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From Planning to Doing: Decarbonizing State-Owned Campuses & Facilities

New York State is leading by example to decarbonize facilities in support of the state’s climate action goals. State entities (Office of General Services and SUNY) managing large campuses (Empire State Plaza and UAlbany) have been working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This panel will discuss the approaches and processes, and share the unique challenges of developing long-term action plans for State facilities while balancing operational and organizational priorities.

Event Date
Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Room / Location
The Hub
Learning Objectives

Describe how New York State entities are decarbonizing State assets and campuses

Explain how State entities approach balancing priorities from policy mandates, organizational needs, and economic realities

Summarize the lessons learned from long-term planning for State owned facilities and assets, particularly for older building stock

Explore strategies to communicate long-term energy master plans to different audiences

CEU Information

Pending approval for 1 credit hour toward AIA, BOC, BPI, LEED, NARI, Phius, and RESNET certification

Session ID
NYC26-203