Reducing our collective carbon emissions is an increasing necessity. As a New York Metro area leader in environmental research and education—see our top-ranked Environmental Law program—Pace has a long history of supporting programs to further sustainability throughout its campuses; and as an institution, understands the importance of leading the way when it comes to supporting and implementing clean energy projects.
As the University undergoes a major renovation of One Pace Plaza, Pace has a rare opportunity to do just that, thanks in part to a major grant from New York State to reduce carbon emissions.
Pace was recently awarded $1,486,720 from New York State as part of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge, a competitive program that provides funding to large energy users such as manufacturers, universities, and health care facilities in New York State to support responsible energy initiatives. The funding will contribute to Pace’s reimagining of One Pace Plaza East via beneficial electrification and energy efficiency that will reduce total electricity consumption, part of a campus transformation that will include new academic spaces, a modernized residence hall, and a new state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center that will serve the performing and creative arts programs that are part of the Sands College of Performing Arts.
Pace’s Director of Energy and Resiliency Ryan McEnany, who was instrumental in securing the award, noted that the funding will play a major role in enabling Pace to reach important sustainability goals.
“We are extremely grateful to be selected for the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge award,” said McEnany. “It is our goal to showcase Pace University’s commitment to sustainability nationally and to continue to reduce our carbon emissions, especially through the implementation of this project that will utilize beneficial electrification of our heating system.”
“It is our goal to showcase Pace University’s commitment to sustainability nationally and to continue to reduce our carbon emissions, especially through the implementation of this project that will utilize beneficial electrification of our heating system.”
Pace’s renovation of One Pace Plaza East was one out of 15 projects selected by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority that will reduce carbon emissions and greenhouses gases throughout the state. In short, it is a continuation of Pace’s ongoing sustainability efforts, which have already resulted in a 20% reduction in energy costs and a 26% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
"By bringing stakeholders from across the University together, we've been able to identify and apply for public grants that support the amazing work done here at Pace," said Jerry McKinstry, assistant vice president for Public Affairs and founder of the Grants Strategy Group. "I'm incredibly grateful for the time and effort that this group has dedicated so far, and eager for us to pursue other opportunities that support the University’s mission."
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