SPONSORSHIP & MEMBERSHIPS REPORT

In 2025 the Sponsorship and Membership working group focused on two points:​ Refining the process of managing Sponsorship relationships.​ Refining the documents that communicate NYPH's value proposition. Sponsorship Documents - Refine the language of our sponsorship materials, highlighting the benefits by role and improving clarity, especially around sponsorship tiers.​ Capturing Benefits - Focus on clearly defining both ​ direct and indirect benefits that NYPH offers to ​ individuals, communities, and…


NEXTGEN REPORT

The committee supports the next generation of Passive House professionals by connecting students, recent grads, and newcomers to networking, learning, and growth opportunities. We offer training events, workshops, and partnerships with top organizations in the field.​ ​ Accomplishments/Upcoming Events​ Q2 Volunteer Event: Partnered with Passive House for Everyone (PHFE) for Climate Action Day in Brooklyn, training volunteers and teaching high school students about Passive House principles.​ Game Night: Co-hosted a…


JUSTICE, EQUITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION REPORT (JEDI)

Summary of 2024​ the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) working group made strides in advancing our commitment to making the New York Passive House community more accessible and welcoming. Through continued research and the development of strategies, we focused on removing barriers across both our digital and physical platforms, ensuring that all members can participate fully.​ Additionally, JEDI strengthened strategic partnerships with other industry organizations to support DEI initiatives.…


MEMBER ENGAGEMENT REPORT

Summary of 2024​ Regenerative Metropolis 2024 Symposium “Aligning with Biogenic Systems” September 27th Friday of Climate Week ​ Over 400 registered​ 2024’s Theme focused on combining Passive House technology with best practices in material carbon storage, with special focus on the sourcing of biobased materials from regenerative agriculture and climate smart wood​ Planning committee: Buck Moorhead, Vicki Yee, David Lewis, Alexander Aptekar, Sebastian Moreno-Vacca, Andreas Benzing.​ Met bi-weekly or as…


STATE & LOCAL POLICY REPORT

Summary of 2024​ In 2024, the State and Local Policy working group focused on building industry alliances and creating a draft Passive House policy advocacy platform. Key activities included:​ Collaborating with Phius and other organizations on policy advocacy.​ Providing public comments on the NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code (NYS ECCC) and advocating for the All-Electric Buildings Act.​ Developing the Passive House policy advocacy platform through educational partnerships, including with Paul…


JEDI invitation to nominate individuals

New York Passive House is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) within the organization and the broader industry. NYPH's JEDI Working Group works to ensure that all voices are heard and valued, and that our initiatives reflect the diverse perspectives of those we serve.   We invite you to nominate individuals that have made outstanding contributions to promoting justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the Passive…


Electrification is a critical step to decarbonization.

Dear NYPH members, Electrification is a critical step to decarbonization.  Recent natural disasters in California, Florida, and North Carolina have emphasized the need to accelerate our efforts to decarbonize to mitigate the worst effects of the ongoing climate crisis.   In 2023, New York State passed the All Electric Buildings Act (AEBA) which is scheduled to go into effect in 2026 and apply to new construction.  In support of this effort,…


JEDI Working Group Update

Mission Statement: The JEDI working group at New York Passive House is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization and the broader industry. Our mission is to ensure that all voices are heard and valued, and that our initiatives reflect the diverse perspectives of those we serve. Updates: One of JEDI’s goals is to collaborate with other industry groups that share JEDI’s mission. The JEDI working group has connected…


Membership Engagement Working Group

The Membership Engagement Working Group organized and presented its largest yearly event, the Regenerative Metropolis symposium on September 27th 2024, the Friday of Climate Week in NYC.  With over 400 registrants, we enjoyed the energy and collaboration of a full room for the length of the day, as we learned from speakers representing a range of perspectives on moving towards regenerative architecture.  This year’s theme “Aligning with Biogenic Systems” focused…


State and Local Policy Committee

Accomplishments: The State and Local Policy Committee has assembled a multi-organization partnership to address our mission of incorporating Passive House principles into the body of NYS and NYC energy codes and to advocate for a Passive House compliance pathway.  Our monthly meetings include representation from NYPH and local members of PHIUS.  We are regularly joined by members of the AIA COTE policy committee and the New Buildings Institute and special…


Building/Energy Code to reflect NY’s electrification laws

Hi this is Sara Bayer and I’m a board member of New York Passive House. We are a nonprofit organization with a vision to help create a carbon-neutral, healthy, resilient, and durable built environment for New York, centered around the adoption of all electric Passive House construction.  Our members consist of built environment experts across the entire industry. We strongly encourage the Building Code Council to incorporate the emissions limits…


NYPH, PHN, PHIUS support for City of Yes

New York Passive House worked with Passive House Network and PHIUS to submit a joint letter of support to New York City's Carbon Neutrality initiative that is accomplished through the passage of revised zoning regulations. Joint letter of support We believe revising Zone Green to a 5% FAR bonus for an “ultra-low-energy building”  will be an effective, performance-centered way to promote the adoption of high-performance buildings and expedite New York…