Energy Conservation

The primary goal of the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board's Energy Conservation program is to support energy conservation and alternative energy development in Central New York. To achieve this goal, the CNY RPDB sought and received designation by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as the CNY Energy Smart Communities Coordinator. This designation provides the agency an opportunity to assist individuals, businesses, and local municipalities access to NYSERDA financial resources for energy conservation and efficiency programs.

In addition to serving as a regional information exchange and resources hub for NYSERDA, the CNY RPDB is actively engaged in planning the development of alternative energy projects. Key initiatives under investigation include community wind farms, biomass energy facilities, and a regional district cooling system.