ONEONTA, N.Y. (WBNG) — Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the State University of New York at Oneonta is the first SUNY to purchase Tier 1 Renewable Energy Certificates.

This purchase from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, or NYSERDA, is a model for energy users to replicate across the State. It will provide enough locally sourced clean energy to fully power four 200-bed residence halls on the SUNY Oneonta campus.

“New York State continues to demonstrate its commitment to advancing clean energy solutions and sustainability,” Hochul said. “I applaud SUNY Oneonta for powering its campus with clean energy. Not only does this program bring the university one step closer to reaching carbon neutrality, but it also provides a blueprint for other SUNY campuses to follow.”

SUNY Oneonta will claim 1,000 MWhs of new, local renewable energy through its REC purchase this year.

By participating in NYSERDA’s program, organizations, including SUNY Oneonta, will reduce their carbon footprint and support local, renewable energy projects throughout New York State.

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