Energy
The University at Albany spends approximately $7 million on electricity and over $15 million in utility costs annually. In order to improve the University's sustainability efforts, the Director of Environmental Sustainability works closely with our Energy Manager to assess energy use, promote energy conservation, and implement green technologies and renewable energy systems on campus. These actions help reduce air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and produce significant cost savings.
Some of our current energy programs include: the fall energy campaign, the Empire Commons electric bill program, the intersession savings initiative and the Change a Light campaign. Most recently, the University was awarded a NYSERDA grant to place solar panels on the roof of the Social Science building.
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Energy CampaignUAlbany promotes the conservation of electricity consumption in it's Residence Halls (Indian, State, Dutch, Colonial, and Alumni Quads) and University Apartments (Empire Commons and Freedom Apartments) by giving students the opportunity to earn rewards for saving electricity. During the campaign, the electricity usage of each residence hall and apartment is monitored and updated weekly on the UAlbany Energy Campaign website. |
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Renewable Energy on CampusThe University has been awarded a grant to install solar panels on campus! The grant is from NYSERDA. The 49 kw project will be placed on the Social Science building and will generate enough electricity to power 5 homes and save 996 tons of carbon. |
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Intersession Energy Saving InitiativeDuring the winter intersession, the university implements energy conservation measures from late December to early January. The Energy Savings Initiative web page posts estimated savings, building shutdown dates, and other useful information |
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Change a Light CampaignHundreds of compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs) are distributed to students in conjunction with our energy campaign to raise energy awareness and conservation. Every dorm office has a supply so students can turn in their old incandescent bulbs for the energy efficient CFL's. |
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Empire Commons Electricity BillsThe Office of Environmental Sustainability distributes simulated electricity bills to residences living in Empire Commons. Over 300 bills are given to over 1,000 students living in the apartment complex. The bills are intended to inform students on the amount of electricity they consume per month. |
News & Events
- Shredding Day, May 3
- Bike Expo, May 5, 10 am to 4 pm, Washington Park
- Sustainability Roundtable, May 6, 4 pm University Hall 306
- G3 Final Presentations, May 15
- Give and Go, May 15 to 22
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Office of Environmental Sustainability
University at Albany, State University of New York - University Hall 212 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222 Phone (518) 956-8120 Fax (518) 956-8121
