Leaving the Mesozoic Behind: From Fossil Fuels to the Future via Carbon-Neutral Buildings

New York State’s carbon-neutral policies and on-the-ground programs are the leading edge in the Northeast and provide a model for all communities. Come be informed and inspired by NYSERDA’s upcoming Carbon Neutral Buildings Roadmap. As part of Governor Cuomo’s Green New Deal for New York, NYSERDA has been spearheading the development of an overarching framework for decarbonizing New York’s buildings by 2050. This presentation will outline the policies and programmatic areas that will achieve radical reduction in the carbon emissions of buildings. Solutions include envelope and other energy conservation measures, smart controls and load shifting, electrification, and onsite storage and generation to drive deep efficiency across varying building sectors, typologies, and geographies. This session will describe the Roadmap’s policy priorities and coordination with New York’s Climate Action Council.