SUNY Oneonta Leads In Renewable Energy Innovation

SUNY Oneonta (State University of New York at Oneonta) has become the first SUNY University to purchase Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificates from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s voluntary sales program.

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the project on April 23rd, noting that it is a model for energy users to replicate across the Empire State. The project provides enough locally sourced clean energy to fully power four 200-bed residence halls on the SUNY Oneonta campus.

New York State continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing clean energy solutions and sustainability. I applaud SUNY Oneonta for powering its campus with clean energy. Not only does this program bring the university one step closer to reaching carbon neutrality, but it also provides a blueprint for other SUNY campuses to follow. - New York State Governor Kathy Hochul

Implemented by NYSERDA, the program was established in 2023 to create an opportunity for commercial, industrial, and institutional utility customers to purchase high-quality New York Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificates through a competitive process.

According to the announcement from Governor Hochul, SUNY Oneonta will claim 1,000 MWhs of new, local renewable energy in 2025, converting campus buildings over to heat pump technology to help offset SUNY Oneonta’s electrical usage.

It is part of the university's plan to chart a road map for carbon neutrality by 2045. Organizations that choose to participate can reduce their carbon footprint and support local, renewable energy projects throughout New York State.

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