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On June 10, 2001, New York Governor George Pataki issued Executive Order No. 111, "Directing State Agencies to be More Energy Efficient and Environmentally Aware." This Executive Order reinforces UB's energy policies and requires all State agencies to do the following:
Overall Energy Consumption - Achieve a 35% reduction of energy consumption in all buildings by 2010, compared to 1990.
Existing Buildings - Undertake energy conservation measures, including but not limited to, shutting off office equipment; adjusting setting of space temperatures; turning off lighting in unoccupied spaces; inspecting, re-commissioning or re-tuning HVAC equipment; cycling and restarting equipment to reduce peak loads. Strive to meet Energy Star building efficiency criteria for energy performance and indoor environmental quality.
New Buildings and Substantial Renovations of Existing Buildings - Follow guidelines for the construction of green buildings including guidelines set forth in green building tax credit law and LEED green building rating system. Effective immediately, achieve a 20% improvement over Energy Code for all new construction. For substantial renovations of existing buildings, 10% improvement. Energy Star building energy efficiency criteria shall be incorporated.
Procurement of Energy-Efficient Products - Purchase only Energy Star compliant equipment or highly efficient equipment (in the case of non-Energy Star rated equipment).
Purchase of Power from Renewable Sources - 10% of electric power purchases must be green power by 2005; 20% by 2010.
Procurement of Clean Fueled Vehicles - Increasing percentage of new vehicles must be alternative fuel, including hybrid. 50% of new light-duty vehicles acquired by State agencies shall be alternative fuel by 2005; 100% by 2010. Operators of medium and heavy-duty vehicles must implement measures to reduce petroleum consumption and use alternative fuels.
Guidelines for implementing the Executive Order are being developed by NYSERDA.
Full text of Executive Order 111 available: click here
More information on Executive Order from NYSERDA: click here
Downloadable version: [ms-word.doc]
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