2025 Reports

Cross-Sector Collaboration: The New York Green Bank (NYGB), The New York City Panel on Climate Change

Mousavi, Farzad

This case study examines the role of cross-sector collaboration in enhancing climate resilience in New York City, focusing on partnerships between the New York Green Bank (NYGB), the New York City Panel on Climate Change (NPCC), and venture capital firms. These collaborations help overcome market barriers and drive clean energy investments, as seen in projects like the Hudson contract and distributed energy resources. The study highlights the importance of financial solutions in urban sustainability and advocates for the city to engage with venture capital firms to attract investment, driving the clean energy transition and building a more resilient future for NYC.