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Energy Services Programs for Colleges and Universities

NYPA’s energy efficiency and renewable energy programs for publicly owned facilities save taxpayers money while they help clean the air.  We have upgraded lighting and sensors in buildings throughout the state, installed boilers and chillers, mounted solar panels, replaced windows and developed energy management systems.

NYPA has funded energy efficiency and renewable energy programs for public universities across the state.  We have worked extensively with the State University of New York (SUNY) on campuses from Buffalo to Long Island and have embarked on a major program with the City University of New York (CUNY).

NYPA provides a full range of energy services and renewable energy programs.  These include lighting upgrades, installation of efficient chillers and boilers and energy management systems.  In May 2009, NYPA announced a partnership with the University at Buffalo to install a 1.1 megawatt solar energy array on the university's North Campus in Amherst.  It will be specially designed to operate in a cold weather environment and to withstand heavy snowfall, serving as a benchmark for future systems in similar climates.

NYPA also partners with public universities to develop Green Zones in which traditional, polluting equipment is replaced with clean alternatives - both commercially available and new technologies. The program is targeted for parks, college campuses and other limited access areas.  We work with our partners to identify appropriate equipment and provide technical assistance and co-funding to help with purchase and implementation.  Participants are asked to provide data on the performance of the new vehicles and equipment and we calculate resulting emissions reductions and fuel savings.