Jared Rodriguez

Jared Rodriguez is the founder and principal of Emergent Urban Concepts, a planning, policy, and development advisory firm. Combining expertise in sustainability, urban planning, and real estate development, Jared has extensive experience leading policy and regulatory efforts for energy- and climate-related initiatives. Jared works with businesses, state and municipal governments, and other organizations on issues related to decarbonization, technology, real estate planning, development and management, and transportation.

Jared’s clients include NYSERDA, HEET, EarthJustice, PIRG, the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC), Northwell Health, the City of New Haven, various housing cooperatives and condominiums, large commercial real estate owners, public and regulated investor-owned utilities, and other organizations. In all his work, Jared develops effective approaches to complex problem solving, identifies appropriate solutions, prioritizes actions to help his clients meet challenging goals over time.

Jared holds a BS in Civil Engineering and Architectural Studies from Tufts University and an MS in Real Estate Development from New York University. He lives in Sleepy Hollow, New York with his family and serves his community as Village Trustee and Commissioner of the Taconic Regional State Parks Commission.