Energy Efficiency
For more than a decade, the Power Authority has performed energy-efficiency upgrades at a growing list of public facilities across the state, and the effort continues to gather steam. NYPA’s total investments in the projects have surpassed $1 billion (the investments are recovered through energy savings). Taxpayers now save more than $93 million each year in energy costs. The upgrades can be as large as efficient heating and air conditioning systems, or as small as sensors that automatically turn off lights when a room is unoccupied. (more)

New Energy Technologies
New technologies offer additional opportunities to preserve the environment through clean, renewable energy. The Power Authority’s demonstration projects for solar energy, fuel cells, microturbines, advanced battery storage, biomass and other technologies promote efficiency and the use of alternative or renewable fuels. (more)

Clean Transportation
The Power Authority has demonstrated the feasibility of electric and hybrid-electric vehicles as a way to reduce air pollution and dependence on foreign oil. We are working with a refined concept, a “plug-in” hybrid-electric that can draw power from the grid as well as an internal combustion engine. Along with automobiles, our demonstration projects include buses and off-road utility vehicles. (more)

News:

June 11, 2008 - NYPA Announces Pivotal Step to Provide Clean Renewable Power For Rebuilt World Trade Center

May 8, 2008 - Energy Efficiency Project at Rome Water Filtration Plant Synonymous with 'Green' Energy Practices

April 9, 2008 - Astoria Park Vehicles Go “Clean & Green” To Reduce Air Emissions through Efforts of Queens Boro Prez, Queens Clean Air Project Partners and NYC Parks & Recreation (jointly issued with Clean Air Communities, Queens Borough President's Office, NYC Parks & Recreation Dept.) (includes photo, caption, fact sheet and remarks)

April 1, 2008 - Equipment Overhaul by NYPA of NYC Wastewater Treatment Plant Yielding Major Savings and Environmental Benefits

February 7, 2008  - Airport, Delta & NY Power Authority Turn Up The “Green” (Albany Airport press release and NYPA President and CEO Roger B. Kelley's remarks)