Energy Efficiency Services =
Economic + Environmental Benefits

 

Albany's Empire State Plaza and Capitol Building benefit from NYPA's high-efficiency lighting.
Albany's Empire State Plaza and Capitol Building benefit from NYPA's high-efficiency lighting.

The New York Power Authority, one of the nation’s top producers of low-cost, renewable hydropower, is also a national leader in promoting energy-efficiency, developing alternative energy sources and advancing clean transportation initiatives.

Based on a study of state energy trends, the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy has ranked New York State as the nation's leader in energy savings, and the Power Authority’s award-winning energy efficiency programs have played a large part in helping the state gain that distinction. In fact, our total investment in energy services has surpassed the $1 billion mark and continues to grow.

Photo of NYPA-installed chiller at North Central Bronx Hospital.
A NYPA-installed chiller boosts energy efficiency and cuts air-conditioning costs at North Central Bronx Hospital.

By cutting energy costs at close to 2,650 public facilities—including local, county and state government facilities, public schools and state university campuses—we save New York taxpayers over $100 million a year.  The energy savings also help to clean the air by avoiding annual emissions of more than 808,000 tons of greenhouse gases, and reduces our dependence on foreign oil by more than 2 million barrels a year. The electricity saved each year is enough to serve about 300,000 people—about the population of Buffalo.

NYPA's far-reaching efforts to help New York State save money, megawatts and the environment are part of our commitment to sustainability, intended to leave the planet a cleaner, healthier, more livable place for future generations.