Building Support for a Cleaner Greener Community

1. May 23, 2012
Mark De Chiro
Coordinator, Capital/Saratoga Energy $mart Communities
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2. About NYSERDA
New York Energy Research Development Authority
 Public benefit corporation: offers objective information and
analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and funding.
 Helps New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use
renewable energy, and reduce their reliance on fossil fuels.
 NYSERDA professionals work to protect our environment and
create clean-energy jobs.
 Developing partnerships to advance innovative energy solutions in
New York since 1975.
www.nyserda.ny.gov
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3. Steps in Getting Started
 Assessment is key
 Governmental and community needs
 Financial situation
 Problem solving potential
 Identify critical capital improvements
 Potential energy efficiency projects
 Willingness
 What are similar communities doing (Oakland CA)
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4. Public Announcement December 2006
NYSERDA recognized City of Schenectady as becoming Energy $mart
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5. Building a Sustainable Foundation
 September 2006 - NYSERDA gives go-ahead to explore potential energy
activities
 December 2006 - ESCO Performance Contract starts for city operations and
facilities (NYSERDA Incentives and Loan Fund)
 Savings potential 120k a year
 2006 - U.S. Conference of Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
Signed by Mayor
 Spring 2007 - Formation of the Think Green Committee to embrace Green
Housing Model, secured $1 Million in U.S. HUD funding (integration of
NYSERDA’s programs )
 July 2007 - Energy Advisory Board formed by Mayors Office and City Council
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6. Expanding Green Initiatives
 Goal – Integrate energy efficiency on a wider scale,
i.e., city operations and community
 NYSERDA – $1,172,000: Wastewater Plant CHP, energy studies
(Flex Tech) and Existing Facilities Performance incentives
 City Council passes Climate Smart Communities and Cool City
Resolutions
 Energy Advisory Board completes energy use and carbon
footprint analysis city wide all inclusive
 USDOE – $ 600,000: $560K Wastewater Plant, $40K Energy
Conservation Strategy Plan (includes community outreach and
NYSERDA)
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7. Continuing Project Timeline
 2009 – NYSDOT Diesel Vehicle Emissions Reduction Funding ($176K)
for diesel fleet study and retrofits to reduce particle emissions
 2009-2010 – City funded housing rehabilitation utilizing NYS Homes
and Community Renewal funding utilizing NYSERDA’s Home
Performance with ENERGY STAR® incentives and qualified
contractors
 2010 – Increase in trash recycling through education ($15 per ton)
commodity revenue to city
 2012-2014 – LEED Platinum and Gold certified, affordable homes
completed using ENERGY STAR® Homes, Green Residential Building,
and Power Naturally (PV) NYSERDA Programs 14 built 4 in porgress
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8. Ongoing Activities
 City supports business development referrals and IDA activates
though Metroplex Development Authority
 Schenectady County passes legislation in 2008 embracing energy
efficiency
 Key to the City Home Buyers Program funding NYSERDA energy
efficiency improvements above value of home included in mortgage
using GJGNY Energy Audits
 High concentration of NYSERDA funded projects in Downtown
Schenectady
 NYSERDA benchmarking study on city hall 60k Sq.Ft. – Wafting for
results
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9. Sustaining Forward Momentum
 City looking at Solar PV power purchasing agreements
 Exploring replacement of city street lighting with LED lighting
technology. Siemens may purchase street lighting and replace with
GE LED Technology lamps.
 Expansion of Combined Heat & Power project
 Inclusion of HPwES into CDBG affordable Housing Project
 Foreclosed Homes Project may include NYSERDA’s Low-rise NCP
 Electric Vehicle support equipment (PON 2301) under consideration
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10. Thank You!
NYSERDA is a Household name in Schenectady !
Questions?
Mark De Chiro
518-542-5175, markdechiro@verizon.net
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