# NYSERDA Funding For New Campus Buildings Helps Reduce Energy Costs by a Combined $167,000 Annually

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- Published: 2016-04-17T03:58:24-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

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NYSERDA and the University of Rochester with a High Performance Building Plaque 
last week. All for energy-saving investments. Those that will reduce energy costs
by a combined $167,000 annually.

Monroe Community College’s PAC Center and the University of Rochester’s renovated
Data Center. All were supported by most noteworthy $300,000 in [NYSERDA](https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/)
incentives. Those which also helped fund the purchase and installation of advanced
[energy efficiency technologies](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/02/10-energy-saving-technologies-for-homes-you-should-consider/).

That’s also including high performance lighting and occupancy controls. Also high
efficiency fans, pumps and motors. Finally, a water-side economizer. One which uses
free outdoor air to cool water. All used in data center air handling systems. I 
mean, that’s among other measures. 

# The energy savings

I mean more than 945,000 kilowatt hours. It is equivalent to the amount of electricity
consumed by 137 single-family homes annually. Also it will be realized by these 
institutions every year for years to come.

NYSERDA High Performance Building Plaques are presented to hospitals. Also colleges
and universities. Furthermore, schools, businesses and other organizations. Those
that have constructed or substantially renovated buildings. Especially to perform
at least 30 percent above the New York State Energy Conservation Construction Code.

Monroe Community College and the University of Rochester are the 49th and 50^(th)
recipients of the plaque, and their new buildings are rated to perform 33% and 42%
above code, respectively. Other Rochester Region recipients of this award include
the City of Rochester Water Authority, Roberts Wesleyan College’s Golisano Library
and the YMC East Side in Penfield.

## Cumulative Savings

Since 2009, NYSERDA has provided more than $6.5 million to help reduce electricity
consumption by approximately 22.8 million kilowatt hours in 119 new construction
projects throughout Monroe County. That’s the equivalent of the annual electricity
consumption of nearly 3,315 single-family homes.

NYSERDA’s New Construction Program provides assistance. First of all, to incorporate
energy efficiency measures. Also, add sustainable building practices into the design,
construction and operation. That’s of new or substantially renovated buildings. 
Green building incentives also are available to customers pursuing [LEED](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/02/new-green-home-on-track-for-platinum-leed-certification/)
certification. These measures are designed to save energy. Especially through reduced
electricity demand. Moreover, further reduce building operating costs.

For existing facilities, NYSERDA incentives can be used for lighting retrofits. 
Also upgrades to motors systems. In addition,[ energy](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/08/10-largest-wind-project-development-2022/)
management systems, heating and cooling systems and other operations. Assistance
also is available for energy audits. Especially to help indentify cost-effective
opportunities. All to increase energy efficiency. Thereby develop plans to reduce
greenhouse gas emission inventories and more.

> For more information, visit [NYSERDA](https://nyserda.ny.gov/)

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