New York State FY23–24 GreenNY Progress Report on Sustainability

The GreenNY Council (led by OGS with NYPA and NYSERDA participation) released the Thirteenth Progress Report “Greening New York State,” summarizing FY 23–24 implementation of Executive Order 22 across 75 Affected Entities.

• Key achievements and commitments: 8.4 trillion BTUs of energy-saving projects logged (≈76% of the 11 trillion BTU BuildSmart 2025 goal), 67,818 trees planted, 1,051,111 tons recycled (overall recycling rate 89%), and ~$228 million spent on green products and services in FY 23–24; statewide targets include 100% renewable electricity by 2030, 100% ZEV light-duty fleet by 2035, and 11 trillion BTUs energy savings by end of 2025. Annual GreenNY Forum: November 14, 2024, NYPA White Plains office — agenda included EO 22 progress, best practices, and Sustainability Coordinator peer exchange.

• Background and concrete program details: EO 22 designates the GreenNY Council as implementer; all 75 Affected Entities reported for FY 23–24. NYPA-supported BuildSmart projects constituted 61.8% of State progress. Notable project specifics: OMH’s 2.8 MW solar array with battery storage (meets >25% of campus electricity), SUNY Delhi $37.9 million Farnsworth Hall geothermal renovation, OPRHP’s Hither Hills solar saving $45,000/year, and aggregate refrigerant emissions reported 48,869 metric tons CO2e. Fleet details: 17,250 light-duty vehicles (excluding emergency vehicles) with 1,269 (7.4%) ZEVs reported; 452 ZEVs purchased in FY 23–24; infrastructure planning includes 600+ charging ports across 50+ locations. All facts are drawn directly from the FY 23–24 GreenNY report.