Accelerating Energy Efficiency In State Owned Buildings
BuildSmart NY is Governor Cuomo’s Statewide initiative to accelerate energy efficiency in State buildings, while incorporating broader State policy goals to foster cost-effective investment, stimulate the clean energy marketplace, advance energy security and resiliency and protect the environment and public health. At the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY is Executive Order 88, which requires a 20% improvement in energy efficiency at State owned and managed buildings by the year 2020.
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Innovators Summit, A Roadmap for an Energy Efficient New York
The 2015 second annual Innovators Summit, A Roadmap for an Energy Efficient New York, showcases New York States’ collaboration with state and local leadership to advance energy efficient projects and innovative technologies. Participants of this summit gathers intelligence about the key relationships that have enabled trendsetting projects to be implemented on the state and local level. This event offers a behind the scenes look at what is happening at the New York Power Authority and how it is working to support REV and advance microgrids. Our awards ceremony showcases the organizations and projects that are leading the charge towards an energy efficient New York. This summit affords the opportunity to hear of the work that is enabling New York State be a national energy leader.
OMAP Competitive Grants Now Closed
The BuildSmart NY Team is excited to announce our Operations and Maintenance Acceleration Program (OMAP) Grant Competition. These grants are intended to stimulate and accelerate minor rehabilitation and O&M projects at state facilities.