in-germany/) - http://www.nesea.org/sites/default/files/styles/sc_620x310/public/be-event/german_house.jpg?itok=6TguOhsc
- [De Blasio Pushing Green Building Programs](https://be-exchange.org/press/de-blasio-pushing-green-building-programs/)
- [De Blasio Program Aims to Cut a Million Tons of Emissions from City Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/press/de-blasio-program-aims-to-cut-a-million-tons-of-emissions-from-city-buildings/) - https://static.politico.com/dims4/default/ef4577a/2147483647/resize/1160x/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.politico.com%2Fcapny%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fa%20-%20de%20blasio_41.png
- [10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (July 15, 2015)](https://be-exchange.org/press/10-must-reads-for-the-cre-industry-today-july-15-2015/) - http://www.nreionline.com/sites/nreionline.com/files/styles/article_featured_standard/public/uploads/2015/07/10-must-071515-ap_0.jpg?itok=Lhecivxt
- [These Energy Upgrades Could Save Landlords $350 million](https://be-exchange.org/press/these-energy-upgrades-could-save-landlords-350-million/) - http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/storyimage/CN/20150714/REAL_ESTATE/150709899/AR/0/skyline.jpg
- [The Building Energy Exchange Brings You Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/press/the-building-energy-exchange-brings-you-daylight-hour/)
- [The Desirable, All-natural (and Extremely Hard) Way to Light an Office Lights Out for Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/press/the-desirable-all-natural-and-extremely-hard-way-to-light-an-officelights-out-for-daylight-hour/) - https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/IMG_0130-640x410.jpg
- [Thornton Tomasetti Participates in Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/press/thornton-tomasetti-participates-in-daylight-hour/) - http://www.thorntontomasetti.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/daylight_1.jpg
- [Daylight Hour 2015](https://be-exchange.org/press/daylight-hour-2015/) - http://www.queenslibrary.org/sites/default/files/services/images/DaylightHour_Logo_h-web.jpg

## Staff Member

- [Katie Schwamb](https://be-exchange.org/staff_member/katie-schwamb/)
- [Evana Said](https://be-exchange.org/staff_member/evana-said/)
- [Stephanie Le](https://be-exchange.org/staff_member/stephanie-le/)
- [Hasan Mohammed](https://be-exchange.org/staff_member/hasan-mohammed/)
- [Amanda Biscoe](https://be-exchange.org/staff_member/amanda-biscoe/)
- [Richard C. Yancey](https://be-exchange.org/staff_member/richard-c-yancey/)
- [Paul Rivers](https://be-exchange.org/staff_member/paul-rivers/)
- [Hailey Moll](https://be-exchange.org/staff_member/hailey-moll/)

## Board Member

- [Greg Elcock](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/greg-elcock/)
- [Donna De Costanzo](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/donna-de-costanzo/)
- [Pat Sapinsley](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/pat-sapinsley/)
- [E. Gail Suchman](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/e-gail-suchman/)
- [Laura S. Humphrey](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/laura-s-humphrey/)
- [Lauren Moss](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/lauren-moss/)
- [Jonathan Flaherty](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/jonathan-flaherty/)
- [Michael Barry](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/director/)
- [Jay Bozeman](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/jay-bozeman/)
- [Danielle Spiegel-Feld](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/danielle-spiegel-feld/)
- [Brian Geller](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/brian-geller/)
- [Megan Blank](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/megan-blank/)
- [Zachary Steinberg](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/carl-hum-2/)
- [Michael Reed](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/jan-berman-2/)
- [Rebecca Craft](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/rebecca-craft/)
- [Rebecca Schmidt](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/rebecca-schmidt/)
- [Angela Pinsky](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/angela-pinsky/)
- [Charles Cameron](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/charles-cameron/)
- [Pallavi Mantha](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/pallavi-mantha/)
- [Jennifer Leone](https://be-exchange.org/board_member/jennifer-leone/)

## Upcoming Events

- [WISE Women in Waste: Turning Trash into Opportunity](https://be-exchange.org/wise-women-in-waste/)
- [Climate Week Networking Evening: Buildings as Grid Assets](https://be-exchange.org/buildings-as-grid-assets/)
- [Buildings and the Grid: Clipping the Wing of the Falcon Curve](https://be-exchange.org/buildings-grid-clipping-the-falcon-wing/)
- [Sharing Heat: Industrial Energy Partnerships from Sweden and New York](https://be-exchange.org/sharing-heat-sweden-nyc/)
- [Cutting Carbon in Co-ops & Condos: A Workshop to Plan for Local Law 97 and Beyond](https://be-exchange.org/co-ops-condos-workshop-rebny/)
- [Cutting Carbon in Co-ops & Condos: A Workshop to Plan for Local Law 97 and Beyond](https://be-exchange.org/co-ops-condos-workshop-manhattan/)
- [Cutting Carbon in Co-ops & Condos: A Workshop to Plan for Local Law 97 and Beyond](https://be-exchange.org/co-ops-condos-workshop-in-thebronx-2/)
- [Greenbuild International Conference + Expo](https://be-exchange.org/greenbuild-2026/)
- [WISE x WiA: Picnic in the Park](https://be-exchange.org/wise-wia-picnic/)
- [Strategic Decarbonization Planning: Building the Business Case for Better Decarbonization](https://be-exchange.org/sdp-course-2-sept-30-2/)
- [Strategic Decarbonization Planning: RED Framework and Technical Solutions](https://be-exchange.org/sdp-course-1-sept-30/)

## Past Event Media

- [Cutting Carbon in Co-ops & Condos: A Workshop to Plan for Local Law 97 and Beyond](https://be-exchange.org/cutting-carbon-in-co-ops-condos-a-workshop-to-plan-for-local-law-97-beyond/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Optimizing Lighting For Better Buildings With Brian Healey](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-brian-healy/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Using Expertise to Drive Change in Housing and Climate with Bomee Jung](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-bomee-jung/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Evolving to Meet Community Needs with Tara Stitzlein](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-tara-stitzlein-2/)
- [Cutting Carbon in Co-ops & Condos: New Strategic Planning Tools for LL97 & Beyond](https://be-exchange.org/cma-co-ops-and-condos-new-tools/)
- [Window Heat Pump Expo](https://be-exchange.org/heat-pump-expo-2026/)
- [WISE x DLH: Summer Solstice Celebration](https://be-exchange.org/wise-dlh-celebration/)
- [Daylight Hour: Redesigning Daylight](https://be-exchange.org/daylight-hour-redesigning-daylight/)
- [Building Connections: A WISE x WHF Networking Night](https://be-exchange.org/wise-whf-networking/)
- [Decarbonizing Your Building Workshop - D33](https://be-exchange.org/d33-workshop-march2026/)
- [Earth Week Networking Evening: Commercial Retrofits & Energy Efficiency](https://be-exchange.org/earth-week-networking-2026/)
- [Building a Better Future: Demystifying the IRA](https://be-exchange.org/building-a-better-future-demystifying-the-ira/)
- [Better Buildings for Everyone: How High-Performance Building Hubs Catalyze Action](https://be-exchange.org/better-buildings-for-everyone-how-high-performance-building-hubs-catalyze-action/)
- [WISE x BPP: Capitalizing on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund](https://be-exchange.org/wise-x-bpp-capitalizing-on-the-greenhouse-gas-reduction-fund/)
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- [Building Decarbonization Breakfast](https://be-exchange.org/building-decarbonization-breakfast/)
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- [Buildings of Excellence: Greening the Bronx](https://be-exchange.org/greening-the-bronx/)
- [WISE: Women's History Month, Where Are We Now?](https://be-exchange.org/wise-womens-history-month-where-are-we-now/)
- [Climate Resiliency in NYC](https://be-exchange.org/climate-resiliency-in-nyc/)
- [WISE Ask Me Anything with NESEA Executive Director Florence MacGregor](https://be-exchange.org/wise-ask-me-anything-with-nesea-executive-director-florence-macgregor/)
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- [High Rise / Low Carbon: Advanced Ventilation Goes Mainstream](https://be-exchange.org/high-rise-low-carbon-advanced-ventilation-goes-mainstream/)
- [Passive House Construction Primer](https://be-exchange.org/passive-house-construction-primer-january-2023/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: The IRA Meets New York](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-the-ira-meets-new-york/)
- [Optimizing HVAC for Health and Efficiency](https://be-exchange.org/optimizing-hvac-health/)
- [What’s My Penalty? LL97 Calculator Demo](https://be-exchange.org/whats-my-penalty-ll97-calculator-demo/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series:  Following the Rules; Unpacking LL97 Rulemaking](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-following-the-rules-unpacking-ll97-rulemaking/)
- [Tier 4 REC Opportunities](https://be-exchange.org/nyecc-tier-4-rec-opportunities/)
- [WISE: Ask Me Anything with Sheppard Mullin’s Gail Suchman](https://be-exchange.org/wise-ask-me-anything-with-sheppard-mullins-gail-suchman/)
- [High Rise / Low Carbon: Sharing Heat](https://be-exchange.org/high-rise-low-carbon-sharing-heat/)
- [WISE Networking Lunch](https://be-exchange.org/wise-networking-lunch-oct-2022/)
- [High Performance O&M Training for Multifamily Building Staff](https://be-exchange.org/high-performance-om-training-for-multifamily-building-staff/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: What About Affordable Housing?](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-what-about-affordable-housing/)
- [Beyond Zero Series: Burn Ban - The Benefits of Induction Cooking](https://be-exchange.org/beyond-zero-series-burn-ban-the-benefits-of-induction-cooking/)
- [Buildings of Excellence: Large-Scale Passive House](https://be-exchange.org/buildings-of-excellence-large-scale-passive-house/)
- [Beyond Zero Series: Designing Healthy Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/beyond-zero-series-designing-healthy-buildings/)
- [Customized Building O&M Training for Your Staff with Funding from NYSERDA](https://be-exchange.org/customized-building-om-training-for-your-staff-with-funding-from-nyserda/)
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- [High Rise / Low Carbon: Keep the Outside Out](https://be-exchange.org/high-rise-low-carbon-keep-the-outside-out/)
- [A Conversation with NYC Council Member Jim Gennaro](https://be-exchange.org/a-conversation-with-nyc-council-member-jim-gennaro/)
- [Sustainable Real Estate: Shaping Our Future](https://be-exchange.org/sustainable-real-estate-shaping-our-future/)
- [Beyond Zero Series: Welcome to Carbon Neutrality](https://be-exchange.org/beyond-zero-series-welcome-to-carbon-neutrality/)
- [WISE Media Club: Counting Carbon from Farm to Table](https://be-exchange.org/wise-media-club-counting-carbon-from-farm-to-table/)
- [NYSERDA RTEM Hackathon Demo Day](https://be-exchange.org/nyserda-rtem-hackathon-demo-day/)
- [Pathways for Achieving Zero Energy - Small to Medium Office Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/pathways-for-achieving-zero-energy-small-to-medium-office-buildings/)
- [Inclusive Design and Building Performance:  Exploring Synergies with Equity, Sustainability, and Health in the Built Environment](https://be-exchange.org/inclusive-design-and-building-performance/)
- [Buildings of Excellence Competition – Round 3 Informational Session](https://be-exchange.org/buildings-of-excellence-competition-round-3-informational-session/)
- [Beyond Zero Series: Industrializing Construction](https://be-exchange.org/beyond-zero-series-industrializing-construction/)
- [High Rise / Low Carbon Series Launch](https://be-exchange.org/high-rise-low-carbon-series-launch/)
- [WISE Holiday Party](https://be-exchange.org/wise-holiday-party-2021/)
- [WISE Media Club: Climate Tech Innovation Fueled by Women Founders](https://be-exchange.org/wise-media-club-climate-tech-innovation-fueled-by-women-founders/)
- [The Fundamentals of the Climate Mobilization Act and Passive House Design](https://be-exchange.org/the-fundamentals-of-the-climate-mobilization-act-and-passive-house-design/)
- [The Fairview: Deep Retrofits in Multifamily Residences](https://be-exchange.org/the-fairview-deep-retrofits-in-multi-family-residences/)
- [50 Years of Sustainability – Looking Backward, Looking Forward](https://be-exchange.org/50-years-of-sustainability-looking-backward-looking-forward/)
- [Women in Sustainability & Energy Networking Lunch](https://be-exchange.org/women-in-sustainability-energy-networking-lunch/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: All-Electric NYC Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-all-electric-nyc-buildings/)
- [Beyond Zero Series: Climate-Friendly Campuses](https://be-exchange.org/beyond-zero-series-climate-friendly-campuses/)
- [Beyond Zero Series: Decarbonizing Downtowns](https://be-exchange.org/beyond-zero-series-decarbonizing-downtowns/)
- [RTEM + Tenants: Energy Management for Leased Spaces](https://be-exchange.org/rtem-tenants-energy-management-for-leased-spaces/)
- [Beyond Zero Series: Carbon Neutral Adaptive Reuse](https://be-exchange.org/beyond-zero-series-carbon-neutral-adaptive-reuse/)
- [A Technical Guide to Heat Pump Installation](https://be-exchange.org/a-technical-guide-to-heat-pump-installation/)
- [WISE Ask Me Anything with Con Edison's Caroline Kopp](https://be-exchange.org/wise-ask-me-anything-with-con-edisons-caroline-kopp/)
- [Beyond Zero Series: Practicing the 2030 Challenge](https://be-exchange.org/beyond-zero-series-practicing-the-2030-challenge/)
- [Performance-Based Ventilation Design for Health, Efficiency, & Compliance](https://be-exchange.org/performance-based-ventilation-design-for-health-efficiency-compliance/)
- [WISE Trivia Night: Summer Edition](https://be-exchange.org/wise-trivia-night-2021-summer-edition/)
- [WISE Media Club: Gender Bias and Urban Design](https://be-exchange.org/wise-media-club-gender-bias-and-urban-design/)
- [The Building Design Professional’s Guide to NYC Climate Action](https://be-exchange.org/the-building-design-professionals-guide-to-nyc-climate-action/)
- [Modeling the Future: Integrating Energy Performance for Carbon Reduction & Compliance](https://be-exchange.org/modeling-the-future-integrating-energy-performance-for-carbon-reduction/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: The Power of Daylight with Susan Ubbelohde](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-daylight-susan-ubbelohde/)
- [Lighting and the 2020 NYC Energy Code: Love It, or at Least Like It!](https://be-exchange.org/lighting-and-the-2020-nyc-energy-code-love-it-or-at-least-like-it/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Social Equity and Daylighting with Lisa Heschong](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-social-equity-and-daylighting-with-lisa-heschong/)
- [Beyond Zero Series: Big Buildings, Big Impacts](https://be-exchange.org/beyond-zero-series-big-buildings-big-impacts/)
- [ASHRAE Global HQ: Energy Modeling for Net Zero (Pt. 2)](https://be-exchange.org/ashrae-global-hq-p2/)
- [ASHRAE Global HQ: Designing for Net Zero (Pt. 1)](https://be-exchange.org/ashrae-global-hq-1/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: Integrative Environmental Justice](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-integrative-environmental-justice/)
- [Contracts, Climate, & Compliance Workshop](https://be-exchange.org/contracts-climate-compliance-workshop/)
- [Climate Week NYC 2018](https://be-exchange.org/climate-week-nyc-2017/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Passive House Design with Stas Zakrzewski](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-passive-house-design-with-stas-zakrzewski/)
- [WISE: The Future of New York Climate Policy](https://be-exchange.org/wise-the-future-of-new-york-climate-policy/)
- [Anatomy of an Energy Efficient Building: Envelope Showcase Launch](https://be-exchange.org/anatomy-of-an-energy-efficient-building-envelope-showcase-launch/)
- [Architect Advisory Council Launch](https://be-exchange.org/architect-advisory-council-launch/)
- ["Anatomy of an Energy Efficient Building" Exhibit Launch](https://be-exchange.org/anatomy-of-an-energy-efficient-building-exhibit-launch/)
- [WISE Media Club: Food Energy Water (FEW) Nexus and Next Generation Infrastructure](https://be-exchange.org/wise-media-club-food-energy-water-few-nexus-and-next-generation-infrastructure/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Building Retrofits as Climate Action with Carl Elefante](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-carl-elefante/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Investing in Holistic Climate Solutions with Jamal Lewis](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-investing-in-holistic-climate-solutions-with-jamal-lewis/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Navigating Climate Risk with Fiona Cousins](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-navigating-climate-risk-with-fiona-cousins/)
- [Multifamily Retrofits Playbooks Launch](https://be-exchange.org/multifamily-retrofits-playbooks-launch/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: Keeping PACE with NYC](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-keeping-pace-with-nyc/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: New York’s Path to Decarbonization with Janet Joseph](https://be-exchange.org/radio-beex-decarbonization/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: Green Roofs as Equity Infrastructure](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-green-roofs-as-equity-infrastructure/)
- [WISE Media Club: Inclusive Climate Action](https://be-exchange.org/wise-media-club-inclusive-climate-action/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: Applying for LL97 Adjustments](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-applying-for-ll97-adjustments/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: Raising the Bar for Affordable Housing](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-raising-the-bar-for-affordable-housing/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Retrofits for All with BlocPower](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-retrofits-for-all-with-blocpower/)
- [Reimagining Midcentury Office Buildings to House the Future](https://be-exchange.org/reimagining-midcentury-office-buildings-to-house-the-future/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Field Notes with Daniel Zarrilli](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-field-notes-with-daniel-zarrilli/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: The Future of the Grid with H.G. Chissell](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-the-future-of-the-grid-with-h-g-chissell/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Field Notes with Ashok Gupta](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-field-notes-ashok-gupta/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Financing Deep Retrofits with Sadie McKeown](https://be-exchange.org/radio-beex-financing-deep-retrofits/)
- [Integration Series: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work](https://be-exchange.org/integration-series-teamwork-makes-the-dream-work/)
- [WISE Ask Me Anything with Laurie Schoeman](https://be-exchange.org/wise-ask-me-anything-laurie-schoeman/)
- [WISE Media Club: Biden's Climate Policy](https://be-exchange.org/wise-media-club-bidens-climate-policy/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Healthy Buildings in the Age of COVID-19 with Joanna Frank [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/radio-beex-healthy-buildings/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: Reimagining Envelopes](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-reimagining-envelopes/)
- [Multifamily Passive House: Connecting Performance to Financing](https://be-exchange.org/multifamily-passive-house-performance/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Water Efficiency with Teghpal Sandhu [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-water-efficiency/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Celebrating Daylighting with Steve Selkowitz [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-celebrating-daylighting-with-steve-selkowitz/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Building Passive with Ken Levenson [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-building-passive-with-ken-levenson-webcast/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Passive Houses with Architects In Cho and Michael Ingui [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-passive-houses/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Our Passive Future, with Lois Arena and Monte Paulsen [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-our-passive-future-with-lois-arena-and-monte-paulsen/)
- [Radio BE-Ex: Earth Day with Dan Egan and Sara Neff](https://be-exchange.org/radio-be-ex-earth-day/)
- [WISE Trivia Night: Goodbye 2020!](https://be-exchange.org/wise-trivia-night-goodbye-2020/)
- [NYCHA's Climate Mitigation Roadmap](https://be-exchange.org/nycha-climate-mitigation-roadmap/)
- [Better Ventilation: Solutions for Multifamily Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/better-ventilation-solutions-for-multifamily-buildings/)
- [The Future of Water](https://be-exchange.org/the-future-of-water/)
- [WISE Ask Me Anything with Pfizer's Liz Girardi Schoen](https://be-exchange.org/building-energy-exchanges-wise-series-presents-ask-me-anything-with-pfizers-liz-girardi-schoen/)
- [WISE Media Club: Keeping Cool in a Warming World](https://be-exchange.org/wise-media-club-keeping-cool-in-a-warming-world/)
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- [Real Estate Climate Risk: Disclosure & Response](https://be-exchange.org/real-estate-climate-risk/)
- [WISE Media Club: Connecting Equity and Design](https://be-exchange.org/wise-media-club-connecting-equity-and-design/)
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- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: Unlocking Tenant Efficiency [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/cma-series-unlocking-tenant-efficiency/)
- [Catalytic Capital: Predevelopment Loans for Affordable Housing [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/catalytic-capital/)
- [WISE Media Club: New Cities, Old Problems [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/wise-media-club-3-new-cities-old-problems/)
- [Daylight Hour 2020](https://be-exchange.org/daylight-hour-campaign-2020/)
- [WISE: Ask Me Anything with Vicki Kuo [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/wise-ask-me-anything-with-vicki-kuo/)
- [Buildings of Excellence: Housing Communities [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/buildings-of-excellence-housing/)
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- [WISE Media Club: Designing with Nature for Public Health & Community Cohesion [WEBCAST]](https://be-exchange.org/wise-media-club-designing-with-nature-for-public-health-community-cohesion/)
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- ["The City Dark" Screening](https://be-exchange.org/the-city-dark-screening/)
- [Thermal Bridge Modeling for Architects: Ground Contact and Condensation Risk](https://be-exchange.org/thermal-bridge-modeling-for-architects-ground-contact-and-condensation-risk/)
- [Buildings of Excellence: High Performance Glazing Systems](https://be-exchange.org/buildings-of-excellence-high-performance-glazing-systems/)
- [Buildings of Excellence: Mahesh Ramanujam on the Future of Carbon Neutral Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/buildings-of-excellence-carbon-neutral-buildings/)
- [Buildings of Excellence: Passive House Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/buildings-of-excellence-passive-house-retrofits/)
- [Buildings of Excellence Competition - Awards Ceremony](https://be-exchange.org/buildings-of-excellence-competition-awards-ceremony/)
- [International Pathways: the Future of Energy Efficiency in India](https://be-exchange.org/international-pathways-the-future-of-energy-efficiency-in-india/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: Grades, Codes & Limits](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-grades-codes-limits/)
- [International Pathways: Cities Decarbonizing Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/international-pathways-to-decarbonization-a-conversation-with-cities-driving-climate-action-in-buildings/)
- [WISE Holiday Party](https://be-exchange.org/wise-holiday-party-3/)
- [New Auditing Standards for New York](https://be-exchange.org/new-auditing-standards-for-new-york/)
- [Simplified. Sustainable. Savings. An Inside Look at NYPA’s NY Energy Manager](https://be-exchange.org/simplified-sustainable-savings-an-inside-look-at-nypas-ny-energy-manager/)
- [Buildings of Excellence Launch](https://be-exchange.org/buildings-of-excellence-launch/)
- [Multifamily Workshop: Options for Low Carbon Heat](https://be-exchange.org/multifamily-workshop-options-for-low-carbon-heat/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Retrofits for Supportive Resiliency](https://be-exchange.org/supportive-resiliency/)
- [The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Briefing (Round 2)](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-briefing-2/)
- [The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Briefing](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-briefing/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: Efficiency Roadmaps for Local Law 97](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-efficiency-roadmaps-for-local-law-97/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: PACE Financing](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-pace-financing/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: Solar & Green Roofs [Archtober Special Event]](https://be-exchange.org/climate-mobilization-act-series-solar-green-roofs/)
- [WISE: Building the Future](https://be-exchange.org/wise-building-the-future/)
- [Ventilation Solutions for Passive House Towers](https://be-exchange.org/ventilation-solutions-for-passive-house-towers/)
- [Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Training](https://be-exchange.org/cphd-c-training-nov/)
- [New Fellow Salon with Richard Yancey, FAIA](https://be-exchange.org/new-fellow-salon-with-richard-yancey-faia/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Big & Green - Mechanical Upgrades](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-big-green-mechanical-upgrades/)
- [Thermal Bridge Modeling for Architects](https://be-exchange.org/thermal-bridge-modeling-for-architects/)
- [WISE Tackles the Climate Mobilization Act](https://be-exchange.org/wise-tackles-the-climate-mobilization-act/)
- [Living Building Makers: Book Presentation and Discussion](https://be-exchange.org/living-building-makers-book-presentation-and-discussion/)
- [Archtober & OHNY Tour of BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/archtober-and-ohny-tour-of-be-ex/)
- [Retrofitting High Rise Enclosures in the Age of LL97](https://be-exchange.org/retrofitting-high-rise-enclosures-in-the-age-of-ll97/)
- [Embodied Carbon Network New York: Kickoff Event and Workshop](https://be-exchange.org/embodied-carbon-network-new-york-kickoff-event-and-workshop/)
- [80 Flatbush: Passive School, Active Towers [Archtober Special Event]](https://be-exchange.org/80-flatbush-passive-school-active-towers/)
- [Do No Harm: Achieving Net Zero Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/do-no-harm-achieving-net-zero-buildings/)
- [Building Enclosure Excellence and How to Achieve it](https://be-exchange.org/building-enclosure-excellence-and-how-to-achieve-it/)
- [WISE Summer Movie Night: "Tomorrow"](https://be-exchange.org/wise-summer-movie-night-tomorrow/)
- [Building the Future: Sidewalk Labs Presents High Performance Buildings for Toronto](https://be-exchange.org/building-the-future-sidewalk-labs-presents-high-performance-buildings-for-toronto/)
- [Water Reuse in New York City](https://be-exchange.org/water-reuse-in-new-york-city/)
- [Here Comes the Sun: Daylight Hour 2019 Kickoff](https://be-exchange.org/here-comes-the-sun-daylight-hour-2019-kickoff/)
- [Daylight Hour 2019](https://be-exchange.org/daylight-hour-campaign-2019/)
- [Green Seeds Networking Event #6](https://be-exchange.org/green-seeds-networking-event-6/)
- [Building Enclosure Design Flaws and How to Avoid Them](https://be-exchange.org/building-enclosure-design-flaws-and-how-to-avoid-them/)
- [Steam Innovations for NYC Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/innovative-steam-solutions-for-new-york-city/)
- [Low Carbon Comfort – Electrifying HVAC with Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology](https://be-exchange.org/carbon-reduction-strategies-electrifying-hvac-with-variable-refrigerant-flow-technology/)
- [Present to Win: a BE-Ex Special Encore](https://be-exchange.org/present-to-win-a-be-ex-special-encore/)
- [Green Seeds Networking Event #5](https://be-exchange.org/green-seeds-networking-event-1-2-2-2/)
- [The X Factor of R Value: Avoiding Toxic Chemicals in Insulation and Air Sealing Materials](https://be-exchange.org/the-x-factor-of-r-value-avoiding-toxic-chemicals-in-insulation-and-air-sealing-materials/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Old Meets New, Historic Turned Passive](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-old-meets-new-historic-turned-passive/)
- [Carbon Neutral by 2020: A Kilroy Real Estate Presentation](https://be-exchange.org/carbon-neutral-by-2020-a-kilroy-real-estate-presentation/)
- [WISE Networking Lunch](https://be-exchange.org/wise-networking-lunch-2/)
- [New York Botanical Garden Sustainability Action Plan](https://be-exchange.org/new-york-botanical-garden-climate-action-plan/)
- [Star Innovation Center: Tropical, Commercial, and Passive](https://be-exchange.org/starr-innovation-center-tropical-commercial-and-passive/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Funding a Lighting Retrofit](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-funding-a-lighting-retrofit/)
- [WISE Holiday Party](https://be-exchange.org/wise-holiday-party-2/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Passive House Showcase with Baxt Ingui Architects [Archtober Special Event]](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-passive-house-showcase-with-baxt-ingui-architects/)
- [WISE: Holiday Party 2018](https://be-exchange.org/wise-holiday-party-2018/)
- [Industry Leadership Council Event: The Future of Sustainability](https://be-exchange.org/industry-leadership-council-exclusive-event-the-future-of-sustainability-with-charles-mann-and-david-biello/)
- [Tour of the Starrett-Lehigh Building](https://be-exchange.org/tour-of-the-starrett-lehigh-building/)
- [Celebrate NYC: EnerPHit Showcase](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-enerphit-showcase/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Tour of Gramercy Townhouse](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-nyc-tour-of-gramercy-townhouse/)
- [Passive House Towering in NYC [Archtober Special Event]](https://be-exchange.org/archtober-special-event-passive-house-towering-in-nyc/)
- [Designing with Light (Efficiently) [Archtober Special Event]](https://be-exchange.org/designing-with-light-efficiently/)
- [Signing Ceremony: UNECE International Centers of Excellence](https://be-exchange.org/be-ex/)
- [(re)Launching the NY Energy Efficiency Center of Excellence](https://be-exchange.org/relaunching-the-ny-energy-efficiency-center-of-excellence/)
- [Tenant Focus: Winning Efficiency Projects in the Commercial Space](https://be-exchange.org/winning-efficiency-projects-with-commercial-tenants/)
- [WISE Networking Lunch](https://be-exchange.org/wise-networking-lunch/)
- [Pursuing Passive Publication [Archtober Special Event]](https://be-exchange.org/pursuingpassivepublication/)
- [Turning Data into Action](https://be-exchange.org/data-into-action/)
- [Tenant Focus: Fitting Energy Efficiency into Commercial Tenant Fit-Outs, the How and Why](https://be-exchange.org/winning-efficiency-projects-with-commercial-tenants-2/)
- [October Green Light Training: Lighting Retrofits - Strategies & Applications](https://be-exchange.org/october-green-light-lighting-retrofits-strategies-applications/)
- [October Green Light Training: Advanced Controls - Types & Functions](https://be-exchange.org/october-green-light-advanced-controls-types-functions/)
- [October Green Light Training: LED Lighting - Evaluation & Selection](https://be-exchange.org/october-green-light-led-lighting-evaluation-selection/)
- [LED Lighting - City and Utility Roundtable](https://be-exchange.org/led-lighting-city-and-utility-roundtable/)
- [Sustainable Lighting: An Introduction to the Environmental Impacts of Lighting](https://be-exchange.org/sustainable-lighting-an-introduction-to-the-environmental-impacts-of-lighting/)
- [September Green Light Training: Lighting Codes & Regulations](https://be-exchange.org/green-light-lighting-codes-regulations/)
- [Designing an Energy Efficiency Master Plan: A Spotlight on FIT](https://be-exchange.org/designing-an-energy-efficiency-master-plan-a-spotlight-on-fit/)
- [WISE: An Evening of Energy Innovation](https://be-exchange.org/an-evening-of-energy-innovation/)
- [50 Years of Lumen - Then and Now](https://be-exchange.org/50-years-of-lumen-then-and-now/)
- [Thesis Prize Presentations](https://be-exchange.org/thesis-prize-presentations/)
- [2018 Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/2018-daylight-hour/)
- [Drinks and Daylight: Celebrate the Solstice at Delos with Mecho, BE-Ex and ILFI](https://be-exchange.org/drinks-and-daylight-celebrate-the-solstice-at-aia-with-mecho-be-ex-and-ilfi/)
- [Mass Timber](https://be-exchange.org/mass-timber-2/)
- [Scaling Up High Performance Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/scaling-up-high-performance-buildings/)
- [Present to Win: A BE-Ex Special Event](https://be-exchange.org/present-to-win-a-be-ex-special-event/)
- [WISE: Women in Power - A Conversation with Caroline Angoorly](https://be-exchange.org/wise-women-in-power/)
- [WISE: Women in Power - A Conversation with Vicki Kuo](https://be-exchange.org/wise-women-in-power-2/)
- [Green Light: Lighting Retrofits - Strategies & Applications](https://be-exchange.org/green-light-lighting-retrofits-strategies-applications-4-2/)
- [Green Light: Advanced Controls - Types & Functions](https://be-exchange.org/green-light-advanced-controls-types-functions-5-2/)
- [Green Light: LED Lighting - Evaluation & Selection](https://be-exchange.org/green-light-led-lighting-evaluation-selection-5-2/)
- [Green Light: Lighting Codes & Regulations](https://be-exchange.org/green-light-lighting-codes-regulations-5-2/)
- [WISE: Women in Power - A Conversation with Alicia Barton](https://be-exchange.org/wise-women-in-power-a-conversation-with-alicia-barton/)
- [Digitizing Building Systems: NANTUM](https://be-exchange.org/digitizing-building-systems-nantum/)
- [NYC Retrofit Accelerator Fourth Bi-Annual Symposium](https://be-exchange.org/nyc-retrofit-accelerator-fourth-bi-annual-symposium/)
- [Solarizing NYC’s Public Housing](https://be-exchange.org/solarizing-nycs-public-housing/)
- [Better Steam Heat: Upgrades & Incentives](https://be-exchange.org/better-steam-heat-upgrades-incentives/)
- [Campus and Community Energy Master Planning](https://be-exchange.org/campus-and-community-energy-master-planning/)
- [The Value of View:  Windows, Health & Productivity](https://be-exchange.org/the-value-of-view-windows-health-productivity/)
- [WISE: A Conversation with Majora Carter](https://be-exchange.org/wise-a-conversation-with-majora-carter/)
- [2017 New York Energy Week](https://be-exchange.org/2017-new-york-energy-week/)
- [2017 Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/2017-daylight-hour/)
- [WISE: Resilient Communities](https://be-exchange.org/wise-resilient-communities/)
- [Celebrate Our Groundbreaking](https://be-exchange.org/celebrate-our-groundbreaking/)
- [Future-Proof: Building Energy Modeling for the Future](https://be-exchange.org/future-proof-building-energy-modeling-for-the-future/)
- [Lighting the Way: Innovation & Application of Lighting Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/lighting-the-way-innovation-application-of-lighting-retrofits/)
- [Our City Street Lighting: LED in NYC](https://be-exchange.org/our-city-street-lighting-led-in-nyc/)
- [Excellent Ventilation in Multifamily Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/excellent-ventilation-in-multifamily-buildings/)
- [2017 IESNYC Thesis Prize Presentations](https://be-exchange.org/2017-iesnyc-thesis-prize-presentations/)
- [WISE: Means & Methods - Pathways of Change](https://be-exchange.org/wise-means-methods-pathways-of-change/)
- [People's Climate March](https://be-exchange.org/peoples-climate-march/)
- [Mixed Signals: Animating Lighting with Different Protocols](https://be-exchange.org/mixed-signals-animating-lighting-with-different-protocols/)
- [Better Steam Heat: Upgrades & Resident Engagement](https://be-exchange.org/better-steam-heat-upgrades-resident-engagement/)
- [IESNYC Lightfair International Sneak Peek](https://be-exchange.org/iesnyc-lightfair-international-sneak-peek/)
- [Retrofit Accelerator Training: Energy Efficiency Electrical](https://be-exchange.org/retrofit-accelerator-training-ee-electrical-4/)
- [Retrofit Accelerator Training: Heating & Air Sealing](https://be-exchange.org/retrofit-accelerator-training-heating-air-sealing-3/)
- [Light and Health Seminar: Evidence-Based Design](https://be-exchange.org/light-and-health-seminar-evidence-based-design/)
- [Codes for Product Safety & Sustainability](https://be-exchange.org/codes-for-product-safety-sustainability/)
- [Commercial Building Energy Efficiency](https://be-exchange.org/commercial-building-energy-efficiency/)
- [IES Progress Report](https://be-exchange.org/ies-progress-report/)
- [The Lighting Design Process](https://be-exchange.org/the-lighting-design-process/)
- [WISE Holiday Party](https://be-exchange.org/wise-holiday-party/)
- [Now What? The Near Future of New York Climate Policy](https://be-exchange.org/now-what-the-near-future-of-new-york-climate-policy/)
- [Better Steam Heat: Upgrading Steam Heating](https://be-exchange.org/better-steam-heat-upgrading-steam-heating/)
- [Code Update: Lighting](https://be-exchange.org/code-update-lighting/)
- [Big Data, Small Data: Building Energy Data at Different Scales](https://be-exchange.org/big-data-small-data-building-energy-data-at-different-scales/)
- [Lighting Economics](https://be-exchange.org/lighting-economics/)
- [Energy Efficiency Drives Jobs: A European Perspective](https://be-exchange.org/energy-efficiency-drives-jobs-a-european-perspective/)
- [Making Passive House the Tall Building Standard](https://be-exchange.org/making-passive-house-the-tall-building-standard/)
- [Sustainability in Healthcare Facilities](https://be-exchange.org/sustainability-in-healthcare-facilities/)
- [Urban Modeling Training](https://be-exchange.org/urban-modeling-training/)
- [WISE Fireside Chat: Sustainable Cities](https://be-exchange.org/wise-fireside-chat-sustainable-cities/)
- [Roosevelt Landings](https://be-exchange.org/roosevelt-landings/)
- [Summer Solstice Daylighting Workshop](https://be-exchange.org/summer-solstice-daylighting-workshop/)
- [2016 Daylight Hour: Impact](https://be-exchange.org/2016-daylight-hour-impact/)
- [Catalyzing Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/catalyzing-retrofits/)
- [NAPHN16 Conference & Expo](https://be-exchange.org/naphn16-conference-expo/)
- [Gallery Talk: Sensing the Future Through Lighting](https://be-exchange.org/gallery-talk-sensing-the-future-through-lighting/)
- [Glazing + Comfort: Presentation on New Research](https://be-exchange.org/glazing-comfort-presentation-on-new-research/)
- [Plug & Play: Managing Plug Loads](https://be-exchange.org/plug-play-managing-plug-loads/)
- [Gallery Talk: Expandable Lighting Solutions](https://be-exchange.org/gallery-talk-expandable-lighting-solutions/)
- [Beauty at Low Cost & the Passive House Movement](https://be-exchange.org/beauty-at-low-cost-the-passive-house-movement/)
- [Gallery Talk: Convenience & Flexibility in Lighting Systems](https://be-exchange.org/gallery-talk-convenience-flexibility-in-lighting-systems/)
- ['This Changes Everything' Screening](https://be-exchange.org/this-changes-everything-screening/)
- [Daylighting: The Measurable and Immeasurable](https://be-exchange.org/daylighting-the-measurable-and-immeasurable/)
- [Gallery Talk: Lighting with More Function & Less Fuss](https://be-exchange.org/gallery-talk-lighting-with-more-function-less-fuss/)
- [Getting to Zero: Exploring High Performance Projects](https://be-exchange.org/getting-to-zero-exploring-high-performance-projects/)
- [Sneak Peak of LIGHTFAIR](https://be-exchange.org/sneak-peak-of-lightfair/)
- [WISE: Data-Driven Innovators](https://be-exchange.org/wise-data-driven-innovators/)
- [The SURE House: 2015 Solar Decathlon Winner](https://be-exchange.org/the-sure-house-2015-solar-decathlon-winner/)
- [WISE: Cleantech Pioneers](https://be-exchange.org/wise-cleantech-pioneers/)
- [WISE 2016: Let's Get In-formation](https://be-exchange.org/wise-2016-lets-get-in-formation/)
- [Passive Buildings, Active Money](https://be-exchange.org/passive-buildings-active-money/)
- [Passive, Massive: Workshop on PH in Large Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/passive-massive-workshop-on-ph-in-large-buildings/)
- [Behind the Meter: Energy Storage at Different Scales](https://be-exchange.org/behind-the-meter-energy-storage-at-different-scales/)
- [Launch: Handbook for Universities & Hospitals](https://be-exchange.org/launch-handbook-for-universities-hospitals/)
- [Lighting the Future](https://be-exchange.org/lighting-the-future/)
- [Lighting the Future](https://be-exchange.org/lighting-the-future-2/)
- [Big Buildings + Big Data = Big Savings in NYC](https://be-exchange.org/big-buildings-big-data-big-savings-in-nyc/)
- [The Dark Side of Light](https://be-exchange.org/the-dark-side-of-light/)
- [Big Savings from Big Data in the Big Apple](https://be-exchange.org/big-savings-from-big-data-in-the-big-apple/)
- [What Gets Measured Gets Done: Beyond M&V](https://be-exchange.org/what-gets-measured-gets-done-beyond-mv/)
- [The New Sheriffs: CX Agents](https://be-exchange.org/the-new-sheriffs-cx-agents/)
- [Turning Data into Action](https://be-exchange.org/turning-data-into-action/)
- [Daylight Metrics: The What, How, and Why Should I Care](https://be-exchange.org/daylight-metrics-the-what-how-and-why-should-i-care/)
- [Deep in the Built Environment: What to Learn at BENYC](https://be-exchange.org/deep-in-the-built-environment-what-to-learn-at-benyc/)
- [CitiesAlive New York](https://be-exchange.org/citiesalive-new-york/)
- [Passive Landmark: A First for New York](https://be-exchange.org/passive-landmark-a-first-for-new-york/)
- [Storms! Floods! Heat Waves! A Discussion of Climate Change Impacts in NYC](https://be-exchange.org/storms-floods-heat-waves-a-discussion-of-climate-change-impacts-in-nyc/)
- [WISE Briefing with Nilda Mesa](https://be-exchange.org/wise-briefing-with-nilda-mesa/)
- [2015 Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/2015-daylight-hour/)
- [Retrofitting Affordability Launch](https://be-exchange.org/retrofitting-affordability-launch/)
- [NY15 Passive House](https://be-exchange.org/ny15-passive-house/)
- [Façade Performance 101](https://be-exchange.org/facade-performance-101/)
- [By the Light of Day: The Impact of Natural and Electric Light On Human Health](https://be-exchange.org/by-the-light-of-day-the-impact-of-natural-and-electric-light-on-human-health/)
- [Passivhaus: Lessons from Europe](https://be-exchange.org/passivhaus-lessons-from-europe/)
- [Illuminating Change: Living Labs for Advanced Controls](https://be-exchange.org/illuminating-change-living-labs-for-advanced-controls/)
- [Integrated Daylight at the Bullitt Center](https://be-exchange.org/integrated-daylight-at-the-bullitt-center/)
- [WISE: The Big Tent](https://be-exchange.org/wise-the-big-tent/)
- [WISE: Dollars and Sense](https://be-exchange.org/wise-dollars-and-sense/)
- [WISE: Sticks and Bricks](https://be-exchange.org/wise-sticks-and-bricks/)
- [WISE: Clean Energy Innovation](https://be-exchange.org/wise-clean-energy-innovation/)
- [WISE 2015: Women in Sustainability and Energy](https://be-exchange.org/wise-2015-women-in-sustainability-and-energy/)
- [Lighting the Nerve Center: The Related HQ Lighting Retrofit](https://be-exchange.org/lighting-the-nerve-center-the-related-hq-lighting-retrofit/)
- [Tuning the Rock: A Road Map to Efficiency](https://be-exchange.org/tuning-the-rock-a-road-map-to-efficiency/)
- [Building Energy Exchange Launch Event](https://be-exchange.org/building-energy-exchange-launch-event/)
- [Reflecting the Sky: A Presentation of the Fulton Transit Center Oculus](https://be-exchange.org/reflecting-the-sky-a-presentation-of-the-fulton-transit-center-oculus/)
- [Lighting Codes Update: Daylighting](https://be-exchange.org/lighting-codes-update-daylighting/)
- [Beacon of Light](https://be-exchange.org/beacon-of-light/)
- [Cleantech Early Adoption Roundtable](https://be-exchange.org/cleantech-early-adoption-roundtable/)
- [Lighting Codes Update Part 2](https://be-exchange.org/lighting-codes-update-part-2/)
- [Daylight Simulation Workshop](https://be-exchange.org/daylight-simulation-workshop/)
- [Christoph Reinhart: Designing with the Sun](https://be-exchange.org/christoph-reinhart-designing-with-the-sun/)
- [Chasing Ice](https://be-exchange.org/chasing-ice/)
- [Lighting Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/lighting-retrofits-6/)
- [Efficiency Demo Rodeo](https://be-exchange.org/efficiency-demo-rodeo/)
- [Building Retrofit Basics](https://be-exchange.org/building-retrofit-basics/)
- [2014 Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/2014-daylight-hour/)
- [Energy Efficiency Roundtable: NYC 2.0 Sustainable City](https://be-exchange.org/energy-efficiency-roundtable-nyc-2-0-sustainable-city/)
- [The Lights Have Eyes](https://be-exchange.org/the-lights-have-eyes/)
- [Bright Ideas for a Resilient World](https://be-exchange.org/bright-ideas-for-a-resilient-world/)
- [Bright Ideas for a Resilient World](https://be-exchange.org/bright-ideas-for-a-resilient-world-2/)
- [80 x 50: Mapping Ways to a Low Carbon NYC](https://be-exchange.org/80-x-50-mapping-ways-to-a-low-carbon-nyc/)
- [Tail Wags Dog: Smart Grids and Interactive Building Systems](https://be-exchange.org/tail-wags-dog-smart-grids-and-interactive-building-systems/)
- [Ultraviolet Spotlight](https://be-exchange.org/ultraviolet-spotlight/)
- [Hacking Brains: Virtual Tools to Transform Energy Use Behavior](https://be-exchange.org/hacking-brains-virtual-tools-to-transform-energy-use-behavior/)
- [Let There Be Daylight](https://be-exchange.org/let-there-be-daylight/)
- [Build a Buzz: Green Light New York Holiday Celebration](https://be-exchange.org/build-a-buzz-green-light-new-york-holiday-celebration/)
- [Oppositions: LEDs on Trial](https://be-exchange.org/oppositions-leds-on-trial/)
- [Control Freaks](https://be-exchange.org/control-freaks/)
- [Retrofit Accelerator Training: Water Conservation](https://be-exchange.org/retrofit-accelerator-training-water-conservation-4/)

## Case Studies

- [High Rise / Low Carbon Partner Profile: 345 Hudson](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/high-rise-low-carbon-partner-profile-345-hudson/)
- [Affordable Performance in the East Village](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/affordable-performance-east-village/)
- [Recladding Five Manhattan West](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/recladding-five-manhattan-west/)
- [Collaboration at the House at Cornell Tech](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/collaboration-house-cornell-tech/)
- [Accelerating Profit at Flow Chelsea](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/accelerating-profit-flow-chelsea/)
- [Comfort Driven Design in DUMBO](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/comfort-driven-design-dumbo/)
- [Daylight by Design: Integrated Systems at USGBC Headquarters](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/daylight-by-design-usgbc/)
- [Park Terrace Gardens](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/park-terrace-gardens/)
- [NYC Solar Schools Education Program](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/nyc-solar-education-program/)
- [Steam Innovations for New York City Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/steam-innovations-for-new-york-city-buildings/)
- [The New York Botanical Garden](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/nybg/)
- [Fashion Institute of Technology](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/fashion-institute-of-technology/)
- [1717 East 18th Street: Steam Heating Upgrades](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/1717-east-18th-street-steam-heating-upgrades/)
- [French Apartments: Steam Heating Upgrades](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/french-apartments-steam-heating-upgrades/)
- [MechoSystems HQ Renovation](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/mechosystems-hq-renovation/)
- [Chrysler Building Spire Retrofit](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/chrysler-building-spire-retrofit/)
- [Related Companies Office Lighting Retrofit](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/related-companies-office-lighting-retrofit/)
- [Queens College: Daylight Hour Strategies & Outcomes](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/queens-college-daylight-hour-strategies-outcomes/)
- [Affordable Housing Energy Efficiency Upgrade](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/affordable-housing-energy-efficiency-upgrade/)
- [Daylighting at Genzyme](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/daylighting-at-genzyme/)
- [Infosys: Daylight Hour in Daylit Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/infosys-daylight-hour-in-daylit-buildings/)
- [NYPA: Daylight Hour Strategies & Outcomes](https://be-exchange.org/case_study/nypa-daylight-hour-strategies-outcomes/)

## Exhibit

- [Lighting Fundamentals](https://be-exchange.org/exhibit/lighting-fundamentals/)
- [Celebrate NYC: Building a Sustainable City](https://be-exchange.org/exhibit/celebrate-nyc-building-a-sustainable-city/)
- [Bright Ideas for a Resilient World](https://be-exchange.org/exhibit/bright-ideas-for-a-resilient-world/)
- [Lights, Center, Action!](https://be-exchange.org/exhibit/lights-center-action/)
- [Lighting the Future](https://be-exchange.org/exhibit/lighting-the-future/)

## Primers

- [Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems](https://be-exchange.org/primer/variable-refrigerant-flow-vrf-systems/)
- [Codes & Regulations](https://be-exchange.org/primer/codes-regulations-2/)
- [High Performance](https://be-exchange.org/primer/high-performance/)
- [Envelope & Facades](https://be-exchange.org/primer/envelope-facades/)
- [Lighting](https://be-exchange.org/primer/lighting/)
- [Heating, Cooling & Ventilation](https://be-exchange.org/primer/heating-cooling-ventilation/)
- [Performance Standards](https://be-exchange.org/primer/performance-standards/)
- [Finance & Incentives](https://be-exchange.org/primer/finance-incentives/)

## Members

- [HLW](https://be-exchange.org/member/hlw/)
- [Turner Construction](https://be-exchange.org/member/turner-construction/)
- [Hines](https://be-exchange.org/member/hines/)
- [Arup](https://be-exchange.org/member/arup/)
- [Entech](https://be-exchange.org/member/entech/)
- [Carbon Clear](https://be-exchange.org/member/carbon-clear/)
- [5](https://be-exchange.org/member/urbs-2/)
- [JB&B](https://be-exchange.org/member/jbb/)
- [Runwise](https://be-exchange.org/member/runwise/)
- [Paul A. Castrucci Architects](https://be-exchange.org/member/paul-a-castrucci-architects/)
- [Curtis + Ginsberg Architects](https://be-exchange.org/member/curtis-ginsberg-architects/)
- [Port Authority of New York & New Jersey](https://be-exchange.org/member/port-authority-of-new-york-new-jersey/)
- [WatchWire by Tango](https://be-exchange.org/member/urbs-2-2/)
- [URBS](https://be-exchange.org/member/urbs/)
- [Ecosystem Energy Services](https://be-exchange.org/member/ecosystem-energy-services/)
- [Goldman Copeland](https://be-exchange.org/member/goldman-copeland/)
- [Con Edison](https://be-exchange.org/member/con-edison/)
- [Sheppard Mullin](https://be-exchange.org/member/sheppard-mullin/)
- [Vornado Realty Trust](https://be-exchange.org/member/vornado-realty-trust/)
- [Rockwool](https://be-exchange.org/member/rockwool/)
- [New York Building Congress](https://be-exchange.org/member/new-york-building-congress/)
- [CodeGreen Solutions](https://be-exchange.org/member/codegreen-solutions/)
- [Lightower](https://be-exchange.org/member/lighttower/)
- [Tishman Speyer](https://be-exchange.org/member/tishman-speyer/)
- [The Durst Organization](https://be-exchange.org/member/the-durst-organization/)
- [Steven Winter Associates, Inc.](https://be-exchange.org/member/steven-winter-associates-inc/)
- [EN-POWER GROUP](https://be-exchange.org/member/en-power-group/)
- [Bright Power](https://be-exchange.org/member/bright-power/)
- [Real Estate Board of New York](https://be-exchange.org/member/real-estate-board-of-new-york/)
- [Natural Resources Defense Council](https://be-exchange.org/member/natural-resource-defense-council/)
- [New York Power Authority](https://be-exchange.org/member/nypa/)
- [NYSERDA](https://be-exchange.org/member/nyserda-2/)
- [New York Passive House](https://be-exchange.org/member/new-york-passive-house-2/)

## Supporters

- [Better Buildings Building Hub](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/better-buildings-building-hub/)
- [Built Environment Plus](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/built-environment-plus/)
- [Aspen CORE](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/aspen-core/)
- [WinnDevelopment](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/winndevelopment/)
- [Syracuse Housing Authority](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/syracuse-housing-authority/)
- [Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/sisters-of-charity-housing-development-corporation/)
- [RiseBoro Community Partnerships](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/riseboro-community-partnerships/)
- [Chelsea New York Realty Company LLC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/chelsea-new-york-realty-company-llc/)
- [Joint Ownership Entity NYC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/joint-ownership-entity-nyc/)
- [HANAC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/hanac/)
- [FirstService Residential](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/firstservice-residential/)
- [Fairstead](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/fairstead/)
- [Chartered Properties](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/chartered-properties/)
- [Ascendant Neighborhood Development](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/ascendant-neighborhood-development/)
- [NYC DOB](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/nyc-dob/)
- [Building Energy Resource Hub](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/building-innovation-hub-2/)
- [Environ Energy](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/environ-energy/)
- [NYC HPD](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/nyc-hpd/)
- [MOCEJ](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/mocej/)
- [NYSERDA](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/nyserda-2/)
- [NYS HCR](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/nys-hcr/)
- [Gotham 360](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/gotham-360/)
- [Tishman-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/tishman-ebc/)
- [Brookfield Properties EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/brookfield-ebc/)
- [Equity Residential - EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/equity-ebc/)
- [Amalgamated-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/11233/)
- [BXP-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/bxp-ebc/)
- [LeFrak Commercial](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/lefrak-commercial/)
- [BE-Ex STL](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/be-ex-stl/)
- [BE-Ex KC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/be-ex-kc/)
- [South West College Innotech Center](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/south-west-college-innotech-center/)
- [Passive House Canada](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/passive-house-canada/)
- [Passivhaus Trust](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/passivhaus-trust/)
- [Center for Energy Efficiency EnEffect](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/center-for-energy-efficiency-eneffect/)
- [High Performance Building Alliance](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/high-performance-building-alliance/)
- [ZEBx](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/zebx/)
- [Green Building Alliance](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/green-building-alliance/)
- [CSIC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/csic/)
- [passivhaus Maine](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/passivhaus-maine/)
- [Building Innovation Hub](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/building-innovation-hub/)
- [Passive House Network](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/passive-house-network/)
- [OMNINY-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/omniny-ebc/)
- [LM-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/lm-ebc/)
- [JONATHANROSE-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/jonathanrose-ebc/)
- [ESRT—EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/esrt-ebc/)
- [HSP-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/hsp-ebc/)
- [DURST-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/durst-ebc/)
- [VORNADO-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/vornado-ebc/)
- [RUDIN-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/rudin-ebc/)
- [SILVERSTEIN-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/silverstein-ebc/)
- [BEAM-EBC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/beam-ebc/)
- [Voltus](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/voltus/)
- [Hudson Square Partners](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/hudson-square-partners/)
- [NYC Accelerator](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/nyc-accelerator/)
- [NYCCAA](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/nyccaa/)
- [IMT](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/imt/)
- [Sive, Paget, Riesel Law](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/sive-paget-riesel-law/)
- [AKF Group](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/akf-group/)
- [NYCEEC](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/nyceec-2/)
- [BEEx](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/nyceec/)
- [TEST ANATOMY](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/test-anatomy/)
- [Buildings of Excellence](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/buildings-of-excellence/)
- [Willdan](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/willdan/)
- [Zakrzewski + Hyde Architects](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/zakrzewski-hyde-architects/)
- [Zehnder](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/zehnder/)
- [Lumenalpha](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/lumenalpha/)
- [USAI Lighting](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/usai-lighting/)
- [Mecho Systems](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/mecho-systems/)
- [Lutron Electronics Inc.](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/lutron-electronics-inc/)
- [Luminii](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/luminii/)
- [Legrand|Wattstopper](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/legrandwattstopper/)
- [Intense Lighting](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/intense-lighting/)
- [Day-O-Lite](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/day-o-lite/)
- [Crestron Electronics, Inc](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/crestron-electronics-inc/)
- [Carrier](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/testing/)
- [Swegon](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/swegon/)
- [CodeGreen Solution](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/codegreen-solution/)
- [Urban Fabrick](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/urban-fabrick/)
- [Brookfield Properties](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/brookfield-properties/)
- [ASHRAE](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/ashrae/)
- [Northeast - Western Energy Systems](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/northeast-western-energy-systems/)
- [Axis Lighting](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/axis-lighting/)
- [New York Energy Consumers Council](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/new-york-energy-consumers-council/)
- [](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/4183/)
- [ROCKWOOL](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/rockwool/)
- [AEA](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/aea/)
- [BuroHappold Engineering](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/buro-happold/)
- [Aeroseal](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/aeroseal/)
- [SL Green Realty Crop.](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/sl-green-realty-crop/)
- [Ecosystem](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/ecosystem/)
- [HKS](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/hks-2/)
- [Benjamin F. Crane](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/benjamin-f-crane/)
- [Lutron](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/lutron/)
- [Stan Deutsch Associates](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/sda/)
- [FXCollaborative](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/fxfowle/)
- [EN-POWER GROUP](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/en-power-group/)
- [Mary Anne & Dick Yancey](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/mary-anne-dick-yancey/)
- [Elizabeth Girardi-Schoen](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/elizabeth-girardi-schoen/)
- [Paul Roux](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/paul-roux/)
- [Mechosystems](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/mechosystems/)
- [New York Power Authority](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/new-york-power-authority-2/)
- [ICF](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/icf/)
- [Thornton Tomasetti](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/thornton-tomasetti/)
- [Steven Winter Associates](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/steven-winter-associates/)
- [Bright Power](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/bright-power/)
- [Real Estate Board of New York](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/real-estate-board-of-new-york-rebny/)
- [Natural Resources Defense Council](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/nrdc/)
- [Goldman Sachs](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/goldman-sachs/)
- [The Durst Organization](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/durst/)
- [Vornado Realty Trust](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/vornado-realty-trust/)
- [Tishman Speyer](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/tishman-speyer-2/)
- [Illuminating Engineering Society, New York City Section](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/iesnyc/)
- [Con Edison](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/con-edison/)
- [Gail Suchman](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/gail-suchman/)
- [Jonathan Flaherty](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/jonathan-flahery/)
- [Eaton](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/eaton/)
- [Ashok Gupta](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/ashok-gupta/)
- [Jeff Gracer](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/jeff-gracer/)
- [Gail S. Port](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/gail-s-port/)
- [The City Of New York](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/the-city-of-new-york/)
- [National Grid](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/national-grid-2/)
- [Tri-Star Equities](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/tri-star-equities/)
- [Pat Sapinsley](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/pat-sapinsley/)
- [Berger Hirschberg Strategies](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/berger-hirschberg-strategies/)
- [Irwin Kula & Dana Kurzweil](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/irwin-kula-dana-kurzweil/)
- [ChoShields Studio](https://be-exchange.org/supporters/choshields-studio/)

## Insight

- [Climate Week NYC 2026 at Building Energy Exchange](https://be-exchange.org/insight/climate-week-nyc-2026-at-building-energy-exchange/) - This September, join Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) at Climate Week NYC! Hosted by international non-profit the Climate Group, Climate Week NYC is the biggest global climate event, convening leaders from diverse sectors. Its programming covers hundreds of events across a variety of themes— from the built environment, environmental justice, and energy, to food, transport, and
- [Adam Hinge: Celebrating a Force in Building Energy Efficiency](https://be-exchange.org/insight/celebrating-adam-hinge/) - Building Energy Exchange congratulates Adam Hinge, Managing Director of Sustainable Energy Partnerships and Senior Advisor to BE-Ex, on his receipt of the Champion of Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) at this year’s ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings! The recognition celebrates Adam's
- [Lighting Up Learning: How Daylight Is Powering Energy Savings in NYC Schools](https://be-exchange.org/insight/lighting-up-learning/) - As Daylight Hour 2026 comes to a close, we'd like to take a moment to spotlight some of the incredible work being done by this year's lead sponsor, Pearl Street Systems. As a trusted systems integrator and professional services provider specializing in large-scale LED lighting and control system upgrades for commercial and industrial facilities, they've
- [BE-Ex at ACEEE Summer Study 2026](https://be-exchange.org/insight/beex-aceee-2026/) - From August 2-7th, Building Energy Exchange’s (BE-Ex) Richard Yancey and Hailey Moll will attend the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) 2026 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. Hosted biennially in Monterey, CA, ACEEE Summer Study brings together energy nerds from around the globe to present research, collaborate, and network with each other to generate innovative ideas and solutions
- [BE-Ex at 2026 Greenbuild!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/beex-greenbuild-2026/) - Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) is excited to announce our participation in the 2026 Greenbuild International Conference + Expo! This year marks a milestone as the world's largest annual gathering of green building professionals comes to New York City for the first time. From October 20-23, the sustainability and building industries will convene at the Javits
- [Returning to Stockholm: The 2026 Thermal Energy Network Delegation](https://be-exchange.org/insight/returning-to-stockholm/) - By Katie Schwamb and Mohammed Hasan, Building Energy Exchange Earlier this summer, Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) led a delegation to Stockholm, Sweden, as part of an ongoing international knowledge exchange focused on advancing building decarbonization through thermal energy networks (TENs). Building on the successful 2023 low-carbon buildings delegation and a series of convenings focused
- [Meet Our New Staff Member, Megan!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-our-new-staff-member-megan/) - BE-Ex welcomes a new staff member to the team: Director of Operations, Megan Nyhan! Megan Nyhan Megan brings extensive experience in nonprofit operations, finance, fundraising, and program management to her role as Director of Operations at BE-Ex. Her background includes supporting organizations focused on climate resilience, environmental education, workforce training, arts and STEM education,
- [Meet Our 2026 Summer Interns](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2026-summer-interns/)
- [Press Release: Building Energy Exchange's Daylight Hour Campaign Goes Global Again](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-daylight-hour-2026/) - Join Daylight Hour 2026, a global social media campaign created by the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) that helps organizations rethink how they use energy by strategically utilizing electric lighting in daylit spaces. On June 24, 2026, from 12–1 pm local time, offices around the world will turn off their lights for one hour and share
- [Daylight Hour 2020 At Home Edition: In Review](https://be-exchange.org/insight/daylight-hour-2020-at-home-edition-recap/) - Daylight Hour is our annual social media campaign designed to raise awareness about the importance of using natural daylight in lieu of electric lighting. This year’s campaign, the sixth year of collaboratively celebrating and promoting the campaign, was relocated to home offices in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of Juneteeth and in solidarity
- [Daylight Hour 2021: In Review](https://be-exchange.org/insight/daylight-hour-2021-in-review/) - For more information about the Daylight Hour campaign, visit DaylightHour.org. by Sabrina Tenteromano, Program Assistant, Building Energy Exchange Daylight Hour is our annual social media campaign designed to raise awareness about the importance of using natural daylight in lieu of electric lighting for energy efficiency and well-being. This year’s campaign, the seventh year of collaborative
- [Press Release: Daylight Hour 2022](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-daylight-hour-2022/)
- [Daylight Hour 2022: In Review](https://be-exchange.org/insight/in-review-daylight-hour-2022/) - On June 22nd, Building Energy Exchange hosted its annual Daylight Hour campaign in partnership with Fitwel®, inviting participants across the world to turn off their lights from 12-1pm local time and post their involvement using the hashtag #daylighthour. Since its inception in 2014, the campaign has drawn on the collective action of turning off non-essential
- [Daylight Hour 2023: In Review](https://be-exchange.org/insight/daylight-hour-2023-in-review/)
- [Press Release: Daylight Hour 2025 Campaign Kicks Off A New Year of Global Action & Awareness](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-daylight-hour-2025/) - Building Energy Exchange announces Daylight Hour 2025, an annual global social media campaign that promotes energy efficiency in the built environment by encouraging offices to limit artificial light use in daylit spaces. On June 20, 2025, from 12-1pm (local time), offices around the world are invited to participate by turning off their lights for one
- [Daylight Hour 2025: In Review](https://be-exchange.org/insight/daylight-hour-2025-in-review/)
- [Lighting the Way: Welcoming Pearl Street Systems as the 2026 Daylight Hour Sponsor](https://be-exchange.org/insight/lighting-the-way/)
- [Electrification Isn’t All or Nothing: How To Plan Your Building’s Journey](https://be-exchange.org/insight/electrification-enpower/)
- [WISE: Women Powering Progress](https://be-exchange.org/insight/wise-women-powering-progress/) - This March, in honor of Women’s History Month, BE-Ex's Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) series, an initiative advancing equity in the industry, are launching a social media campaign to spotlight the inspirational women advancing essential sustainability and energy work in New York City. In the coming weeks, the "Women Powering Progress" campaign will feature a
- [Press Release: BE-Ex Launches New Resources to Cut Carbon in NYC Cooperatives and Condominiums](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-resource-launch-cutting-carbon/)
- [2026 Staff Promotion at BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2025-staff-promotion-at-be-ex-2/)
- [2025: A Year of Continued Impact](https://be-exchange.org/insight/reflecting2025/) - 2025: A Year of Continued Impact by Richard Yancey, Chief Executive Officer, Building Energy Exchange In a year filled with adversity, disappointment, and regression, a highlight, for me personally, was being invited to lecture to an undergraduate architecture class at my alma mater, Wesleyan University. My lecture, “Building the Your Future,” asked how do we
- [Building Energy Exchange Announces Board Leadership Transition](https://be-exchange.org/insight/leadership-transition-2026/) - Building Energy Exchange Announces Board Leadership Transition Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) is pleased to announce that Lauren Moss will assume the role of Chair of the Board of Directors in 2026, succeeding Jonathan “JP” Flaherty, who has served as Board Chair for the past nine years. Under JP's steadfast leadership, BE-Ex has grown into an
- [WISE 2025: Reflecting on a Decade of Impact!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/wise-2025-decade-of-impact/) - As we approach the end of 2025, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve shared as a WISE community and to look ahead with excitement to our goals for 2026. This year has been particularly special as we celebrated WISE’s 10th anniversary, marking a decade of growth and leadership in fostering
- [LL97 Affordable Housing Compliance FAQ](https://be-exchange.org/insight/ll97-affordable-housing-compliance-faq/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act FAQ (PDF)](https://be-exchange.org/insight/climate-mobilization-act-faq-pdf/)
- [2025 Staff Promotion at BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2025-staff-promotion-at-be-ex/)
- [Megan Blank Joins BE-Ex Board of Directors](https://be-exchange.org/insight/industry-leader-joins-be-ex-board-oct_30/) - Building Energy Exchange welcomes new board member, Megan Blank! Megan Blank is a Senior Director, Implementation at the New York Power Authority (NYPA). In her current role, she is responsible for NYPA’s largest energy efficiency portfolio and leads a team implementing LED lighting retrofits and controls upgrades at public facilities throughout New York
- [Meet Our New Staff Members, Amanda and Hasan!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-our-new-staff-members-amanda-hasan/) - BE-Ex welcomes two new staff members to the team: Education & Engagement Associate, Amanda Biscoe, and Educational Resources Associate, Hasan Mohammed! Amanda Biscoe Amanda is originally from Austin, Texas, where she learned to care deeply about the environment from an early age. Building on her love of wildlife and green spaces, she attended Texas
- [Press Release: The Building Performance Partnership Announces Expansion](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-bpp-announces-expansion/)
- [Climate Week NYC 2025 at Building Energy Exchange](https://be-exchange.org/insight/climate-week-nyc-2025-at-beex/) - This September, join Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) at Climate Week NYC! Hosted by international non-profit the Climate Group, Climate Week NYC is the biggest global climate event, convening leaders from diverse sectors. Its programming covers hundreds of events across a variety of themes— from the built environment, environmental justice, and energy, to food, transport, and
- [Decarbonizing New York City Offices: Prioritizing Energy Efficiency and Health in NYC Office Buildings While Addressing a Changing Workplace](https://be-exchange.org/insight/decarbonizing-new-york-city-offices/)
- [Industry Leaders Join BE-Ex Board of Directors](https://be-exchange.org/insight/industry-leaders-join-be-ex-board-july2025/) - Building Energy Exchange welcomes new board members, Jay Bozeman and Danielle Spiegel-Field! Jay Bozeman is the Global Head of Corporate Real Estate Change at Barclays. Jay’s team handles real estate transactions, design and construction, engineering, and the operation of Barclay’s corporate portfolio and data centers. Jay has over 25 years of experience in
- [Turning Capital Planning into Carbon Strategy: 10 Steps for LL97 Readiness](https://be-exchange.org/insight/capital-planning-for-ll97-readiness/)
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- [2024 Staff Promotions at BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2024-staff-promotions-at-be-ex-2/)
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- [2024 Staff Promotions at BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2024-staff-promotions-at-be-ex/)
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- [Press Release: BE-Ex Launches Training on Climate Ready Buildings for Affordable Housing Project Teams](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-be-ex-launches-training-on-climate-ready-buildings-for-affordable-housing-project-teams/)
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- [Meet Our New Staff Members, Adrienne and Chloe](https://be-exchange.org/insight/new-staff-members-2023/) - BE-Ex welcomes new Educational Resources Associate, Adrienne La Forte, and Climate Education Intern, Chloe Kellner, to the team! Adrienne La Forte Adrienne grew up as an enthusiastic environmentalist with a passion for the outdoors. After earning a B.A. in Environmental Policy and Political Science from Tufts University, she worked in local government, focusing on small-scale
- [Meet Our New Staff Members, Jordana and Katie](https://be-exchange.org/insight/new-staff-members-2020/) - BE-Ex welcomes new Senior Projects Associate, Jordana Vasquez, and Projects Manager, Katie Schwamb, to the team! Katie Schwamb Katie grew up in Texas and earned a Bachelor of Architecture from The University of Texas at Austin, where she honed her interest in buildings. After spending a year working on a neighborhood revitalization initiative as an
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- [Earth Week 2023 at Building Energy Exchange](https://be-exchange.org/insight/earth-week-2023-at-building-energy-exchange/)
- [Happy International Women’s Day from Building Energy Exchange](https://be-exchange.org/insight/happy-international-womens-day-from-building-energy-exchange/)
- [2023 Staff Promotions at BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2023-staff-promotions-be-ex/)
- [From Gloom & Zoom to Hope & Action](https://be-exchange.org/insight/from-gloom-zoom-to-hope-action/)
- [The Climate is Changing for Finance](https://be-exchange.org/insight/q1-climate-finance/) - by Yetsuh Frank, Managing Director, Strategy & Programs Building Energy Exchange Originally published in Building Energy Exchange Quarterly Report (Q1 2020) The reliance of the real estate industry on simple payback analysis to determine the effectiveness of energy efficiency measures has long frustrated those of us advocating for higher performing buildings. Dividing savings into increased
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- [Building on NYC’s Leadership in Geothermal Ground Source Energy](https://be-exchange.org/insight/nyc-leadership-geothermal-energy/)
- [Sharing Heat: Thermal Networks, Heat Recovery, and Reducing Energy Waste](https://be-exchange.org/insight/high-rise-low-carbon-sharing-heat-event-summary/)
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- [Now Hiring: CUNY BPL & Onsite Energy Professionals](https://be-exchange.org/insight/now-hiring-cuny-building-performance-lab-nyc/)
- [Climate Week NYC 2022](https://be-exchange.org/insight/climate-week-nyc-2022/) - September 19 to 25, Join BE-Ex at Climate Week NYC, the biggest climate event on Earth. Hosted by international non-profit the Climate Group, Climate Week NYC’s programming covers hundreds of events across a variety of themes— from the built environment, environmental justice, and energy, to food, transport, and finance. Building Energy Exchange is thrilled to
- [NYSERDA Hackathon Showcases Data-Driven Solutions to Building Decarbonization](https://be-exchange.org/insight/nyserda-hackathon-data-driven-solutions-building-decarbonization/)
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- [BE-Ex Joins ACEEE 2022 Summer Study](https://be-exchange.org/insight/be-ex-joins-aceee-2022-summer-study/)
- [Press Release: BE-Ex Welcomes AKF Group as Supporting Member](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-be-ex-akf-group-member/)
- [It’s Not “Goodbye," It’s “See You Later.”](https://be-exchange.org/insight/its-not-goodbye-its-see-you-later/)
- [Meet Our New Staff Member, Nicol](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-our-new-staff-member-nicol/) - BE-Ex welcomes new Special Projects Associate Nicol La Cumbre-Gibbs to the team! Nicol was born to Irish and Guyanese parents and raised in London, England. Her lifelong fascination with nature and storytelling inspired her to move to the US to study Environmental Science and History at Skidmore College. Since then, Nicol has been involved with
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- [Meet Our New Staff Member, Grennan](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-our-new-staff-member-grennan/) - BE-Ex welcomes new Project Associate Grennan Milliken to the team! Grennan Milliken (he/him) grew up in the Fingers Lakes region of Upstate New York, hiking and camping in the summers, and sledding and eating maple syrup in the winters. He previously worked in journalism in New York City and Washington DC, reporting on environmental concerns
- [Scaling Impact – Earth Day 2022](https://be-exchange.org/insight/scaling-impact-earth-day-2022/) - by Richard Yancey, Executive Director, Building Energy Exchange Fifty-two years on, Earth Day remains a significant milestone to gauge how far we’ve come in addressing the health of our environment and to prioritize our path forward. With buildings, which comprise a dominant part of our carbon emissions, solutions are less centered around technological innovation, and
- [You're (No Longer) on Mute!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/youre-no-longer-on-mute/)
- [Toward Holistic Performance](https://be-exchange.org/insight/toward-holistic-performance/)
- [A Post-pandemic Vision for City Office Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/insight/a-post-pandemic-vision-for-city-office-buildings/)
- [Shoshanna Segal Joins BE-Ex Board of Directors](https://be-exchange.org/insight/shoshanna-segal-joins-be-ex-board-of-directors/) - Building Energy Exchange welcomes new board member, Shoshanna Segal! Shoshanna A. Segal is the Founder and Principal of Luminous Flux, LLC, a NYC-based architectural lighting design studio with a portfolio that includes award winning educational, corporate, institutional, retail, and residential projects. Shoshanna is among the first lighting professionals in the world to receive the international
- [Meet Our New Staff Member, August](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-our-new-staff-member-august/) - BE-Ex welcomes new Programs & Communications Associate August McEachern to the team! Jack August McEachern (they/them) grew up in the Hudson Valley, where community and environmental spaces were deeply intertwined. When farming abroad and, later, earning their B.A. in Economics and Political Science at the University at Albany, SUNY, they developed a passion for organizing
- [2022 Staff Promotions at BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2022-staff-promotions-at-be-ex/)
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- [Climate Week NYC 2021 at BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/insight/climate-week-nyc-2021-at-be-ex/)
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- [Press Release: New Exhibit Demystifies Building Energy Efficiency](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-anatomy-launch/) - New Exhibit Demystifies Building Energy Efficiency The Building Energy Exchange celebrates the grand opening of their groundbreaking new exhibit, ‘Anatomy of an Energy Efficient Building.’ On view at their downtown Manhattan center of excellence, the exhibit features engaging cross-section illustrations of New York City buildings, revealing their hidden systems and how they use – and
- [Press Release: Anatomy of an Energy Efficient Building Exhibit Goes Virtual](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-anatomy-online/) - Anatomy of an Energy Efficient Building Exhibit Goes Virtual The Building Energy Exchange unveils an online, interactive edition of their recent exhibit, Anatomy of an Energy Efficient Building. Originally debuted at their downtown Manhattan center of excellence, the exhibit examines New York City buildings, revealing their hidden systems and how they use – and often
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- [Climate Mobilization Act Brief (PDF)](https://be-exchange.org/insight/climate-mobilization-act-brief-pdf/)
- [NAPHN and BE-Ex Announce the Launch of New Online Passive House Education Pathway to Support NY State Carbon Reduction Commitments](https://be-exchange.org/insight/naphn-be-ex-launch-online-passive-house-education-pathway/)
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- [Meet Our New Staff Member, Paul](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-our-new-staff-member-paul/) - BE-Ex welcomes new Operations Associate, Paul Rivers to the team! I am a geographer by trade and obsessed with all things built-environment. I received my education at CUNY Hunter and spent most of my time learning about the impacts of greenspace, public health needs, resiliency, climate change, storm surge, and sound policy on the urban
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- [Navigating New York City's Sustainable Roof Requirements](https://be-exchange.org/insight/navigating-new-york-citys-sustainable-roof-requirements/) - By Christian Bergland, Building Energy Exchange Most components of the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) take effect years in the future, giving building owners time to prepare. The sustainable roofs component of the legislation enshrined in Local Laws 92 and 94, however, will take effect as soon as November of this year. With the implementation horizon
- [Green Roof Incentives Triple in New Priority Zones](https://be-exchange.org/insight/green-roof-incentives-triple-in-new-priority-zones/) - For more information about the benefits of green roofs and recently enhanced tax incentives for green roof installation in NYC priority districts, see our May 25, 2021 event, "Climate Mobilization Act Series: Green Roofs as Equity Infrastructure." by Inger Staggs Yancey, AIA, LEED AP, GRP, Brooklyn Greenroof, LLC Addressing many of our urban health hazards,
- [Press Release: Leading NYC Real Estate Professionals and Designers Convene to Advise Major Push to Decarbonize New York City Offices](https://be-exchange.org/insight/decarbonizing-new-york-city-offices-press-release/)
- [Circular City Week 2021](https://be-exchange.org/insight/circular-city-week-2021/) - Join us for Circular City Week 2021, a festival focused on bringing people together to share solutions, inspire local action, and showcase innovations in circular economy practices. Interactive virtual talks will highlight circular approaches across a range of sectors and topics, focused on accelerating sustainable, efficient, and integrated solutions to the climate crisis. For this
- [Meet Our New Staff Member, Nina](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-our-new-staff-member-nina/) - BE-Ex welcomes new Projects Associate, Nina Prescott to the team! Nina Prescott has experience in climate science, policy, and public health. After working in environmental health research & advocacy in NYC, she earned her Master’s degree in Climate and Society from Columbia University. She is passionate about climate action, and gained a keen interest in
- [Am I Covered? Exemptions and Alternative Compliance Pathways Under the CMA](https://be-exchange.org/insight/cma-exemptions-alternative-pathways/) - By Christian Bergland, Projects Associate, BE-Ex -- Passed in April 2019, the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) is a near-term concern for building decision makers. The legislative package’s sustainable roof requirements will take effect in mid-November, while its first emissions limit compliance period begins in 2024. As this reality sets in, building decision makers are evaluating
- [Meet Our 2020 Summer Interns!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-our-2020-summer-interns/) - Erifili Draklellis (Projects Intern) Share your favorite energy factoid. This past year, more than 70% of global investment in new energy generation was in renewable energy projects! What energy conservation campaign will you be eager to start in your office when we are no longer working from home? I haven’t been to the office yet,
- [Decarbonizing New York's Buildings: A Conversation with NYSERDA](https://be-exchange.org/insight/decarbonizing-new-yorks-buildings-a-conversation-with-nyserda/)
- [Intern Insights: Planning for a High Performance Future](https://be-exchange.org/insight/intern-insights-planning-for-a-high-performance-future/) - Planning for a High Performance Future: Learning What We Already Know By Erifili Draklellis, Projects Intern, Building Energy Exchange High performance buildings are set to be New York City’s new normal. The Climate Mobilization Act of 2019 mandates energy efficient buildings that will eventually reduce building sector emissions 80% or more by 2050. The road
- [Press Release: BE-Ex Launches Architect Advisory Council to Accelerate Building Decarbonization](https://be-exchange.org/insight/architectural-advisory-council-announcement/) - Building Energy Exchange Launches Architect Advisory Council to Accelerate Decarbonization of NYC Buildings The Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) is pleased to announce the formation of the Architect Advisory Council (AAC), a collaborative project with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and New York Energy Research and Development Authority to boldly engage New York
- [2020 Staff Promotion at BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2020-staff-promotion-at-be-ex/) - Building Energy Exchange is thrilled to announce the promotion of Will DiMaggio to Senior Associate, Communications and Programs! Over the past year, Will has played a critical role in the development, marketing, and delivery of our educational programs while also leading the expansion of our digital resources, like the webification of our Anatomy of an
- [The Climate Mobilization Act Overview](https://be-exchange.org/insight/the-climate-mobilization-act-int-1253/) - By Christian Bergland, Building Energy Exchange On April 18, the New York City Council passed the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA), an ambitious legislative package aligned with the City’s 1.5°C Climate Action Plan. This plan represents New York City’s commitment to the carbon drawdown targets set out in the Paris Agreement, pledging the city to carbon
- [The Climate Mobilization Act, Building Electrification, and the Grid of the Future](https://be-exchange.org/insight/the-climate-mobilization-act-building-electrification-and-the-grid-of-the-future/) - By Christian Bergland, Building Energy Exchange At the Building Energy Exchange’s (BE-Ex) May 22nd Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) event with the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability (MOS) and the New York City Retrofit Accelerator, MOS Deputy Director John Lee highlighted the critical role building electrification and grid modernization are set to play in the achieving the
- [The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act: Securing New York State’s Clean Energy Future](https://be-exchange.org/insight/the-climate-leadership-and-community-protection-act-securing-new-york-states-clean-energy-future/) - By Emily Dean, Director of Market Development, NYSERDA / Member, BE-Ex Board of Directors Contributions from Christian Bergland, Project Associate, Building Energy Exchange This July was the hottest month ever recorded. As our planet experiences record temperatures with increasing regularity, urgency of climate action has never been more apparent. Preventing climate catastrophe is an enormous
- [In Solidarity](https://be-exchange.org/insight/in-solidarity/) - The Building Energy Exchange wishes to express our unequivocal support for racial justice and those protesting racism and systemic violence against Black people and other communities of color. As an environmental organization we recognize that racial justice and climate justice are inextricably linked. We remain committed to the advancement of buildings that enable a healthful,
- [Earth Day at 50 | BE-Ex at 10](https://be-exchange.org/insight/earth-day-at-50-be-ex-at-10/) - April 22, 2020 Dear friends, With a profound sense of how vulnerable we are as a species, it seems especially meaningful to be marking the 50th anniversary of Earth Day today. We are, in many ways, a small part of something very large; and even in the midst of the tragic COVID-19 pandemic it is
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- [Buildings of Excellence Series: Gallery Talk Recap](https://be-exchange.org/insight/boe-recap/) - The Buildings of Excellence Competition, developed by NYSERDA, recognizes visionary developers and architects who design, build and renovate beautiful, low-carbon buildings. In partnership with NYSERDA, BE-Ex is hosting a series of gallery talks dedicated to a range of design strategies, building systems, and case studies that provide potential pathways to net-zero building performance. Our first four gallery talks cover a range of
- [A Letter to Our Community](https://be-exchange.org/insight/a-letter-to-our-community/) - Dear BE-Ex Community, In this uniquely challenging time, we are all adjusting to this strange new reality and taking the necessary actions to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While our center’s public programs are temporarily on hold, Building Energy Exchange remains committed to being an active leader in our community, providing a forum and the
- [In Support of a Healthful Learning Environment](https://be-exchange.org/insight/in-support-of-a-healthful-learning-environment/) - UPDATED: March 16, 2020 As of March 16, Building Energy Exchange will be temporarily closed to the public. Staff will be working remotely during this time and in-person programs in March and April have been postponed. Online programs may become available in the coming weeks. See our event calendar for additional information. We will continue
- [2019 in Review: Expanding Reach & Impact](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2019-in-review-expanding-reach-impact/) - By Christian Bergland, Projects Associate, Building Energy Exchange Climate change has shifted from being a distant threat to a present danger. Punctuated by one climate-amplified disaster after another, 2019 was the second hottest year on record. Hurricane Dorian, one of the most powerful storms on record, tore through the Bahamas. Drought-fueled wildfires burned from the
- [Climate Mobilization Act Series: Grades, Codes & Limits--Event Recap](https://be-exchange.org/insight/climate-mobilization-act-series-grades-codes-limits-event-recap/) - By Becky Kalish, Programs Associate, BE-Ex -- Wednesday morning, January 15, marked the latest event in our ongoing Climate Mobilization Act (CMA) series, a collection of programs and resources dedicated to demystifying the legislative package and connecting our community with relevant solutions. Grades, Codes & Limits is the sixth program in the CMA series and
- [2020 Staff Promotions at BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2020-staff-promotions-at-be-ex/) - Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) is thrilled to announce the promotion of two employees-- Talia Kula, advancing to Manager of Development & Operations, and Rebecca Esau, AIA, to Manager of Projects! For nearly five years, Talia has played an essential role at BE-Ex by supporting all aspects of the organization's operations and development initiatives, while also
- [Official BEEx Ribbon Cutting](https://be-exchange.org/insight/official-beex-ribbon-cutting/) - What follows is our press release announcing the official opening of the Building Energy Exchange with support from Mayor Bill de Blasio and many other luminaries. First of Its Kind Resource Center Connects Building Owners to Energy Efficiency Training and Technology $3.5 million state grant creates information hub for de Blasio’s climate action plan, connecting
- [Meet the BE-Ex Board: Michael Barry](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-the-be-ex-board-michael-barry/) - Share your favorite energy factoid I’m constantly absorbing factoids from BloombergNEF and saw this one earlier today: for two-thirds of our global population, it is now cheaper to get energy by developing wind or solar projects than fossil-fuel projects. What energy conservation campaign would you start in your office or want to share with other
- [Designing for Resiliency](https://be-exchange.org/insight/designing-for-resiliency/) - By Christian Bergland, Projects Associate, BE-Ex --- To combat the climate change-amplified threats of rising seas and supercharged storms, the New York City Council recently approved a $1.45 billion plan to build a sea wall along the East River. This plan is the latest in a decade of climate action by New York City aimed
- [Cindy Quan (Goldman Sachs) and Sarah Salati (NYPA) join BE-Ex Board of Directors](https://be-exchange.org/insight/cindy-quan-goldman-sachs-and-sarah-salati-nypa-join-be-ex-board-of-directors/) - Building Energy Exchange welcomes new board members, Cindy Quan, Global Chief of Staff and Head of ESG, Corporate Services and Real Estate, Goldman, Sachs & Co., and Sarah Salati, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer, New York Power Authority. Cindy Quan has spent over a decade incorporating sustainability in key areas of Goldman Sach’s business services,
- [NYSERDA Launches "Buildings of Excellence" Competition](https://be-exchange.org/insight/nyserda-announces-30-million-buildings-of-excellence-competition-recognizing-low-and-zero-carbon-emitting-buildings/) - This month, the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) revealed their $30 million “Buildings of Excellence” competition recognizing low- and zero-carbon emitting buildings. Alicia Barton, president and CEO of NYSERDA, announced the competition during the “Buildings of Excellence” Launch here at BE-Ex. Championed by the office of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo,
- [Press Release: Exhibit Featuring New York Power Authority’s NY Energy Manager Launches at Building Energy Exchange](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-exhibit-featuring-new-york-power-authoritys-ny-energy-manager-launches-at-building-energy-exchange/) - NY Energy Manager drives insights to improve building energy performance, sustainability, and savings through equipment-level metering, real-time data, advanced analytics software, and expert advisory services. Building Energy Exchange is thrilled to give an inside look at NY Energy Manager through this exhibit at BE-Ex’s center of excellence. A panel event on December 11, 2019 will
- [Press Release: NYSERDA Energy Efficiency Workforce Training Grant](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-nyserda-energy-efficiency-workforce-training-grant/) - Building Energy Exchange, North American Passive House Network, and Passive House Academy receive $250,000 Energy Efficiency Workforce Training Grant. New York’s energy efficiency center of excellence, the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex), North American Passive House Network (NAPHN), and Passive House Academy (PHA) secure $250,000 grant from New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for
- [NYC DOB Announces Sustainable Roof Requirements for New Buildings Go into Effect](https://be-exchange.org/insight/dob-announces-sustainable-roof-requirements-for-new-buildings-go-into-effect/) - Green roofs, rooftop solar arrays will now be required for most new buildings and major roof renovations in NYC. New York, NY – The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) announced that, effective today, Local Law 92 of 2019 and Local Law 94 of 2019 require all new buildings and existing buildings undergoing certain major roof renovations to have a solar
- [Press Release: NAPHN Tesla Member](https://be-exchange.org/insight/naphn-tesla-member-press-release/) - Building Energy Exchange welcomes North American Passive House Network as supporting partner, expanding reach and impact. New York’s energy efficiency center of excellence, the Building Energy Exchange, recognizes new supporting partner, North American Passive House Network (NAPHN), an organization dedicated to curbing the impacts of climate change through widespread adoption of high-performance building design standards.
- [Press Release: Daylight Hour 2019](https://be-exchange.org/insight/daylight-hour-2019-press-release/) - ‘Daylight Hour’ engages millions globally on energy conservation and health in the office. Building Energy Exchange announces Daylight Hour 2019, a social media campaign aimed at reducing energy use, improving working environments, and saving money by encouraging day-lit offices of all sizes to turn off nonessential lighting from noon to 1pm local time. Along with
- [WISE Tackles the Climate Mobilization Act: Event Recap](https://be-exchange.org/insight/wise-tackles-the-climate-mobilization-act-octoberevent-recap/) - By Becky Kalish, Programs Associate, BE-Ex -- The latest addition of our Women in Sustainability (WISE) series, “WISE Tackles the Climate Mobilization Act”, occurred on Thursday evening, October 10. Building Energy Exchange hosted three WISE panelists in a discussion on the nuts and bolts of the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA), specifically Local Law 97 (LL97).
- [Hot Summers, Peak Demand, and LL97’s Time-of-Use Amendment](https://be-exchange.org/insight/hot-summers-peak-demand-and-ll97s-time-of-use-amendment/) - By Will DiMaggio, Building Energy Exchange On June 26, weeks ahead of a record-setting heat wave, New York City Council introduced a technical amendment to Local Law 97, legislation placing greenhouse gas emissions limits on the City’s largest buildings. These emission mandates are the centerpiece of New York City’s Climate Mobilization Act, an ambitious legislative
- [WISE - Women in Sustainability & Energy](https://be-exchange.org/insight/wise-women-in-sustainability-energy/)
- [NYC LL97 – Early Considerations for Commercial Building Owners & Operators](https://be-exchange.org/insight/nyc-ll97-the-climate-mobilization-act-early-considerations-for-commercial-building-owners-operators/) - by Joshua Kace, Director of Energy Practice, CodeGreen Solutions -- With the passage of Local Law 97 (LL97) in May of this year, New York City launched what is considered the most ambitious performance-based climate legislation ever enacted for buildings. Under this legislation, large buildings will be subject to major financial penalties if carbon intensity
- [NYC DOB Solar & Green Roofs Technical Bulletin](https://be-exchange.org/insight/nyc-dob-solar-green-roofs-technical-bulletin/) - This past Friday, the NYC Department of Buildings released Buildings Bulletin 2019-10, clarifying green roof and solar requirements for new and existing buildings under Local Laws 92 and 94 of 2019. Among the clarifications include definitions of "Sustainable Roofing Zone", exemptions, and detailed compliance paths. Per the technical bulletin, building owners must provide solar PV
- [NYC Department of Buildings Job Postings - Fall 2019](https://be-exchange.org/insight/nyc-department-of-buildings-fall-2019-openings/) - Landmark legislation to reduce carbon emissions from buildings was enacted in New York City earlier this year. The Climate Mobilization Act includes a number of laws that will be implemented by the Department of Buildings. The centerpiece of these is Local Law 97, which places a GHG limit on the emissions of existing buildings that
- [Mayor de Blasio Announces Suite of Historic Buildings Emissions Reduction Laws](https://be-exchange.org/insight/mayor-de-blasio-announces-suite-of-historic-buildings-emissions-reduction-laws/) - By Alexis Saba and Jeff Gracer (Sive, Paget & Riesel) To commemorate Earth Day on April 22, 2019, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a groundbreaking suite of laws enacted by the New York City Council to require and facilitate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from a significant number of buildings in
- [The New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation](https://be-exchange.org/insight/the-new-york-city-energy-efficiency-corporation/) - The New York City Energy Efficiency Corporation (NYCEEC) is the nation’s oldest local green bank. NYCEEC provides loans for energy efficiency and clean energy projects in New York City and throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Additionally, NYCEEC is now the administrator of New York City’s C-PACE program, which will begin accepting applications in early
- [Danger Danger, High Voltage: You Will Be Shocked to Hear How New Technologies Are Electrifying NYC Real Estate](https://be-exchange.org/insight/danger-danger-high-voltage-you-will-be-shocked-to-hear-how-new-technologies-are-electrifying-nyc-real-estate/) - By Michael Brusic, Technical Director, Bright Power “How much am I going to have to pay in fines for operating an old, inefficient, steam-heated apartment building?” “What will my boss think if we replace our heating plant in-kind and then have to rip it out in 10 years to comply with energy laws?” “How can
- [Climate Week NYC 2019](https://be-exchange.org/insight/climate-week-nyc-2019/) - Join us for Climate Week NYC 2019, a week-long event by Climate Group in coordination with the United Nations and the City of New York, showcasing climate action and inspiring new initiatives across a variety of sectors and topics: from buildings and infrastructure to land management, climate finance to environmental justice. This year's Climate Week
- [High Performance Building Resources](https://be-exchange.org/insight/explore-the-tech-primers/) - High Performance Building Resources In partnership with the New York City Retrofit Accelerator, the Building Energy Exchange has developed a series of resources on high-performance building technologies and retrofit strategies. Explore the links below to learn more about the latest efficiency and comfort enhancing solutions for your building. High Performance Technology Primers (Tech Primers) Our Tech Primers introduce
- [Meet Our New Staff Members, Becky and Regana](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-our-new-staff-members-becky-and-regana/) - BE-Ex welcomes new Projects Associate, Regana Alicka, and Programs Associate, Becky Kalish to the team! Regana Alicka 1. Share your favorite energy factoid Enough solar energy reaches Earth every hour to fill all the world's energy needs for a year. 2. What energy conservation campaign would you start in your office or want to share
- [Passive House and the Law of Expanding Returns](https://be-exchange.org/insight/passive-house-and-the-law-of-expanding-returns/) - By Yetsuh Frank, Building Energy Exchange The development of US energy codes is driven by two primary factors that obscure the advantages of high-performance components and systems. The first is that our codes focus on the performance of individual elements rather than their holistic impact on overall performance of the building, and the second is
- [High Performance Building Resources](https://be-exchange.org/insight/explore-the-tech-primers-2/) - High Performance Building Resources In partnership with the New York City Retrofit Accelerator, the Building Energy Exchange has developed a series of resources on high-performance building technologies and retrofit strategies. Explore the links below to learn more about the latest efficiency and comfort enhancing solutions for your building. High Performance Technology Primers (Tech Primers) Our Tech Primers introduce
- [Smart and Sustainable: Sidewalk Labs Reimagines the Built Environment](https://be-exchange.org/insight/smart-and-sustainable-sidewalk-labs-reimagines-the-built-environment/) - By Christian Bergland, Building Energy Exchange BE-Ex recently had the pleasure of hosting Sidewalk Labs' Director of Sustainability Charlotte Matthews for a discussion of the company’s sustainability innovations in Toronto’s proposed Quayside redevelopment. With Quayside, Sidewalk Labs is reimagining the built environment from the bottom up, integrating sustainability thinking into everything from construction methods and
- [Pursuing Passive Report Summary](https://be-exchange.org/insight/pursuing-passive-report-summary/) - In 2018, we published Pursuing Passive, a 50-page report detailing a hypothetical retrofit of an existing NYC multifamily building to EnerPHit standards. This month, we've released a 12-page Pursuing Passive Summary, condensing the report's findings into an easily digestible package of strategies for success. In light of recent building emissions mandates and increasingly ambitious climate
- [Meet the BE-Ex Board: John Gilbert](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-the-be-ex-board-john-gilbert/) - Share your favorite energy factoid. With Nantum, buildings finally have a brain. What energy conservation campaign would you start in your office or want to share with other offices? I’d install motion sensors for lighting systems, kill-switches to address vampire loads, and, Nantum operating systems. What are you reading right now? I just finished Belt
- [Meet the BE-Ex Board: Jill Anderson](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-the-beex-board-jill-anderson/) - Jill Anderson is the Senior Vice President Public Affairs & Business Development. She is passionate about energy, driven to encourage young women and men to pursue STEM careers, addicted to running, and loves spending time in public parks. Share your favorite energy factoid. Every hour enough of the sun’s energy reaches the Earth’s surface to
- [Meet the BE-Ex Board: Charles Cameron](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-the-beex-board-charles-cameron/) - Charles (Chuck) Cameron is a Controls Specialist at Stan Deutsch Associates. Follow him on Twitter at @charles_SC2! Share your favorite energy factoid. In the U.S., about $8 billion of energy are attributed to plug loads and vampire outlets. What energy conservation campaign would you start in your office or want to share with other offices?
- [Meet the BE-Ex Board: Jonathan Flaherty](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-the-beex-board-jonathan-flaherty/) - Jonathan (JP) Flaherty is a Senior Director and Director of Sustainability at Tishman Speyer, one of the leading owners, developers, operators and fund managers of first-class real estate worldwide. In this role, he manages sustainability certificates, investor communications, worldwide performance tracking, and technological innovation implementation. Follow him on Twitter - @flahertyjp! 1. Share your favorite
- [Meet the BE-Ex Board: Michael Colgrove](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-the-beex-board-michael-colgrove/) - Meet Michael (Mike) Colgrove, Director of Multifamily Programs in NYSERDA’s New York City office. Share your favorite energy factoid. Enough sunlight reaches the earth’s surface each minute to satisfy the world’s energy demands – for an entire year What energy conservation campaign would you start in your office or want to share with other offices?
- [Meet the BE-Ex Board: Elizabeth Girardi-Schoen](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-the-beex-board-elizabeth-girardi-schoen/) - Meet Elizabeth (Liz) Girardi-Schoen, the Vice President of Global Environment and Sustainability at Teva Pharmaceuticals. Share your favorite energy factoid. Only 26% of the electricity generated by the power plant makes it to the plugs in our homes, buildings, and offices. That’s terrible! We can’t control that efficiency, but we can control the plug! Our
- [Meet the BE-Ex Board: Pat Sapinsley](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-the-beex-board-pat-sapinsley/) - Meet Pat Sapinsley, Managing Director of Clean Initiatives at ACRE/Urban Future Lab/Powerbridge. Share you favorite energy factoid. Unfortunately Americans spend only 7 minutes each year thinking about their energy consumption, according to Accenture. This means we have a lot of evangelizing to do. What energy conservation campaign would you start in your office or want
- [Meet the BE-Ex Board: Louis Rizzo](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-the-be-ex-board-louis-rizzo/) - Louis Rizzo (left) with Paul Smith of National Grid. 1. Share your favorite energy factoid. For more than 16 years, I have held various energy efficiency and customer growth roles at National Grid. I manage all NYC agencies accounts, NYCHA accounts, and NYC Mayor’s office Build-it-Back program. In my prior role, I managed all of
- [Meet the BE-Ex Board: Donna De Costanzo](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-the-beex-board-donna-de-costanzo/) - Share your favorite energy factoid. Cities account for more than 2/3 of the world’s energy consumption and more than 70% of global CO2 emissions. It really highlights why it’s critical to focus on cities in developing clean energy solutions and the key role that cities play in the fight against climate change. What energy conservation
- [Meet the BE-Ex Board: Daniel Egan](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-the-beex-board-daniel-egan/) - 1. Share your favorite energy factoid. Vornado’s electricity usage is about 1% of Zone J territory. That’s a lot of energy. 2. What energy conservation campaign would you start in your office or want to share with other offices? Would love to do a better job with daylighting in our office. And with cutting off vampire loads overnight. 3. What
- [Meet Our New Staff Members, Christian and Will](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-our-new-staff-members-christian-and-will/) - BE-Ex welcomes new Projects Associate, Christian Bergland, and Programs Associate, Will DiMaggio to the team! Christian Bergland 1. Share your favorite energy factoid. While geologically active countries like Iceland and New Zealand get all the love, the United States actually leads the world in geothermal energy production. 2. What energy campaign would you start
- ["Turning Data into Action" Report Recognized at Urjanet 2019 SPARK Awards](https://be-exchange.org/insight/turning-data-into-action-report-recognized-at-urjanet-2019-spark-awards/) - Building Energy Exchange, Bright Power & Sustainable Energy Partnerships were acknowledged at Urjanet’s 2019 SPARK Awards for their authorship of Turning Data Into Action, a data-driven effort to implement energy efficiency measures in large multifamily buildings. The report was chosen for the SPARK Leader in Community Engagement category, applauding the authors’ use of energy audit
- [Analysis: NYC Updates Proposed Building Emissions Limits to Meet 80×50](https://be-exchange.org/insight/analysis-nyc-updates-proposed-building-emissions-limits-to-meet-80x50/) - By Jeff Perlman and Jon Braman, Bright Power As the New York City Council prepares to vote on landmark legislation that would set emissions limits on larger NYC buildings, we felt compelled to dust off our blog from December and update it with the latest from the current version of the bill. The bill is Int. 1253, and
- [Intern with BE-Ex this summer!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/intern-with-be-ex-this-summer-2/) - Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) is hiring a Projects Intern and a Programs Intern for Summer 2019. Take a look at the internship descriptions below to see if this opportunity is right for you. BE-Ex is an independent nonprofit driving energy efficiency in the built environment through our first of its kind resource center in downtown
- [Analysis: NYC Proposes Building Emissions Limits to Meet 80x50](https://be-exchange.org/insight/analysis-nyc-proposes-building-emissions-limits-to-meet-80x50/) - By Jonathan Braman, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, Bright Power New York City Council is considering landmark legislation that would set strict limits on the carbon emissions of large buildings. As recent reports from the IPCC and the federal government have made clear, there is great urgency to accelerate large-scale action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- [Earth Day at 49: Join Us](https://be-exchange.org/insight/earth-day-at-49-join-us/) - April 22, 2019 Dear Friends, Every day the image of our uniquely lush planet floating in the vastness of space greets us at the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex). Hours after the launch of Apollo 17, NASA's last manned Moon mission, the entire hemisphere of Earth came into view for the first time, and the crew
- [Richard Yancey Elevated to the AIA College of Fellows](https://be-exchange.org/insight/richard-yancey-elevated-to-the-aia-college-of-fellows/) - “Extending his passion for designing sustainably crafted architecture, Richard Yancey has created a pioneering international center of excellence dedicated to building energy efficiency, addressing one of the biggest challenges of our time.” -- Statement of Achievement, American Institute of Architects, College of Fellows, 2019 We are thrilled to announce that founding Executive Director Richard
- [WISE 2018: Women in Power](https://be-exchange.org/insight/wise-2017-a-year-of-action-2-2/) - Navigate to individual WISE events for their photos and videos -- Women in Power - A Conversation with Alicia Barton, Women in Power - A Conversation with Vicki Kuo, and Women in Power - A Conversation with Caroline Angoorly, An Evening of Energy Innovation, WISE Networking Lunch. There will be WISE events throughout the year.
- [Green Light Training Series](https://be-exchange.org/insight/green-light-training-series/)
- [Daylight Hour 2019](https://be-exchange.org/insight/daylight-hour-2019/) - BE-Ex is honored to announce our Daylight Hour 2019 sponsor: An industry leader in shading and daylighting systems for decades, Mecho is the ideal partner for our global campaign to raise awareness about the ways building occupants can drive down energy use. The #DaylightHour pledge is simple: turn off non-essential lighting for one hour on the
- [BE-Ex Board Adds Key Partners to Expand Reach and Impact](https://be-exchange.org/insight/be-ex-board-adds-key-partners-to-expand-reach-and-impact/) - BE-Ex is proud to welcome representatives of ASHRAE New York and IES NYC to our board as ex-officio directors. This strategic alliance with the New York Chapter of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE New York) and the New York City Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IESNYC) will provide for more effective joint programs
- [BE-Ex named founding International Centre of Excellence on High Performance Building](https://be-exchange.org/insight/be-ex-named-founding-international-centre-of-excellence-on-high-performance-building/)
- [Pioneering Center, on the Front Lines of Energy Efficiency, Expands Its Reach and Impact.](https://be-exchange.org/insight/pioneering-center-on-the-front-lines-of-energy-efficiency-expands-its-reach-and-impact/)
- [Mayor And Comptroller Announce Pension Fund Goal To Invest $4 Billion In Climate Change Solutions By 2021](https://be-exchange.org/insight/mayor-and-comptroller-announce-pension-fund-goal-to-invest-4-billion-in-climate-change-solutions-by-2021/)
- [WISE 2017: A Year of Action](https://be-exchange.org/insight/wise-2017-a-year-of-action-2/) - Navigate to individual WISE events for their photos and videos -- WISE: Means & Methods - Pathways of Change, WISE: Resilient Communities, and WISE: A Conversation with Majora Carter. There will be WISE events throughout the year. Sign up for our newsletter here to receive updates. Building Energy Exchange is proud to present the third year of WISE: Women in
- [Origins of Green](https://be-exchange.org/insight/origins-of-green/) - Origins of Green: New York City’s pioneering role in scaling sustainable building design and practice by Laurie Kerr and Roger Platt Today New York City is a leader in sustainable building and practice, but the decades-old history of its pioneering role in green design often goes untold. Today we take for granted that dense urban living
- [June 22nd social media campaign ‘Daylight Hour’ will engage millions globally on energy conservation and health in the office](https://be-exchange.org/insight/5294-2/)
- [Meet Our Summer 2018 Interns](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-our-summer-2018-interns/)
- [Intern with BE-Ex this Summer!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/intern-with-be-ex-this-summer/) - Help advance energy efficiency and sustainability in New York City. Intern with the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex). BE-Ex is seeking two interns for the Summer 2018 term to contribute to our educational resources and programs on energy efficient building design and technology. The Research Intern will work with the Project Associate to help develop
- [Winner of the Ice Box Challenge in New York City Announced](https://be-exchange.org/insight/winner-of-the-ice-box-challenge-in-new-york-city-announced-2/)
- [Roundtable Discussing Deep Energy Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/insight/roundtable-discussing-deep-energy-retrofits/) - In partnership with Green Light New York, Ecosystem Energy Services hosted a roundtable full of energy professionals to discuss the Integrated Energy Performance Contracting (IEPC) model. The group explored challenges that building retrofits and energy efficiency initiatives face and ways in which the IEPC can be utilized to help overcome these challenges. Read more about
- [Lighting is a ‘Gateway Drug to Energy Efficiency’](https://be-exchange.org/insight/lighting-is-a-gateway-drug-to-energy-efficiency/) - Learn about Green Light New York’s perspective on why lighting is so important for creating our energy efficiency education and resource center in NYC from this Breaking Energy article.
- [De Blasio Administration Aims to Sway Business Owners Toward Green Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/insight/de-blasio-administration-aims-to-sway-business/) - Alongside Nilda Mesa, Director of NYC Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and Angela Pinsky, SVP of Management Services & Government Affairs of REBNY, BEEx Executive Director Richard Yancey speaks about our center in downtown Manhattan. This NY1 segment highlights the features of our center, exhibits, and plans for expansion. Read more here.
- [The Desirable, All-natural (and Extremely Hard) way to Light an Office](https://be-exchange.org/insight/the-desirable-all-natural-and-extremely-hard/) - using daylight instead of artificial light can save some serious energy. One study estimated that if New York City’s commercial real estate were properly daylighted, it could save 340 gigawatt-hours of electricity a year – the equivalent of the energy use of about 16 Empire State Buildings, or the offices in Albany’s downtown business district.
- [Passive House: Fast, Cheap and Good?](https://be-exchange.org/insight/passive-house-fast-cheap-and-good/) - There’s an old adage in the construction industry that your project can be fast, good or cheap- but not all three. If you want something delivered fast, and of excellent quality, it’s going to be expensive. The thinking is that the other variables will result in similar compromises, although in my experience you can really
- [WISE: Women and Wisdom](https://be-exchange.org/insight/wise-women-and-wisdom/) - The inaugural BEEx WISE, Women in Sustainability and Energy panel, Clean Energy Innovation, started with a BANG. Eighty people filled the BEEx classroom on an early Friday morning to engage with some of the most forward-thinking women in the energy industry. Jill Anderson, Senior Vice President of Public & Regulatory Affairs and Chief of Staff
- [Press: The Big Tent - Sustainability and Resiliency at WISE](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-the-big-tent-sustainability-and/) - At the final event at Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) breakfast symposia on March 27, 2015, the Building Energy Exchange brought together some of the industry’s leading women to discuss bringing sustainability and resiliency to the broadest set of communities in “The Big Tent” session. Read GreenHomeNYC’s recap of this session here.
- [WISE: Building Green](https://be-exchange.org/insight/wise-building-green/) - The second BEEx WISE: Women in Sustainability and Energy session, “Sticks and Bricks” opened to another eager audience looking forward to hearing the advice and insights of inventive women working in the green building and construction industry. Fiona Cousins, Principal at ARUP, moderated a lively conversation between Sarah Beatty, Founder and President at Green Depot,
- [International Passive House Conference: Day One](https://be-exchange.org/insight/international-passive-house-conference-day-one/) - Dispatch from Leipzig, Germany. Despite my appallingly limited German, I was able to navigate Leipzig’s public transportation this morning to arrive at the 19th International Passive House Conference, short on both sleep and coffee but driven by the adrenaline of attending a conference I’ve had my eye on for years. The trip was made more
- [International Passive House Conference: Day Two](https://be-exchange.org/insight/international-passive-house-conference-day-two/) - PASSIVE HOUSE APPLICATIONS FOR NYC Passive House long ago broke out of the single-family house typology and has demonstrated its applicability to new construction at a huge variety of scales (from small schools to a 20+ story, glass office tower in Vienna) and typologies (from residential to commercial to institutional and everything in between.) Still,
- [WISE: Dollars and Sense](https://be-exchange.org/insight/wise-dollars-and-sense/) - The third session of BEEx WISE: Women in Sustainability and Energy, Dollars and Sense, featured Suzanne Buchta, Managing Director in Capital Markets and Head of Green Bonds at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Kate Burson, Chief of Staff to Energy and Finance Chairman at the Office of the Governor of New York, and Charlotte Kim,
- [Passive House International Conference: Final Reflections](https://be-exchange.org/insight/passive-house-international-conference-final/) - The promise of Passive House is fairly well established. From my perspective there is virtually no other standard that produces high quality, low energy buildings so reliably and cost effectively. That it does so with a strict focus on interior comfort is critical. Remember, the most “efficient” building is one with no doors, windows or
- [The Big Tent](https://be-exchange.org/insight/the-big-tent/) - The fourth session of BEEx WISE: Women in Sustainability and Energy, The Big Tent, showcased Dana Bourland, Vice President of the Environment Program at The JPB Foundation, Bomee Jung, Senior Director & New York Deputy Director at Enterprise Community Partners Inc., and Kit Kennedy, Director of the Energy and Transportation Programs at NRDC. Ariella Maron,
- [Press: Key Findings from BEEx’s Report Retrofitting Affordability](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-key-findings-from-beexs-report/) - The Building Energy Exchange Report, Retrofitting Affordability, was the first of its kind to utilize the full set of local law 87 data to identify which buildings and which retrofit measures have the greatest potential for affordable carbon reduction. Key Findings from BEEx’s Report Retrofitting Affordability SDA Lighting Read the full article here.
- [Press: The Building Energy Exchange Study: Retrofitting Affordability](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-the-building-energy-exchange-study/) - The Building Energy Exchange has released a new report on Multifamily Buildings and energy efficiency. The report, entitled Retrofitting Affordability, evaluates New York City’s Multifamily Building Energy Data for Savings Opportunities. The report acknowledges that achieving efficiencies will not be easy. however, BEEx highlights the City’s new “Retrofit Accelerator” program and how it will help building
- [Highlight Countdown from our WISE Chat with Nilda Mesa](https://be-exchange.org/insight/highlight-countdown-from-our-wise-chat-with-nilda/) - Event Page | Briefing | Photos | Video Did you miss our sold-out WISE Briefing with Nilda Mesa and Jill Anderson? Don’t worry – you can watch a full recording of the event and read about highlights from the series here. 5 BEST PHOTOS: 4 MOST INTERESTING FACTS: Over 400 people attended the WISE program
- [What’s Cookin’ at BEEx?](https://be-exchange.org/insight/whats-cookin-at-beex/) - We’ve been working diligently all summer to kick off this programming season with high-level events, updated code trainings, and an interactive exhibit. Below is a sneak peak at what to expect at the Exchange this Fall: EVENTS & TRAININGS The BEEx Programs Committee works hard to develop engaging events about industry-leading topics. Upcoming events include
- [Sunlight Harvesting: Preliminary Thoughts and Installation Photos](https://be-exchange.org/insight/sunlight-harvesting-preliminary-thoughts-and/) - While lighting controls and sensors help reduce the amount of artificial lighting used in commercial buildings, “Sunlight harvesting” has the potential to advance commercial-building energy performance and livability to a higher level. Rather than ignoring or blocking out sunlight, sunlight harvesting puts sunlight to use - turning office windows into powerful and effective light sources.
- [Press: New York City Launches it’s Data-Driven NYC Retrofit Accelerator](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-new-york-city-launches-its-data-driven-nyc/) - New York City has announced the launch of the NYC Retrofit Accelerator, the nation’s first city-run, data-driven, one-stop shop service to help owners navigate the process of improving the energy and water efficiency of their buildings. The accelerator builds on efforts that began with the city’s Greener, Greater Buildings Plan and includes the establishment of
- [Press: De Blasio pushing green building programs](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-de-blasio-pushing-green-building-programs/) - Mayor Bill de Blasio will roll out a pair of new city initiatives to help and advise building owners on cutting greenhouse emissions at their properties. The mayor will announce a “retrofit accelerator”. The Building Energy Exchange will act as a central hub of the group. De Blasio pushing green building programs The Real Deal -
- [Press: These energy upgrades could save landlords $350 million](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-these-energy-upgrades-could-save-landlords/) - Owners of large multifamily buildings could save a collective $350 million annually with a $2.1 billion investment in efficiency projects, a new report shows. The Building Energy Exchange has compiled a cheat sheet explaining how long various energy-saving projects would take to pay back a landlord’s investment. Retrofitting Affordability, a blueprint of sorts for the
- [Press: De Blasio Program Aims to Cut a Million Tons of Emissions from City Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-de-blasio-program-aims-to-cut-a-million/) - The mayor will introduce a “retrofit accelerator” — a free one-stop shop for private landlords to help them refurbish buildings for energy efficiency, clean energy and water conservation. De Blasio’s stated goal is to cut building emissions by about one million metric tons through retrofits in roughly 1,000 buildings a year by 2025. If successful,
- [Press: Energy Efficiency & Green Building Technologies](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-energy-efficiency-green-building/) - Yetsuh Frank, Managing Director of Strategy & Programs of BEEx, participates in a panel discussion on energy efficiency solutions and green building technologies made in Germany. Germany has established itself as an international market leader and innovation driver in the fields of energy efficiency and green building. The event will feature a select group of
- [NYC’s Data Revolution - Recap from BuildingEnergy](https://be-exchange.org/insight/nycs-data-revolution-recap-from-buildingenergy/) - BEEx attended NESEA’s BuildingEnergy NYC Conference in October, joining hundreds of other building stakeholders and sustainability professionals, to learn about the bold initiatives and projects that are accelerating building efficiency, smart urban growth, and healthy living. With an outstanding 24 sessions led by 80 extraordinary speakers over 10 hours, the conference was a beehive of attendees zipping between sessions.
- [Press Release: Lighting the Future](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-release-lighting-the-future/) - Exhibit on advanced lighting systems opens in downtown Manhattan resource center Lighting the Future is an interactive exhibit on advanced lighting and shading systems at the Building Energy Exchange (BEEx). Lighting is the single largest energy use in commercial buildings, and recent advances in technology make retrofits of lighting a key opportunity to reduce New
- [Press: Actively Passive](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-actively-passive/) - Richard Yancey, Executive Director of Building Energy Exchange, shares his insight on Passive House, the low-energy high-performance building standard. Yancey speaks to how he was first introduced to the standard and about his experience in a fact-finding trip to Brussels in May 2015, where a passive standard for all new construction and substantial renovations was
- [Press: De Blasio’s Green Agenda Making Slow But Steady Progress](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-de-blasios-green-agenda-making-slow-but/) - Environmentalists and clean energy experts touted 2015 as a turning point - for better or worse - in the first against climate change. As Pope Francis and President Barack Obama established their initiatives and support to reduce carbon emissions globally, Mayor Bill de Blasio did not shy away from the debate, either. Last year, he
- [Get Ready for WISE 2016!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/get-ready-for-wise-2016/) - It’s that time of the year again. BEEx is bringing back a crowd favorite, WISE - Women in Sustainability and Energy. WISE showcases inspirational women leaders who are accelerating the sustainability and energy efficiency of our buildings and our cities. WISE is a chance for women and men in the sustainability and energy fields to
- [#TwitterTalk: Highlights from #BEExWISE](https://be-exchange.org/insight/twittertalk-highlights-from-beexwise/) - Last Thursday, we kicked off the first Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) program series with Cleantech Pioneers! Our moderator and panelists shared their insights on cleantech challenges and trends, as well as their experience as a woman in a male-dominated industry. Below are some highlights, as told by our audience. [View the story “#BEExWISE
- [Press: BEEx WISE](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-beex-wise/) - On March 10th, Ali Adler, Angela Ferrante, and Allison Kopf, moderated by Pat Sapinsley discussed “Investors and Innovators Building and Supporting Clean Technologies.” The topics of conversation during this WISE event were definitely content heavy, and while the forum certainly serves to facilitate interactions between women in the sustainability and energy industries, these events are profound
- [Next Gen Lean and Green NYC-Owned Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/insight/next-gen-lean-and-green-nyc-owned-buildings/) - This post was originally published by Urban Green Council. It has been republished here with permission from the author. Today, the City Council passed two laws that show the City of New York truly leads by example. The new legislation—701-A and its sister 721-A—both amend the city’s current LEED law, strengthening existing sustainability requirements and
- [Green Light Trainings: Who & Why?](https://be-exchange.org/insight/green-light-trainings-who-why/) - Our Green Light training series is back! This four-part training series provides building industry stakeholders with the information they need to execute successful lighting retrofits. We asked professionals who have taken this course to provide insight on who would benefit most from taking these courses and why one should sign up. Learn more about the
- [WISE in Quotes & Photos](https://be-exchange.org/insight/wise-in-quotes-photos/) - “My biggest successes have been the decisions I have made on gut instinct… The further I have gotten in my career, the less scared I have gotten about trusting my instincts and not worrying if things don’t work out as planned.” - Elena Alschuler “My biggest disappointment, I’d say, was landing what I thought was
- [Passive is Massive](https://be-exchange.org/insight/passive-is-massive/) - Passive House appears to be breaking free and clear of it’s reputation as a standard applied mostly to small, boutique buildings. This Fall, the highly anticipated Cornell Tech residential tower will be complete, with residents occupying one of the tallest Passive House projects in the world. A joint effort of Related and Hudson Companies, the
- [Indian Point’s Reactors Go Cold, Energy Efficiency Heats Up](https://be-exchange.org/insight/indian-points-reactors-go-cold-energy-efficiency/) - With the Indian Point nuclear plant slated to retire in just a few years, New York will soon lose a significant source of carbon-free energy. Can we find a way to replace the plant’s energy supply and stay on track to meet the state’s renewable energy target? Energy efficiency offers an answer. Last month, Governor
- [Enterprise’s Guide to Green Funding and Resources](https://be-exchange.org/insight/enterprises-guide-to-green-funding-and-resources/) - Enterprise Community Partners is thrilled to share the updated Green Funding and Resources for New York City Affordable Multifamily Housing guide with the Building Energy Exchange. This guide is an important tool that provides a comprehensive overview of low- or no-cost resources to help owners and operators of affordable, multifamily housing improve the energy efficiency
- [North America’s Quiet Passive House Revolution - Part 1](https://be-exchange.org/insight/north-americas-quiet-passive-house-revolution-3/) - Growth in Passive House Buildings: A Sign of Market Transformation Underway By: Tom-Pierre Frappé-Sénéclauze, Pembina Institute This is the first article in a three-part series based on the findings of the report Accelerating Market Transformation for High-Performance Building Enclosures. Look for Part 2 next week. There’s a Passive House revolution underway. It might not be
- [North America’s Quiet Passive House Revolution - Part 2](https://be-exchange.org/insight/north-americas-quiet-passive-house-revolution-2/) - Energy Efficient Buildings: Subnational Governments Lead the Way By Tom-Pierre Frappé-Sénéclauze, Pembina Institute This is the second article in a three-part series based on the findings of the report Accelerating Market Transformation for High-Performance Building Enclosures. Read Part 1. Keep your eyes peeled for part 3. Both north and south of the border, the new
- [North America’s Quiet Passive House Revolution - Part 3](https://be-exchange.org/insight/north-americas-quiet-passive-house-revolution/) - Six strategies to accelerate market transformation for passive buildings By: Tom-Pierre Frappé-Sénéclauze, Pembina Institute This is the final article in a three-part series based on the findings of the report Accelerating Market Transformation for High-Performance Building Enclosures. Read Part 1 and Part 2. Subnational governments have a key role to play in accelerating the market
- [What Makes Insulation Green (or Not)?](https://be-exchange.org/insight/what-makes-insulation-green-or-not/) - By: Arthur B. Weissman, Ph.D. President & CEO, Green Seal At first thought it would seem self-evident that using thermal insulation products in a building, whether for new construction, renovation, or retrofit, would be a sustainable choice. After all, the products conserve energy in heating and cooling a building. What complicates this are the various
- [Passive House Aims Higher](https://be-exchange.org/insight/passive-house-aims-higher/) - A new study from FXFOWLE finds that Passive House is definitely achievable for the large, tall multifamily buildings that dominate the New York City market. As the Passive House standard gains traction in the public and private sector, decision makers of all stripes are eager for information about applying the standard to a wide range
- [Peak Glass](https://be-exchange.org/insight/peak-glass/) - The amount of glass in the facades of buildings has been the subject of fascination for generations and is now the subject of fierce debate in energy efficiency circles. Expansive glass provides an unmitigated and undeniably powerful visual connection to the outside. The sense of being protected within an interior space while having a broad
- [WX hosts panel on resiliency/energy efficiency featuring Daniel Zarrilli, NYC Chief Resilience Officer; Anthony Malkin, Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. and Dana Schneider, JLL](https://be-exchange.org/insight/wx-hosts-panel-on-resiliency-energy-efficiency-featuring-daniel-zarrilli-nyc-chief-resilience-officer-anthony-malkin-empire-state-realty-trust-inc-and-dana-schneider-jll/)
- [WISE Women in Power: Alicia Barton](https://be-exchange.org/insight/women-in-power-alicia-barton-president-and-ceo-of-nyserda-kicks-off-wise-2018-speaker-series/)
- [Diversity in Grid Edge](https://be-exchange.org/insight/diversity-in-grid-edge/) - Since the grid edge sits at the intersection of utilities, finance, consulting and technology solutions, the lack of diversity in the space, particularly at leadership levels, is no surprise. In commemoration of Women's History Month, the women of the Grid Edge team at GTM Research reflected how their professional experiences inform their passion to support
- [Lighting the Future Gallery Talks](https://be-exchange.org/insight/lighting-the-future-gallery-talks/)
- [JLL Turns Off the Lights for Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/jll-turns-off-the-lights-for-daylight-hour/) - JLL joins the initiative to demonstrate the availability of daylight and drive down the use of electrical lighting. Today, JLL’s New York corporate office took part in Green Light New York’s 2014 Daylight Hour - dedicating one workday hour to turn off the lights in day-lit spaces. Read more here.
- [Saving Money is Clear as Daylight](https://be-exchange.org/insight/saving-money-is-clear-as-daylight/) - For one hour, New York lowered its lights to raise awareness. Green Light New York, an ambitious nonprofit organization that connects the real estate industry to energy and lighting efficiency solutions, recently organized the Daylight Hour. Read more here.
- [Crossing New York's Ferries](https://be-exchange.org/insight/crossing-new-yorks-ferries/) - As the New York Conference on Water reinforced in their panel titled “Water as an Opportunity,” the New York waterfront is still alive with commerce, transportation, and increasingly recreation. Much of the panel focused on ferries — not surprising, given the fact that two of the panelists were Helena Durst, Vice President of the Durst
- [Making a Thousand Words Count: Designing Successful Infographics](https://be-exchange.org/insight/making-a-thousand-words-count-designing/) - Infographics were once a means of presenting a data-driven story in a meaningful, visual way, but lately their purpose has betrayed this initial ideal. “Infographics to me are those long, pictogram type images with a few numbers slapped on,” writes Alison McCann, a visual journalist and data reporter at FiveThirtyEight. “That’s not journalism to me.
- [The ROI of Climate Change Apathy](https://be-exchange.org/insight/the-roi-of-climate-change-apathy/) - No less a figure than former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin has an excellent op-ed over at the Council on Foreign Relations website titled: How Ignoring Climate Change Could Sink the U.S. Economy. As Amory Lovins once memorably put it, “The good news about climate change is that it is cheaper to fix than it is
- [REV-ing Up Distributed Energy](https://be-exchange.org/insight/rev-ing-up-distributed-energy/) - Our energy delivery system, “the grid,” is a classic example of an industry dominated by inertia. Its basic design has not changed since its inception—power generation remains dominated by massive infrastructure like the St. Lawrence hydro complex or the Indian Point nuclear plant. While our computers and electronics are continually improving through developments in technology, sectors that
- [NYC Creates New Office of Sustainability; Nilda Mesa Named as Director](https://be-exchange.org/insight/nyc-creates-new-office-of-sustainability-nilda/) - Today, Mayor de Blasio took another positive step forward with his climate action plan by creating a new Office of Sustainability and naming Clinton White House and Columbia University veteran Nilda Mesa as as its director. The new office was created by combining the Mayor’s Office of Environmental Coordination (MOEC) and the Mayor’s Office of
- [Join our Volunteer Programs Committee](https://be-exchange.org/insight/join-our-volunteer-programs-committee/) - As the Building Energy Exchange ramps up for 2015 we want to put a portion of our programs in the able hands of a volunteer programs committee. This committee will ideate, develop, and manage a wide variety of events. Selected applicants will benefit from the many networking opportunities that come with a leadership role in
- [Building Energy Exchange Ensures a Greener New York](https://be-exchange.org/insight/building-energy-exchange-ensures-a-greener-new/) - New York State will provide a $2.5 million grant to New York City, much of which will go to the Building Energy Exchange, a newly formed, non-profit designed to education building owners on creating greater energy efficiency. Read more here.
- [BEEx Launch Party](https://be-exchange.org/insight/beex-launch-party/) - The Sallan Foundation covered our official launch on January 12, 2015 through a series of social media posts. Read more here.
- [BEEx Press: New Energy Goes Into Conserving Power Use](https://be-exchange.org/insight/beex-press-new-energy-goes-into-conserving-power/) - We are honored to have an article in the Wall Street Journal - January 13, 2015, print edition. The Building Energy Exchange will play a key role in tackling energy efficiency in buildings and act as a platform for connecting owners and other stakeholders with training, technology and financing. Read the article here.
- [BEEx Press: State to Provide $3.5 million for Building Efficiency Program](https://be-exchange.org/insight/beex-press-state-to-provide-35-million-for/) - Capital New York covered our ribbon cutting and grant announcement on January 12, 2015. Our official opening was highly attended by city and state energy policy leaders, including De Blasio adviser Bill Goldstein, city sustainability director Nilda Mesa, Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, Councilman and environmental protection committee chair Donovan Richards, Councilman Costa Costantinides, and John Rhodes, President
- [New York City’s Drive Toward 80 by 50 Gathers Steam](https://be-exchange.org/insight/new-york-citys-drive-toward-80-by-50-gathers/) - “Many members of New York City’s green building community were slightly worried that the sustainability programs and initiatives started during the Bloomberg administration would perhaps not continue with the needed momentum under the current Mayor Bill de Blasio. In other words, we were not sure if the city would be able to retain its leadership
- [State Chips in $3.5M that NYC Will Use Toward Energy-Efficient Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/insight/state-chips-in-35m-that-nyc-will-use-toward/) - To help the City of New York’s goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050, NY State provided a $3.5M grant to the city, New York City Energy Efficiency Corp., and Building Energy Exchange, Inc. Read more of the article here.
- [Energy Efficiency Hub Opens in Manhattan](https://be-exchange.org/insight/energy-efficiency-hub-opens-in-manhattan/) - Opened in early January, Building Energy Exchange will act as a hub for activities that help building owners save energy. Read the article here.
- [The Building Energy Exchange Launches A Commercial Lighting Retrofit Survey](https://be-exchange.org/insight/the-building-energy-exchange-launches-a-commercial/) - Commercial lighting retrofits will be a primary focus of BEEx in 2015. To better understand which resources would be most useful within a New York market, BEEx has developed a survey for anyone with a stake in building energy use. Read more here.
- [On the Money - Interview with BEEx Executive Director Richard Yancey](https://be-exchange.org/insight/on-the-money-interview-with-beex-executive/) - Sunday, January 25, 2015 If you can not see this chirbit, listen to it here http://chirb.it/hac751 BEEx Executive Director Richard Yancey speaks about the exchange as a hub for activities to attend classes, view exhibits, and connect with other stakeholders in the built environment. Richard and Mike Vitoria, host of On the Money, engage in
- [Mayor de Blasio Announces Green Buildings Technical Working Group, Another Major Step Toward 80 by 50](https://be-exchange.org/insight/mayor-de-blasio-announces-green-buildings/) - Dozens of industry leaders, experts, and advocates will provide key expertise as the de Blasio administration undertakes a major retrofits plan to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Read more here.
- [ROI: Why Cities Are Pushing Building Efficiency](https://be-exchange.org/insight/roi-why-cities-are-pushing-building-efficiency/) - Cities across the country are investing in energy efficiency building projects that include new developments and retrofitting with upgrades. Research indicates these initiatives offer significant payouts in the long term at minimal costs in the short term. To further accelerate the implementation of green building standards to improve energy efficiency, many municipalities are launching programs
- [Promise & Progress: Mayor de Blasio’s State of the City Address](https://be-exchange.org/insight/promise-progress-mayor-de-blasios-state-of-the/) - At last week’s State of the City, held at the Apollo Theater, Mayor Bill de Blasio firmly linked energy efficiency to his mission of making New York City more equitable. The event opened with a video. It paid homage to the best of what New York has to offer: opportunity, diversity, culture, progress. As part
- [Press: Treasures of Chambers Street](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-treasures-of-chambers-street/) - At 31 Chambers Street, there’s a treasure chest. It’s filled with 220,000 cubic feet of “gems” that tell the story of our city’s centuries-old past. Maps. Photographs. Film spools. Birth, death and marriage certificates. Books from 1645, penned in Dutch with the letters faded and pages frayed. They’re all part of the Municipal Archives, a
- [BE-Ex Wins a City & State Corporate Social Responsibility Award](https://be-exchange.org/insight/be-ex-wins-a-city-state-corporate-social/) - BE-Ex was honored to have been selected as a City & State Corporate Social Responsibility Award honoree for outstanding work promoting sustainability in New York. The award was presented at a celebratory breakfast reception onTuesday, April 25th at The New School. City & State CSR showcases outstanding New York business leaders and corporations through their series
- [Meet Rachel, Our Summer 2017 Intern](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-rachel-our-summer-2017-intern/) - My name is Rachel and I am from Saratoga, NY about three hours north of New York City. I am a rising senior at Villanova University double majoring in Political Science and Cultural Studies. I was drawn to Building Energy Exchange based on a desire to learn more about energy efficiency and sustainability. 1. Share
- [Meet Cate Stern, our 2017 Summer Intern](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-cate-stern-our-2017-summer-intern/) - 1. Share your favorite energy factoid. New York State has the lowest total energy consumption per capita in the country, because of New York City’s extensive transit system. But it also has some of the oldest buildings with the longest life spans in the country, which leaves tons of room for energy improvement in that
- [Shedding Some Light on Daylighting](https://be-exchange.org/insight/shedding-some-light-on-daylighting/) - This graphic illustrates our Daylight Hour light measurement study. Each photo was taken at a different location on the hour around the office. The weather at the time is represented by the cloud or sun icons and the corresponding light intensity is found within. The time of each photo is represented by the circular clock
- [Case Study: Daylight Hour Adds Up For Easy Energy Savings Boost At Great Forest](https://be-exchange.org/insight/case-study-daylight-hour-adds-up-for-easy-energy/) - Summary: Great Forest’s participation in Daylight Hour 2016 triggered not only energy savings but also prompted increased engagement among employees stemming from the thrill of coming up tops promoting the fun competition. Following our success, we turned Daylight Hour into Daylight Fridays, expanding our energy saving efforts year-round, and beyond lighting. What we did: Great
- [Welcome, Talia Kula!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/welcome-talia-kula/) - Our newest BEEx team member, Talia Kula, has just joined us as an Administrative Associate. Talia graduated from the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Public Policy in May 2014. She is passionate about environmental advocacy and is thrilled to be joining the BEEx team. 1. Share your favorite energy factoid. I read that consumers
- [Celebrating Global Awareness with Earth Day: Eco-Friendly Real Estate](https://be-exchange.org/insight/celebrating-global-awareness-with-earth-day/) - On June 19th, TFC’s Manhattan-based main offices at 387 Park Avenue South will participate in the Building Energy Exchange’s global social media campaign aptly titled “Daylight Hour”. Read more here.
- [Green Day: The City and Landlords are Going Green](https://be-exchange.org/insight/green-day-the-city-and-landlords-are-going-green/) - A major component of the Mayor’s One City Built to Last plan is retrofitting every public building in the next 10 years for emissions reductions. According to the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability, nearly three-quarters of the city’s emissions come from energy used to hear, cool, and power buildings. There are financial incentives and support available
- [Earth Week Celebration: BEEx Project Providing Information on Best Practices for Large Scale Daylighting Technology](https://be-exchange.org/insight/earth-week-celebration-beex-project-providing/) - As part of NYSERDA’s Earth Week celebration, they showcased Building Energy Exchange’s mission and Living Lab project. BEEx is installing two “Living Labs” advanced lighting controls demonstration projects in office towers in New York City to better understand and communicate their technical performance. Read more here.
- [Press: Lumenpulse](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-lumenpulse/) - The Building Energy Exchange Classoom’s lighting fixture is designed by Lumenpulse. Read more about the fixture and its features here.
- [2015 Daylight Hour Press Release](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2015-daylight-hour-press-release/) - PRESS RELEASE – IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Updated: June 16th, 2015 City, State and Private Offices Commit to Turn Lights Off to Turn On Savings During Daylight Hour, June 19 Global social media campaign by the Building Energy Exchange to promote the energy, cost and health benefits of using daylight instead of electric lighting in commercial
- [](https://be-exchange.org/insight/building-energy-exchanges-executive-director/) - Building Energy Exchange’s Executive Director Richard Yancey visited Brussels, Belgium with other leading building industry stakeholders to discuss how passive house standards integrated into Brussels’ building codes and what strategies were taken to integrate efficient energy in their buildings. Visit the video page here. (Source: http://player.cdn01.rambla.be/)
- [American and Canadian Professionals Visit Exemplary Buildings in Brussels](https://be-exchange.org/insight/american-and-canadian-professionals-visit/) - Brussels is the first city in the world to integrate Passive House standards in new constructions. On May 18, American and Canadian professionals visit the exemplary buildings in Brussels to understand and be inspired the high-efficient building standards. Speakers in the video: • Tomas O’Leary - Co-Founder of Passive House Academy of North America •
- [A Unique Volunteer Opportunity for a Global Campaign](https://be-exchange.org/insight/a-unique-volunteer-opportunity-for-a-global/) - Want to be part of a global campaign to raise awareness about energy use reduction and the availability of daylight? Join us as a volunteer for the 2015 Daylight Hour! Daylight Hour is a social media campaign that engages offices throughout the world about the benefits of using daylight rather than artificial lighting. Many offices
- [Press: Mark Your Calendars! Daylight Hour 2015](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-mark-your-calendars-daylight-hour-2015/) - NYC Office of Administrative Services participated in 2015 Daylight Hour. As part of their effort, they spread the word about the campaign in their office-wide newsletter. Read more here.
- [Press: Genesee Community College Takes Part in Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-genesee-community-college-takes-part-in/) - Genesee Community College asked staff, teachers, and students to turn off the lights in spaces that have enough daylight. Read more here.
- [Press: Monroe Community College Participates in Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-monroe-community-college-participates-in/) - SUNY Monroe Community College participates in 2015 Daylight Hour. As part of their effort, they spread the word about the campaign on their website. Read more here.
- [DOE Study Finds New York City Benchmarking Policy a Success](https://be-exchange.org/insight/doe-study-finds-new-york-city-benchmarking-policy/) - “You can’t save what you can’t measure” is a phrase often used in the energy efficiency world. For the last four years, New York City has been closely measuring its energy use in large buildings, and the savings are accruing! The Department of Energy’s new study, New York City Benchmarking and Transparency Policy Impact Evaluation
- [Building Energy Exchange](https://be-exchange.org/insight/building-energy-exchange/) - Building Energy Exchange (BEEx) is indeed an open forum of exchange for intellectual chatter, critique, and conference on energy efficiency! Nestled in the beautiful Surrogate’s Courthouse Building in lower Manhattan, the organization opens its doors to the public for visits on weekdays and is regularly a host to industry events and exhibitions. The industry has
- [Press: SUNY New Paltz Joins Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-suny-new-paltz-joins-daylight-hour/) - SUNY New Paltz participated in 2015 Daylight Hour. They announced their participation on their website and asked others to do the same. Read more here.
- [Press: Daylight Hour - 5 Questions with MechoSystems President Jan Berman](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-daylight-hour-5-questions-with/) - brandchannel spoke with Building Energy Exchange board member Jan Berman, President of Daylight Hour sponsor Mechosystems (whose products help building make the most of daylight) about how companies can get involved. Read more here.
- [Pat Sapinsley Named Head of Cleantech Initiatives at NYU School of Engineering](https://be-exchange.org/insight/pat-sapinsley-named-head-of-cleantech-initiatives/) - Pat Sapinsley, a BEEx Board Member, was named the new Managing Director of the Cleantech Initiatives at the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. The CleanTech Initiatives include the school’s sustainability focused incubator and related projects. In her new position, Sapinsley will oversee the Urban Future Lab – a partnership with the New York City Economic
- [Press: SUNY Oswego Commits to Turn Off Lights at Lunchtime](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-suny-oswego-commits-to-turn-off-lights-at/) - SUNY Oswego joined many other SUNY campuses and hundreds of organizations around the world in a campaign to raise awareness about the value of simple daylight. “Behavioral change can be much greater than most people recognize. This event will help illustrate the impact our decisions have on our overall energy costs” said Karren Bee-Donohoe, executive
- [Retrofitting Affordability Publication and Presentation](https://be-exchange.org/insight/retrofitting-affordability-publication-and/) - Retrofitting Affordability publication and presentation Report draws on City data to identify energy savings opportunities in multifamily buildings June 18, 2015 Retrofitting Affordability, analyzes benchmarking data and the recommendations of energy auditors and finds that an 11% reduction in the carbon emissions of large multifamily buildings is available today, with more than half of the
- [Press: New York Energy Entrepreneurs - Top Ten](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-new-york-energy-entrepreneurs-top-ten/) - Richard Yancey, Executive Director of the Building Energy Exchange, is named as one of the top ten New York energy entrepreneurs. Read more here.
- [Press: Offices Around the Country to Take Part in 2015 ‘Daylight Hour’](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-offices-around-the-country-to-take-part-in/) - WNYT covers 2015 Daylight Hour and highlights participating SUNYs. Read more here.
- [Richard Yancey, One of the Top Ten New York Energy Entrepreneurs](https://be-exchange.org/insight/richard-yancey-one-of-the-top-ten-new-york-energy/) - We are thrilled to announce that Richard Yancey, Building Energy Exchange’s Executive Director, has been named one of New York’s Top Ten Energy Entrepreneurs. Read more about the award and find out who else made the list here. This is a wonderful honor for Richard and BEEx. However, we hope that Breaking Energy will produce
- [Press: Queens Library Participates in Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-queens-library-participates-in-daylight/) - Queens Library participates in Daylight Hour! The estimated average cost per hour for electricity for all 64 community libraries is $19,712. The Queens Library committed to turning off lights at seventeen of its facilities, offering a modest savings of $5,236. Read more here.
- [Press: Green Mountain - Lights Out for Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-green-mountain-lights-out-for-daylight/) - Green Mountain offices across the country go dark in recognition of Daylight Hour. Read more here.
- [Press: Unplug and Unwind by Powering Down for Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-unplug-and-unwind-by-powering-down-for/) - SUNY Buffalo participates in a SUNY-wide effort as part of 2015 Daylight Hour to demonstrate their energy consumption reduction impact. Read more here.
- [Press: Thornton Tomasetti Participates in Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-thornton-tomasetti-participates-in-daylight/) - Thornton Tomasetti offices around the globe clicked off the lights for one hour on June 19 as part of 2015 Daylight Hour, a campaign designed to bring awareness to reducing energy consumption. Seventeen Thornton Tomasetti offices in six countries took part in bringing daylight to more than 160,000 square feet of office space. Participation by
- [Press: AKF Participates in Daylight Hour!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-akf-participates-in-daylight-hour/) - AKF Group joins Building Energy Exchange’s 2015 Daylight Hour. Read more here.
- [Press: Genesee Community College Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-genesee-community-college-daylight-hour/) - In an effort to raise awareness about energy savings and the impact State University of New York (SUNY) campuses have on sustainable practices, Genesee Community College participated in Daylight Hour. Read more here.
- [Press: Think Tank Issues Report on City Building Energy Efficiency](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-think-tank-issues-report-on-city-building/) - Retrofitting Affordability is the latest report of the Building Energy Exchange. The report contextualizes reams of data collected by the city under a law established during the Bloomberg administration that requires buildings over 50,000 square feet to conduct audits of their energy use and identify areas of improvement. Read more here.
- [Press: The Building Energy Exchange Brings You Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-the-building-energy-exchange-brings-you/) - Today from 12-1pm Twitter was buzzing about #DaylightHour, companies posted pictures of unlit offices and conferences, meanwhile employees went about their daily routine. Instead of having this be a one-time event, let’s try to make Daylight Hour a daily occurrence. The Building Energy Exchange Brings You Daylight Hour Luthin Associates Read the article here
- [#DaylightHour 2015 Highlights](https://be-exchange.org/insight/daylighthour-2015-highlights/) - The 2015 installment of the Daylight Hour is upon us and we have some amazing stories to tell about both the sheer scale of the campaign and the individual participants. It is worth remembering that we launched the Daylight Hour last year with a very short runway and no budget. We were confident it would
- [Meet Louisa & Nicolette, Our Summer Interns](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-louisa-nicolette-our-summer-interns/) - Louisa Alter, Communications & Multimedia Intern My name is Louisa and I am a recent graduate of Indiana University where I majored in Journalism and minored in Marketing. I love storytelling and learning more about the human spirit, which is what drew me to BEEx – there’s a lot of incredible research, discoveries and insights
- [NYEW Women in Power: Women Shaping the Energy Agenda](https://be-exchange.org/insight/nyew-women-in-power-women-shaping-the-energy/) - On June 17, 2015, New York Energy Week hosted the Women in Power Breakfast that featured prominent female leaders who spoke about the increasingly influential role that women are playing in the next generation energy industry. In previous decades, it was less common for women to occupy executive roles in the energy industry. Today this
- [Lightower Fiber Networks](https://be-exchange.org/insight/lightower-fiber-networks/) - Building Energy Exchange is happy to announce our newest Tesla sponsor: Lightower Fiber Networks. Lightower is an all-fiber provider of high capacity network services. They deliver robust service to businesses, government agencies, and data center customers in over 8,500 locations with over 20,000 miles of network. Thank you, Lightower, for your reliable service and support
- [Hidden Gems of BEEx’s Website](https://be-exchange.org/insight/hidden-gems-of-beexs-website/) - The Building Energy Exchange’s website is rich with resources, which is both a blessing and a curse. To help you navigate through our site we have created this guide that can lead you to some of our most useful and compelling content. MISS A LECTURE? The mission of BEEx is to bring together members of
- [Press: Hard Data on New York City Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-hard-data-on-new-york-city-retrofits/) - BEEx has released a report called Retrofitting Affordability and if you’re interested in energy savings and sustainability, this is worth a read. The report focused on high-density affordable housing buildings. These buildings represent a tremendous opportunity for both energy savings and a demonstration of the potential short term payback of these efficiency measures. Hard Data
- [Congrats Lumen Award Winners Matt Franks & Kenzan Tsutakawa Chinn](https://be-exchange.org/insight/congrats-lumen-award-winners-matt-franks-kenzan/) - BEEx is excited to congratulate Matt Franks & Kenzan Tsutakawa Chinn on receiving IESNYC Lumen Awards of Citation. IESNYC seeks to improve the lighted environment by bringing together those with lighting knowledge and by translating that knowledge into actions that benefit the public. On June 18, 2015, IESNYC announced the recipients of the 2015 Lumen
- [Guest Blog: NYPA’s Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/guest-blog-nypas-daylight-hour/) - As a public benefit corporation and a leader in clean energy generation, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) is always looking to reduce electricity use, particularly during the peak demand summer season, and improve the overall efficiency of its operations. The Daylight Hour initiative provides an excellent opportunity to promote energy efficiency in the workplace
- [The Big (Green) Apple: Composting](https://be-exchange.org/insight/the-big-green-apple-composting/) - Did you know that the average New Yorker throws out nearly 15 pounds of waste at home and another 9 pounds of waste at work every week? That means every year the Big Apple generates over 6 million tons of waste, and 85% of it ends up in landfills, while a large portion could be
- [Meet Catherine, our Daylight Hour Intern](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-catherine-our-daylight-hour-intern/) - Meet Catherine Gonsalves, BEEx Daylight Hour Intern. My name is Catherine Gonsalves, I’m currently pursuing a Masters in Environmental Policy and Sustainable Management at the New School in New York. I have a background in interior design with an evolving focus on sustainable design. I’m particularly interested in sustainable urban development, green building, and energy.
- [Meet Ashley, Our New Programs Associate](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-ashley-our-new-programs-associate/) - Meet Ashley Verhines, BEEx Programs Associate My name is Ashley and I’m the new Programs Associate at BEEx. I’m from Los Angeles and spend a great deal of my time reconciling cities and nature, and my love of the two. I’m always seeking out immaculate design. Share your favorite energy factoid. In Building Energy Exchange’s
- [Meet Helen, Our New Project Associate](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-helen-our-new-project-associate/) - Meet Helen Chananie, BEEx Project Associate Share your favorite energy factoid. Buildings account for nearly 70% of New York City’s total energy use and almost 75% of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions – that leaves us with a lot of room for making them greener and more efficient. What energy conservation campaign would
- [Meet Sonali, Our Research Fellow](https://be-exchange.org/insight/meet-sonali-our-research-fellow/) - Meet Sonali Bhasin, BEEx Research Fellow My name is Sonali, and I’ve been working at BEEx as a Research Fellow since July. I graduated from Yale’s Forestry and Environmental Studies school in 2014, and am passionate about urban sustainability, public parks, and cool, innovative building standards like Passive House. Share your favorite energy factoid. In
- [Press: NYC Turbocharges ‘Carbon Challenge’](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-nyc-turbocharges-carbon-challenge/) - Mayor de Blasio today announced a significant expansion of the successful New York City Carbon Challenge - one of a series of initiatives that are central to the city’s One City: Built to Last plan. This groundbreaking program, which currently challenges various private and institutional organizations to reduce their climate-changing pollution by at least 30
- [Press: 10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-10-must-reads-for-the-cre-industry-today/) - 10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today The National Real Estate Investor Read the article here.
- [Press: German Consulate & NYC Sustainability Professionals Collaborate](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-german-consulate-nyc-sustainability/) - BuildineEnergyNYC is a conference that highlights the cutting edge and best practices in the NYC high performance building industry. NESEA and Building Energy Exchange joins together to present a primer of this conference. German Consulate & NYC’s Sustainability Professionals Collaborate CSR Wire Read the article here.
- [Press: Passive NYC: Making the Pathway to 80 by 50](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-passive-nyc-making-the-pathway-to-80-by-50/) - Passive NYC, a snapshot of low energy building opportunities, barriers & resources, published by the Building Energy Exchange, demonstrates that Passive House is a force to be reckoned with: in planning the future of our cities, at every level of policy making, and in building design. Looking to the powerful example of Brussels and its
- [Become a BEEx Volunteer!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/become-a-beex-volunteer/) - BEEx connects the New York real estate and design communities to energy and lighting efficiency solutions through exhibitions, education, technology demonstrations, and research. We identify opportunities, navigate barriers to adoption, broker relationships, and showcase best practices at our resources center in the Surrogate’s Courthouse. Interested in BEEx and the work that we do? Get involved
- [Press: Mayor de Blasio Launches GreeNYC Campaign](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-mayor-de-blasio-launches-greenyc-campaign/) - Mayor de Blasio today announced the launch of the latest GreeNYC sustainability campaign, aimed at keeping New Yorkers warm this winter and saving them thousands of dollars a year – or up to 30 percent – on their energy bill, all while helping to achieve the City’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent
- [Lighting the Future Exhibit Launch](https://be-exchange.org/insight/lighting-the-future-exhibit-launch/) - Last week, BEEx launched Lighting the Future, our new exhibit on advanced lighting and shading control systems. We celebrated with professionals from every corner of the sustainability and energy sector as well as family and friends. The 100+ guests who attended represented the lighting, building, utility, non-profit, and government industries - to name just a
- [Press: Mayor de Blasio Announces Major Progress in Greening City Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/insight/press-mayor-de-blasio-announces-major-progress-in/) - Mayor Bill de Blasio announced today that the City has made significant progress in greening its own building stock as it works to retrofit all public buildings by 2025 and move toward an 80 percent reduction in all greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 – a key OneNYC target. As the City leads by example in
- [Thank you, Programs Committee](https://be-exchange.org/insight/thank-you-programs-committee/) - In the spirit of the winter holidays, and as 2015 comes to a close, BEEx would like to thank our network of supporters - including our Board of Directors, members of the Technical Advisory Group, and the active and growing community that attends events and participates in programs like WISE: Women in Sustainability & Energy
- [2015, the Year of Magical Thinking: From the Pope to Volkswagen](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2015-the-year-of-magical-thinking-from-the-pope/) - In NYC energy efficiency circles, 2015 may be looked back on as the year when the veil of magical thinking was lifted and we began, as a community, to properly focus on the actual performance of our built environment. As more data is gathered by New York City though the Benchmarking and Energy Audit laws,
- [“I’m Past Patiently Waitin’... Every Action’s An Act of Creation!”](https://be-exchange.org/insight/im-past-patiently-waitin-every-actions-an/) - Historically, the Fourth of July celebrates America’s independence from England, an event that eventually led to the formation of the United States. Today, the Fourth of July is mostly used as an opportunity to barbecue and drink beer while watching fireworks on the beach. Don’t get me wrong, I love barbecue and the beach very much
- [An Intern’s Experience of Daylight Hour 2016](https://be-exchange.org/insight/an-interns-experience-of-daylight-hour-2016/) - Name: Catherine Gonsalves Degree: Environmental Policy and Sustainable Management Position: Daylight Hour Intern When I was given the opportunity to work on the Daylight hour campaign with Building Energy Exchange I was very excited. Because the team is small, there has been plenty to help out with and plenty of opportunities to prove myself. Through
- [2017 Daylight Hour Registration is Open!](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2017-daylight-hour-registration-is-open/) - BEEx is very happy to announce the opening of registration for the 2017 Daylight Hour — our social media campaign promoting the use of natural lighting to reduce energy use, save money and improve office spaces all over the world. What began as a simple campaign to raise awareness has gone viral, reaching 10 million
- [Avoiding the Abyss: Climate Crisis, Apollo 13 & Passive House in the Age of Donald Trump](https://be-exchange.org/insight/avoiding-the-abyss-climate-crisis-apollo-13/) - As the New York Times, post-election, reminds us: if Trump abandons the commitments of COP21 made in Paris, other countries like India will likely become disincentivized to act. If this comes to pass it will be impossible to prevent runaway global warming – a new Dark Age will come upon our children and grandchildren –
- [Now What?](https://be-exchange.org/insight/now-what/) - The results of the election were incredibly disappointing to everyone that cares about climate change. The federal government will now be controlled by people who somehow believe, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, that human activity has little to do with climate change. Additionally, the incoming regime is averse to almost any efforts to improve
- [Building Energy Exchange’s Campaign for Building Efficiency](https://be-exchange.org/insight/building-energy-exchanges-campaign-for-building/) - Reducing our carbon footprint is the paramount challenge of our age, and buildings will play a critical role in creating a sustainable, resilient city. You can be part of the solution by joining our campaign. Creating a world class center for energy efficiency in New York City presents an opportunity for organizations, families, and individuals
- [Resist. Recharge. Redirect.](https://be-exchange.org/insight/resist-recharge-redirect/) - The new year is well on its way! But that doesn’t mean we’ve forgotten about 2016 just yet. And for us here at BE-Ex, the WISE (Women in Sustainability and Energy) Holiday Party was definitely a 2016 highlight. On December 19, 65+ people gathered in our Lighting the Future exhibit room to eat, drink, and
- [East Bronx Healthcare Microgrid](https://be-exchange.org/insight/east-bronx-healthcare-microgrid/) - We are proud to share that our very own BE-Ex WISE Sponsor, Gotham 360, Completed The Feasibility Study That Allowed The East Bronx Healthcare Microgrid Team To Receive A $1,000,000 State Grant The East Bronx Healthcare Microgrid was announced by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo as one of 11 winners to receive a $1,000,000 grant to
- [An Intern’s Experience of Daylight Hour 2017](https://be-exchange.org/insight/an-interns-experience-of-daylight-hour-2017/) - Name: Rachel Vullo Degree: Political Science and Cultural Studies Position: Resource Development Intern My first week at the Building Energy Exchange began with a whirlwind of outreach, social media postings, emailing, and promotion for the organization’s annual social media campaign, Daylight Hour. My organizational skills went into overdrive compiling lists of hundreds of participants and
- [Getting NYC to 80x50: Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/insight/getting-nyc-to-80x50-buildings/) - What’s Our Problem? John Gilbert of Rudin Management and Thomas Sahagian, formerly of Enterprise Community Partners, went to the mat last week at the New York League of Conservation Voters’ 80x50 forum on buildings. BE-Ex’s very own Executive Director, Richard Yancey, moderated a fascinating panel exploring ways we can radically improve efficiency in NYC’s building
- [Greener Buildings Via Sunlight](https://be-exchange.org/insight/greener-buildings-via-sunlight/) - Green Light New York’s Let There Be Daylight report was featured here on The Architectural League’s newsletter!
- [New York City Leading LEED Cities](https://be-exchange.org/insight/new-york-city-leading-leed-cities/) - A mention in New York Natives’ post about daylight harvesting and other interesting energy efficient technology options.
- [Daylight Retrofits: Saving Money for Your Facility and City](https://be-exchange.org/insight/daylight-retrofits-saving-money-for-your-facility/) - Read this article published by buildings.com to learn about Green Light New York’s Let There Be Daylight report on how advanced lighting controls can reduce energy usage and costs in office buildings.
- [Special Feature: Green Light New York](https://be-exchange.org/insight/special-feature-green-light-new-york/) - Advanced Lighting Guidelines (ALG) featured Green Light New York and our report, Let There Be Daylight, in their monthly newsletter. This month they focused solely on daylighting and in addition to talking about our report, electric lighting integration was discussed.
- [Cleantech Leaders of New York: Top Ten](https://be-exchange.org/insight/cleantech-leaders-of-new-york-top-ten/) - Green Tech Media ranked Green Light New York as one of the top ten clean tech leaders in New York! The article distinguished Green Light New York for bringing together the design, construction, and real estate communities to create more sustainable building practices.
- [Community Energy Efficiency Initiatives in New York](https://be-exchange.org/insight/community-energy-efficiency-initiatives-in-new/) - Green Light New York’s initiative has been listed on Bounce Energy Blog as one of the major ‘strides’ that New York State has taken towards creating greener more energy efficient communities.
- [Living Lab Request for Information (RFI)](https://be-exchange.org/insight/living-lab-request-for-information-rfi/) - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory made an announcement on their website about our joint “living lab” project. The “living lab” study will, “deploy innovative lighting, daylighting and shading systems in working New York City office spaces.” Green Light New York is accepting RFIs for potential technologies to be considered for deployment through January 20th, 2014. Read
- [New York Times Building- MechoSystem Advanced Shading](https://be-exchange.org/insight/new-york-times-building-mechosystem-advanced/) - Advanced daylighting shades from MechoSystems cut the New York Times building’s energy use by 24 percent. Green Light New York’s report on the project was referenced in this press release.
- [FLEXLAB and Green Light New York Join Forces for "Living Lab" Energy Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/insight/flexlab-and-green-light-new-york-join-forces-for/) - “If you can attack the problem of poor building performance here, there can be a huge multiplier effect nationally and internationally,” says Richard Yancey, executive director at GLNY, about the Living Lab project. Read more about why the Living Lab study has so much potential for energy efficiency in Manhattan here on Engineering News-Record.
- [Use the Future as a Reference](https://be-exchange.org/insight/use-the-future-as-a-reference/) - Green Light New York was mentioned in a review of Mayor de Blasio’s proposal called Housing New York: A Five-Borough, Ten-Year Plan. The administration focuses on energy efficiency and resiliency to anticipate opportunities in which affordable housing initiatives and climate change mitigation can work together. Green Light New York is an innovator in developing new initiatives for
- [Green Light New York Launches Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/green-light-new-york-launches-daylight-hour/) - Green Light New York is launching an exciting social media initiative to highlight the potential for daylight to offset the use of electric lighting in commercial spaces. Called the Daylight Hour - participants will agree to turn off the lights in day-lit office spaces from Noon to 1 on June 20th, the last workday before
- [SOM Offices Worldwide to Participate in Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/som-offices-worldwide-to-participate-in-daylight/) - At noon of June 20, SOM offices worldwide will participate in Green Light New York’s “Daylight Hour”. For a single hour, the lights in daylit spaces within SOM’s offices will be turned off to draw attention to driving down the use of electric lighting. Read more here.
- [Join Daylight Hour and Switch Off the Light on June 20th](https://be-exchange.org/insight/join-daylight-hour-and-switch-off-the-light-on/) - On Friday, June 20 offices around the country will be switching the lights off at noon. Daylight Hour is an event hosted by the nonprofit Green Light New York, to raise awareness about the benefits of using natural light inside. Read the rest of Treehugger’s article here.
- [Atelier Ten Participates in Daylight Hour Campaign](https://be-exchange.org/insight/atelier-ten-participates-in-daylight-hour-campaign/) - Atelier Ten, an international environmental design consultancy, joins Daylight Hour. Read more here.
- [Dimming Down for Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/dimming-down-for-daylight-hour/) - Want to help make a positive impact on the city you live in? Then join Green Light NY, Urban Green Energy, and several other organizations and groups in reducing New York City’s electricity usage by switching off lights in our offices and homes from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (EDT) on Friday, June 20, 2014! In
- [Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/insight/daylight-hour/) - Arrowstreet participated in Daylight Hour by joining other organizations in turning off the lights in their office spaces for one hour, from noon-1:00pm. With the beautiful sunny weather in Boston, they went even further and kept the lights off all day, in most areas of the office. Arrowstreet has a highly energy efficient LED lighting
- [SOM Observes Daylight Hour Worldwide](https://be-exchange.org/insight/som-observes-daylight-hour-worldwide/) - SOM offices around the world turned off the lights on June 20 in observation of Daylight Hour, an initiative to promote energy conservation. Green Light New York, the event organizer, awarded SOM with the titles of Big Kahuna and Daylight Empire for greatest total area and distance between offices. Read more here.
- [Going Blue to Go Green](https://be-exchange.org/insight/going-blue-to-go-green/) - With all the conversation about carbon and energy footprints in the green building movement, occasionally the importance of water in our lives gets forgotten. As NRDC senior attorney Larry Levine put it, “How many jobs are created by the New York City water system? All of them.” Particularly in a post-Sandy New York, the New
- [The Cost of Energy Inefficiency for Low-Income Renters](https://be-exchange.org/insight/the-cost-of-energy-inefficiency-for-low-income/) - A 2012 Arizona University study found that energy efficiency is linked to housing type, with the worst offender being multifamily rentals. The least efficient of these rental units tend to house the poorest tenants, who already pay a large share of their income for housing and utilities and are least-equipped to shoulder needless energy costs. This pattern
- [Asthma Rates Linked to Energy Inefficiency in Residential Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/insight/asthma-rates-linked-to-energy-inefficiency-in/) - Next week marks the 2014 NYC Marathon, which will include a team of runners from the Fresh Air Fund – a non-profit dedicated to serving children living in low-income communities. NYC’s notorious child asthma rates have long been traced back to neighborhood air quality, but where are most of these polluting emissions coming from? It turns out
- [2014 in Review](https://be-exchange.org/insight/2014-in-review/) - 2014 was a great year for the Building Energy Exchange! We opened the doors to our center, continued to deliver memorable and prominent programming, facilitated innovative proof of concept projects and are producing timely action-oriented research to guide our activities in 2015. 1300+ people have come to the Exchange 500+ people at 21 Building Energy
- [RetrofitNY: A Look at Multifamily Programs Best Practices](https://be-exchange.org/insight/retrofitny-a-look-at-multifamily-programs-best/) - In January 2015, myself and nine other students from Columbia University’s MPA in Environmental Science and Policy embarked on our capstone project. under the direction of Lloyd Kass with the Building Energy Exchange. We were tasked with producing research about the energy efficiency program landscape for multi-family homes in New York City. We combined online

## Reports

- [Assessing Thermal Networks: Lessons for New York from Sweden's Thermal Energy Strategies](https://be-exchange.org/report/assessing-thermal-networks-lessons-for-new-york-from-swedens-thermal-energy-strategies/)
- [High Rise | Low Carbon Multifamily](https://be-exchange.org/report/hi-rise-low-carbon-multifamily/)
- [Decarbonization Roadmap for Multifamily Affordable Housing](https://be-exchange.org/report/hpd-ll97-decarbonization-roadmap/)
- [Low Carbon Multifamily Retrofit Playbooks: Post-War 8+ Stories](https://be-exchange.org/report/lowcarbonmultifamily-postwar-high/)
- [Low Carbon Multifamily Retrofit Playbooks: Post-War 4-7 Stories](https://be-exchange.org/report/lowcarbonmultifamily-postwar-low/)
- [Low Carbon Multifamily Retrofit Playbooks: Pre-War 4-7 Stories](https://be-exchange.org/report/lowcarbonmultifamily-prewar-low/)
- [Low Carbon Multifamily Retrofit Playbooks: Post-1980 8+ Stories](https://be-exchange.org/report/lowcarbonmultifamily-post80-high/)
- [Decarbonizing New York City Offices: Industry Survey Report](https://be-exchange.org/report/decarbonizing-new-york-city-offices-industry-survey-report-summary/)
- [Low Carbon Multifamily Retrofit Playbooks: Garden Style 1-3 Stories](https://be-exchange.org/report/lowcarbonmultifamily-garden/)
- [The Living Lab Demonstration Project](https://be-exchange.org/report/the-living-lab-demonstration-project/)
- [Let There Be Daylight](https://be-exchange.org/report/let-there-be-daylight/)
- [High Rise | Low Carbon](https://be-exchange.org/report/hi-rise-low-carbon/)
- [Multifamily Passive House: Connecting Performance to Financing](https://be-exchange.org/report/multifamily-passive-house-connecting-performance-to-financing/)
- [Better Ventilation: Solutions for Multifamily Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/report/better-ventilation-playbook/)
- [Turning Data into Action](https://be-exchange.org/report/turning-data-into-action/)
- [Upgrading Insulation: Reduced Energy Waste, Enhanced Comfort](https://be-exchange.org/report/insulation-playbook/)
- [Pursuing Passive: Strategies for a High Comfort, Low Energy Retrofit in NYC](https://be-exchange.org/report/pursuing-passive/)
- [RetrofitNY: A Look at Multifamily Programs Best Practices](https://be-exchange.org/report/retrofitny-a-look-at-multifamily-programs-best-practices/)
- [Retrofitting Affordability](https://be-exchange.org/report/retrofitting-affordability/)
- [Advancing Passive House Policy: NAPHN16 policy sessions](https://be-exchange.org/report/advancing-passive-house-policy-naphn16-policy-sessions/)
- [Passive NYC](https://be-exchange.org/report/passive-nyc/)
- [Better Steam Heat](https://be-exchange.org/report/better-steam-heat-2/)
- [Lighting the Way: Upgrading Lighting Systems for Commercial Offices](https://be-exchange.org/report/lighting-the-way-upgrading-lighting-systems-for-commercial-offices/)

## Tech Primers

- [Tech Primer: Induction Cooking](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-induction-cooking/)
- [Tech Primer: Air Sealing for Room Air Conditioners](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-air-sealing-for-room-air-conditioners/) - Air Sealing for Room Air Conditioners Low-cost measures to increase cooling efficiency and improve the building envelope. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types all multifamily, commercial When to Implement anytime *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What is Air Sealing for Room Air Conditioners? Room air
- [Tech Primer: Roof Insulation](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-roof-insulation/) - Roof Insulation High-performance roof insulation upgrades that improve the building envelope. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types all buildings When to Implement at time of roof replacement, mid-cycle, or refinance *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What is a Roof Insulation Retrofit? All buildings must periodically
- [Tech Primer: Enhanced Ventilation with Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV)](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-enhanced-ventilation-with-energy-recovery-ventilators-erv/) - Enhanced Ventilation with Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) Mechanical ventilation optimization for improved comfort and savings. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types multifamily, hotels When to Implement at time of equipment replacement *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What are Energy Recovery Ventilators? Many buildings have a
- [Tech Primer: Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) with Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV)](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-dedicated-outdoor-air-systems-doas-with-energy-recovery-ventilators-erv/) - Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS) with Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV) Controlled ventilation for enhanced comfort and savings. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types commercial When to Implement anytime, at time of midcycle or refinance *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What is a Dedicated Outdoor System with
- [Tech Primer: One-Pipe Steam Systems](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-one-pipe-steam-systems/) - One-Pipe Steam Systems Simple measures for one-pipe steam systems to enhance efficiency and comfort. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types hotels, multifamily, commercial When to Implement anytime *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What is a One-Pipe Steam System? One-pipe steam systems distribute steam through a
- [Tech Primer: Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Systems](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-variable-refrigerant-flow-vrf-systems/) - Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems are highly efficient heat pumps for centralized electric heating and cooling in multifamily buildings. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types all multifamily, hotels When to Implement at time of equipment replacement *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What
- [Tech Primer: Two-Pipe Steam Systems](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-two-pipe-steam-systems/) - Two-Pipe Steam Systems Simple measures for two-pipe steam systems to enhance efficiency and comfort. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types hotels, multifamily, commercial When to Implement anytime *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What is a Two-Pipe Steam System? Two-pipe steam systems distribute steam through a
- [Tech Primer: Metro Steam Systems](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-metro-steam-systems/) - Metro Steam Systems Simple measures for metro steam systems to enhance efficiency and comfort. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types multifamily When to Implement anytime *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What is a Metro Steam System? Metro steam systems distribute steam through a building’s pipes
- [Tech Primer: Hydronic Heating Upgrades](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-hydronic-heating-upgrades/) - Hydronic Heating Upgrades Highly efficient centralized heating upgrades that increase comfort and energy savings. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types hotels, multifamily, commercial, institutional When to Implement at time of equipment replacement, refinance *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What is Hydronic Heating? Hydronic heating is
- [Tech Primer: Chilled Water Plant Optimization](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-chilled-water-plant-optimization/) - Chilled Water Plant Optimization Highly efficient centralized cooling upgrades that increase energy efficiency and savings. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types hotels, large multifamily, institutional, industrial, commercial When to Implement at time of equipment replacement *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What is Hydronic Heating? Chilled
- [Tech Primer: Plug Loads and Tenant Energy Use Reduction](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-plug-loads-and-tenant-energy-use-reduction/) - Plug Loads and Tenant Energy Use Reduction A guide to saving energy in tenant occupied spaces. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types multifamily, commercial When to Implement anytime, at time of tenant overturn *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What are Plug Loads and Tenant Energy
- [Tech Primer: Mini-Split Systems](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-mini-split-systems/) - Mini-Split Systems Highly efficient heat pumps for decentralized, electric-powered heating and cooling in multifamily buildings. Applicable Buildings Types All multifamily; hotels When to Implement At time of equipment replacement *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What is a Mini-Split? Mini-split systems are an air-source
- [Tech Primer: Air to Water Heat Pumps (AWHPs)](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-air-to-water-heat-pumps-awhps/) - Air to Water Heat Pumps (AWHPs) Air to water heat pumps (AWHPs) are a deep energy retrofit option to electrify a building’s domestic hot water system. By either replacing or supplementing a traditional gas, oil, or steam system, AWHPs can significantly reduce carbon emissions and save energy. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types hotels, hospitals, all
- [Tech Primer: LED Lighting Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-led-lighting-retrofits/) - LED Lighting Retrofits Long lasting, highly efficient lighting upgrades that enhance building performance and occupant well-being. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types all buildings When to Implement anytime *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What is LED Lighting? Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are a long lasting and
- [Tech Primer: Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHPs)](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-packaged-terminal-heat-pumps-pthps/) - Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHPs) Decentralized electric heating and cooling for multifamily buildings. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types all multifamily, hotels When to Implement at time of equipment replacement, at tenant overturn *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What are Packaged Terminal Heat Pumps (PTHPs)?
- [Tech Primer: Solar Photovoltaics (PV) & Batteries](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-solar-photovoltaics-pv-batteries/) - Solar Photovoltaics (PV) & Batteries Clean, renewable electricity generation and storage to dramatically reduce utility costs. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types all buildings When to Implement anytime, at time of roof replacement, mid-cycle or refinance *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building. What are Solar Photovoltiacs?
- [Tech Primer: Point Of Use (POU) Domestic Hot Water](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-point-of-use-pou-domestic-hot-water/) - Point Of Use (POU) Domestic Hot Water Highly efficient on-demand domestic hot water that reduces emissions and maintenance costs. Tech Overview Applicable Buildings Types hotels, large commercial, institutional When to Implement at time of roof replacement, mid-cycle or refinance *Be sure to consult a qualified service provider to determine the right measures for your building.
- [Tech Primer: Wall Insulation](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-wall-insulation/)
- [Tech Primer: High Performance Windows](https://be-exchange.org/tech_primer/tech-primer-high-performance-windows/)

## Showcase

- [Envelope Showcase](https://be-exchange.org/showcase/envelope-showcase/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [Ventilation](https://be-exchange.org/showcase/ventilation/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [Hot Water](https://be-exchange.org/showcase/hot-water/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [Heating](https://be-exchange.org/showcase/heating/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [Cooling](https://be-exchange.org/showcase/cooling/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [Lighting & Loads](https://be-exchange.org/showcase/lighting-loads/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat

## Report

- [Cutting Carbon in Co-ops & Condos](https://be-exchange.org/beexreport/cutting-carbon-coops-condos/)
- [Future Housing Initiative](https://be-exchange.org/beexreport/future-housing/)
- [Solutions for Low-Carbon Building: Stockholm](https://be-exchange.org/beexreport/low-carbon-stockholm/)
- [Heat Pump Planner](https://be-exchange.org/beexreport/heat-pump-planner/)
- [Turning Data Into Action: Office Buildings](https://be-exchange.org/beexreport/commercialdata/)
- [Who Cares About Energy Codes? The architect’s guide to New York City’s aggressive carbon reduction code](https://be-exchange.org/beexreport/architect-advisory-council/)

## Director Emeriti

- [Laurie Kerr](https://be-exchange.org/director_emeriti/laurie-kerr/)
- [Ashok Gupta](https://be-exchange.org/director_emeriti/ashok-gupta/)
- [Elizabeth Girardi-Schoen](https://be-exchange.org/director_emeriti/elizabeth-girardi-schoen/)
- [Emily Dean](https://be-exchange.org/director_emeriti/emily-dean/)

## Advisors

- [Adam Hinge](https://be-exchange.org/advisor_member/adam-hinge/)

## Tags

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- [Let There Be Daylight](https://be-exchange.org/tag/let-there-be-daylight/)
- [Daylghting](https://be-exchange.org/tag/daylghting/)

## Event Type

- [Forum](https://be-exchange.org/event_type/forum/)
- [Training](https://be-exchange.org/event_type/training/)
- [Media](https://be-exchange.org/event_type/media/)
- [Exhibit](https://be-exchange.org/event_type/exhibit/)
- [Campaign](https://be-exchange.org/event_type/campaign/)
- [Tour](https://be-exchange.org/event_type/tour/)
- [Conference](https://be-exchange.org/event_type/conference/)
- [Meeting](https://be-exchange.org/event_type/meeting/)
- [Networking](https://be-exchange.org/event_type/networking/)
- [Radio](https://be-exchange.org/event_type/radio/)

## Partner

- [NYC Accelerator](https://be-exchange.org/partner/nyc-accelerator/) - The NYC Accelerator offers free, personalized advisory services that streamline the process of making energy efficiency improvements to buildings that reduce operating costs, enhance tenant comfort, and improve the environment.
- [IESNYC](https://be-exchange.org/partner/iesnyc/) - IESNYC is a volunteer professional membership organization dedicated to promoting both the art and science of illumination to members, professional organizations, industries, and the public through events, programs, educational series, and networking opportunities.
- [New York Passive House](https://be-exchange.org/partner/new-york-passive-house/) - New York Passive House (NYPH) works to promote the Passive House standard for a healthy, comfortable and energy-efficient built environment through public outreach, education, and advocacy.
- [UNECE](https://be-exchange.org/partner/unece/) - The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is one of the five United Nations Regional Commissions working to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- [ASHRAE New York Chapter](https://be-exchange.org/partner/ashrae/) - ASHRAE is a diverse organization dedicated to advancing the arts and sciences of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world.
- [NYSERDA](https://be-exchange.org/partner/nyserda/) - NYSERDA offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and support to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- [NYC DCAS Energy Management](https://be-exchange.org/partner/nyc-dcas/) - The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) Division of Energy Management (DEM) is the hub for energy management in City building, playing a critical role in supporting agency partners’ progress towards the City’s major emissions reduction and energy objectives.
- [Passive House Network](https://be-exchange.org/partner/passive-house-network/) - PHN is leading the transformation of the building industry to low-energy, high-performance Passive House design and construction. They support the widespread adoption of the international Passive House design and construction standards, building science principles and protocols.
- [AIA New York](https://be-exchange.org/partner/aiany/) - Founded in 1857, AIA New York is the oldest and largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects. The Chapter’s members include over 5,000 practicing architects, allied professionals, students, and public members interested in architecture and design. AIA New York is dedicated to three goals: design excellence, public outreach, and professional development.
- [Swedish Energy Agency](https://be-exchange.org/partner/swedish-energy-agency/)
- [Stockholm Exergi](https://be-exchange.org/partner/stockholm-exergi/)
- [IMT](https://be-exchange.org/partner/imt/)
- [New Ecology](https://be-exchange.org/partner/new-ecology/)
- [MOCEJ](https://be-exchange.org/partner/mocej/)
- [District 33](https://be-exchange.org/partner/district-33/)
- [District 2](https://be-exchange.org/partner/district-2/)
- [District 11](https://be-exchange.org/partner/district-11/)

## Subject

- [Data & Technology](https://be-exchange.org/subject/data-technology/)
- [Codes & Policy](https://be-exchange.org/subject/codes-policy/)
- [Financing](https://be-exchange.org/subject/financing/)
- [Passive House / High Performance](https://be-exchange.org/subject/passive-house-high-performance/)

## Series

- [Women in Sustainability & Energy](https://be-exchange.org/series/wise-events/)
- [Green Light Training](https://be-exchange.org/series/green-light-training/)
- [Celebrate NYC](https://be-exchange.org/series/celebrate-nyc/)
- [Climate Mobilization Act](https://be-exchange.org/series/climate-mobilization-act/)
- [Buildings of Excellence](https://be-exchange.org/series/buildings-of-excellence/)
- [International Pathways](https://be-exchange.org/series/international-pathways/)
- [Radio BE-Ex](https://be-exchange.org/series/radio-be-ex/)
- [Anatomy of an Energy Efficient Building](https://be-exchange.org/series/anatomy-of-an-energy-efficient-building/)
- [Beyond Zero](https://be-exchange.org/series/beyond-zero/)
- [Quarterly Zines](https://be-exchange.org/series/quarterly-zines/)
- [High Rise / Low Carbon](https://be-exchange.org/series/high-rise-low-carbon/)
- [Decarbonizing NYC Offices](https://be-exchange.org/series/decarbonizing-nyc-offices/)
- [Building Performance Partnership](https://be-exchange.org/series/building-performance-partnership/)
- [Daylight Hour](https://be-exchange.org/series/daylight-hour/)
- [Industry Leadership Council](https://be-exchange.org/series/industry-leadership-council/)

## Resource Type

- [Case Study](https://be-exchange.org/resource_type/resource-case-study/) - Case Studies
- [Insight](https://be-exchange.org/resource_type/resource-insight/) - Insights
- [Past Event Media](https://be-exchange.org/resource_type/resource-past-event-media/) - Event Recaps
- [Exhibit](https://be-exchange.org/resource_type/resource-exhibit/) - Exhibits
- [Report](https://be-exchange.org/resource_type/resource-report/) - Reports
- [Upcoming Event](https://be-exchange.org/resource_type/resource-upcoming-event/) - Events
- [Press](https://be-exchange.org/resource_type/resource-press/) - Press
- [Tech Primer](https://be-exchange.org/resource_type/tech-primer/)
- [Quarterly Zine](https://be-exchange.org/resource_type/quarterly-zine/)
- [Initiatives](https://be-exchange.org/resource_type/initiatives/)

## System

- [Controls](https://be-exchange.org/system/controls/)
- [Envelopes / Facades](https://be-exchange.org/system/envelopes-facades/)
- [Heating / Cooling / Hot Water](https://be-exchange.org/system/heating-cooling-hot-water/)
- [Lighting / Plug Loads](https://be-exchange.org/system/lighting-plug-loads/)
- [Ventilation](https://be-exchange.org/system/ventilation/)
- [Renewable Energy](https://be-exchange.org/system/renewable-energy/)

## Month

- [October 2026](https://be-exchange.org/month/october-2026/)
- [August 2026](https://be-exchange.org/month/august-2026/)
- [September 2026](https://be-exchange.org/month/september-2026/)

## Building Type

- [Commercial](https://be-exchange.org/building_type/commercial/)
- [Institutional](https://be-exchange.org/building_type/institutional/)
- [Residential](https://be-exchange.org/building_type/residential/)
- [Multi-Family](https://be-exchange.org/building_type/multi-family/)
- [Hotel](https://be-exchange.org/building_type/hotel/)
- [Industrial](https://be-exchange.org/building_type/industrial/)

## Member Level

- [Watt](https://be-exchange.org/member_level/watt/)
- [Edison](https://be-exchange.org/member_level/edison/)
- [Exchange Collaborator](https://be-exchange.org/member_level/exchange-collaborator/)
- [Tesla](https://be-exchange.org/member_level/tesla/)
- [Sustainer](https://be-exchange.org/member_level/sustainer/)
- [Supporter](https://be-exchange.org/member_level/supporter/)

## Project Type

- [Deep Retrofits](https://be-exchange.org/project_type/deep_retrofits/)
- [New Construction](https://be-exchange.org/project_type/new_construction/)
- [Retrofit](https://be-exchange.org/project_type/retrofit/)
- [System Upgrade](https://be-exchange.org/project_type/system_upgrade/)
- [Passive House](https://be-exchange.org/project_type/passive-house/)

## Supporter Level

- [Friends](https://be-exchange.org/support_level/friends/)
- [Innovators](https://be-exchange.org/support_level/innovators/)
- [Sponsors](https://be-exchange.org/support_level/sponsors/)
- [Visionaries](https://be-exchange.org/support_level/visionaries/)
- [In Kind](https://be-exchange.org/support_level/in-kind/)