12 0516 city of schenectady md csresc v2
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Building Support for a Cleaner Greener CommunityTRANSCRIPT
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City of SchenectadyBuilding Support for a
“Cleaner Greener Community”
May 23, 2012
Mark De Chiro
Coordinator, Capital/Saratoga Energy $mart Communities
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About NYSERDA
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
New York Energy Research Development Authority
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Steps in Getting Started
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)
Assessment is key
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Public Announcement December 2006
NYSERDA recognized City of Schenectady as becoming Energy $mart
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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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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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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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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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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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Thank You!
Questions?
Mark De Chiro
518-542-5175, [email protected]
NYSERDA is a Household name in Schenectady !