NYSERDA Press Releases

ST. LAWRENCE-LEWIS BOCES
TO RECEIVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY TECHNOLOGY

NYSERDA will provide more than $64,000

Albany, NY – The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will provide $64,200 for lighting upgrades and occupancy sensors in six St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES buildings. Two of the BOCES buildings are located in Ogdensburg, while the remainder are located in Canton, Gouverneur, Norwood, and Richville. Sempra Energy Solutions, a New York State company located in Latham, New York, is the contractor that will oversee the installation of the energy saving technology.

William M. Flynn, President of NYSERDA said, "Providing financial incentives for energy-efficiency improvements to our schools is important. The financial incentive provided to the St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES School Board will be used for energy-efficiency improvements in six district buildings. The improvements not only provide financial benefits for the district, but also provide an improved environment for students and staff who occupy these buildings."

Senator James W. Wright, Chairman of the New York Senate Energy Committee stated, "The installation of energy efficient lighting and occupancy sensors will decrease power usage, thereby decreasing energy costs. The St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES District, which provides educational opportunities for students from18 local school districts, should see lower electric costs, while reaping the benefits of new lighting technology. "

Assemblywoman Dierdre K Scozzafava said, "Energy conservation is vital if we are to lower our utility costs and become energy self-sufficient. I commend the Board of Education of the St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services for authorizing these energy saving measures."

Funding for this project is provided through the Commercial and Industrial Performance Program which is a component of the New York Energy $mart^SM Program. Financial incentives are paid on a performance basis to contractors implementing cost-effective electrical efficiency improvements or demand reduction for eligible industrial, commercial, institutional, and governmental electric distribution customers.

The New York Energy $mart^SM programs are funded by a System Benefits Charge (SBC) paid by electric distribution customers of Central Hudson, Con Edison, NYSEG, Niagara Mohawk, Orange and Rockland, and Rochester Gas and Electric. NYSERDA, a public benefit corporation established by law in 1975, administers SBC funds and programs under an agreement with the Public Service Commission. The programs are designed to lower electricity costs by encouraging energy efficiency as the State's electric utilities move to competition.

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