On June 10, 2001, New York State Governor George Pataki issued Executive Order No. 111, "Directing State Agencies to be More Energy Efficient and Environmentally Aware." This Executive Order requires all State agencies to achieve a reduction in energy consumption in buildings they own, lease, or operate 35% of by 2010 relative to 1990 levels. Additionally, the Executive Order establishes energy performance objectives for State agencies in five areas:
• Existing buildings
• New buildings and substantial renovations of existing buildings
• Procurement of energy efficient products
• Purchase of power from renewable sources
• Procurement of clean fueled vehicles
SUNY Fredonia applauds Governor George Pataki for Executive Order 111 and NYSERDA for their compliance program and for the significant support it provides State agencies interested in reducing energy consumption. By promoting "Green and Clean," the Executive Order has the potential to substantially reduce the environmental and dollar costs associated with State agency energy use. It can also significantly advance environmentally friendly green building design and provide "market push" for the development of indigenous New York wind energy and green power – thus promoting the sustainable energy policy and practices so essential to our economy and future well-being. Fredonia is committed to meeting and, where possible, surpassing the requirements of Executive Order 111. We appreciate the opportunity to reinforce this critically important mandate and to provide Statewide energy leadership.
A summary and complete text of Executive Order 111, is available in Appendices I and II
Executive Order implementation guidelines have been developed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
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