Because large and midsize buildings are responsible for over half of New York City’s building emissions, understanding the benchmarked data provides necessary insight for how we will achieve a zero carbon future. On January 26, panelists from Urban Green Council and the NYC Mayor’s Office of Sustainability met for a virtual discussion, The Benchmarking Report: NYC’s Energy and Water Use. Panelists shared findings on NYC’s energy use trends and discussed whether buildings are on track to meet the city’s climate goals.