BARUCH COLLEGE–Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a $150 million investment to make New York’s public colleges greener and more energy-efficient on Feb. 12.
The new initiative allocates $100 million to SUNY for clean energy projects, including a thermal energy network at SUNY Buffalo, while CUNY will receive $50 million for solar panel installation, energy storage systems and heat pumps to shrink its carbon footprint.
By modernizing campus infrastructure, the funding aims to cut emissions, lower energy costs and position New York’s public colleges as leaders in sustainability throughout the country.
“New York’s higher education institutions play a significant role in leading by example to help advance a cleaner, greener future,” Hochul said.
