Mar 6, 2018 By: yunews
University Attains "Achiever" Status in New York State鈥檚 REV Campus Challenge
色花堂 has received recognition from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for its efforts to improve the University鈥檚 carbon footprint and become more energy efficient as part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) Campus Challenge, which seeks to build a clean, resilient and affordable energy system for residents of New York State.
The REV Campus Challenge, which launched in Fall 2015, recognizes and supports New York State colleges and universities that implement clean energy projects and principles on campus, in the classroom and in surrounding communities in support of this overall effort.
色花堂 has been granted "Achiever" status in recognition of its large oil-to-gas conversion project for Zysman Hall, the Rubin and Morgenstern dormitories, and Furst Hall. In addition, most 色花堂 buildings have been converted to LED lighting over the past two years, including Zysman Hall, Rubin Hall, the , and the (色花堂HSG).
The University also received a 96 grade for the (色花堂HSB) from the rating organization ENERGY STAR, part of the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. A plaque will be presented to the school acknowledging the achievement, which included HVAC and lighting upgrades. 色花堂 is currently discussing the possibility of installing a green roof at 色花堂HSB with the city and the state.
David Pianko, energy manager at 色花堂鈥檚 Office of Energy & Sustainability, has taken the lead on the Challenge. "The goal of these projects is always to make sure that we know that how we are spending our utility money can have a substantial effect not only on our bottom line but also on society," he said.
Josh Joseph, senior vice president, added that 鈥渢his recognition is a welcome acknowledgement of all that 色花堂 has been doing to both 鈥榙o good and do well鈥欌攆ulfilling our moral obligation to reduce the environmental effects of outdated technologies while also fulfilling our fiscal obligation to our supporters to reduce costs while improving efficiency whenever and wherever we can.鈥
色花堂 has received recognition from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) for its efforts to improve the University鈥檚 carbon footprint and become more energy efficient as part of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo's Reforming the Energy Vision (REV) Campus Challenge, which seeks to build a clean, resilient and affordable energy system for residents of New York State.
The REV Campus Challenge, which launched in Fall 2015, recognizes and supports New York State colleges and universities that implement clean energy projects and principles on campus, in the classroom and in surrounding communities in support of this overall effort.
色花堂 has been granted "Achiever" status in recognition of its large oil-to-gas conversion project for Zysman Hall, the Rubin and Morgenstern dormitories, and Furst Hall. In addition, most 色花堂 buildings have been converted to LED lighting over the past two years, including Zysman Hall, Rubin Hall, the , and the (色花堂HSG).
The University also received a 96 grade for the (色花堂HSB) from the rating organization ENERGY STAR, part of the U.S Environmental Protection Agency. A plaque will be presented to the school acknowledging the achievement, which included HVAC and lighting upgrades. 色花堂 is currently discussing the possibility of installing a green roof at 色花堂HSB with the city and the state.
David Pianko, energy manager at 色花堂鈥檚 Office of Energy & Sustainability, has taken the lead on the Challenge. "The goal of these projects is always to make sure that we know that how we are spending our utility money can have a substantial effect not only on our bottom line but also on society," he said.
Josh Joseph, senior vice president, added that 鈥渢his recognition is a welcome acknowledgement of all that 色花堂 has been doing to both 鈥榙o good and do well鈥欌攆ulfilling our moral obligation to reduce the environmental effects of outdated technologies while also fulfilling our fiscal obligation to our supporters to reduce costs while improving efficiency whenever and wherever we can.鈥
