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New York State Awards $23 Million in Funding for Energy-Efficient School Projects

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Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced $23 million in funding for four under-resourced school districts across New York State to create healthier and more comfortable learning environments through the Clean Green Schools Program. The funding was made possible through the Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act. The awarded school districts serve nearly 10,000 students and at least four of the school buildings are located in disadvantaged communities. The projects are expected to save 19,000 MMBtus of energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 840 metric tons.

Key Takeaways:

  • The funding will support four major energy efficiency projects through the Clean Green Schools Program, making it more affordable for under-resourced school districts to install clean energy and building technologies.
  • The awarded school districts serve nearly 10,000 students and at least four of the school buildings are located in disadvantaged communities.
  • The projects are expected to save 19,000 MMBtus of energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 840 metric tons, equivalent to removing over 200 gasoline-powered cars from the road annually.
  • The Clean Green Schools Program provides incentives to eligible school districts to implement construction projects that improve the energy efficiency of their buildings.
  • The program is administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and provides technical assistance to schools through the Flexible Technical Assistance Program.
  • NYSERDA anticipates announcing an additional round of Clean Green Schools funding to support P-12 installation projects in fall 2025.
  • The awarded districts include Bradford Central School District, Canajoharie Central School District, Cuba Rushford Central School District, and North Rockland Central School District.
  • The projects include fully electrifying HVAC systems, installing ground source heat pumps and air source heat pumps, and upgrading building automation systems.

Statistics:

  • Nearly 10,000 students will benefit from the projects.
  • 4 school buildings are located in disadvantaged communities.
  • 19,000 MMBtus of energy will be saved.
  • 840 metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced.
  • The funding will create 400 jobs.
  • The projects are expected to reduce energy use in the buildings by 15-50 percent.

Sources:

  • Office of the Governor of New York
  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
  • New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
  • New York State Education Department
  • State Senator Kevin Parker
  • State Senator Shelley B. Mayer

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