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 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
For a summary and complete
text of Executive Order 111, please see Appendices I and II.
Executive Order implementation guidelines have been developed
by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(NYSERDA). See: http://www.nyserda.org/
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.
The Facilities
Management Department uses energy star equipment, where available,
for the replacement of existing equipment.
