Energy Research

at The State University of New York

Renewable & Alternative Fuels • Energy Production and Storage • Efficiency & Conservation

The State University of

New York (SUNY), is the
nation’s largest compre-
hensive system of public
higher education. SUNY
researchers are leading
the way to a smarter, more
secure and cleaner energy
future through innovative
approaches to renewable
and alternative fuels,
energy production, and
efficiency & conservation.
The State University
of New York
Energy Research at
The State University of New York
RENEWABLE AND ALTERNATIVE FUELS

RENEWABLE/ALTERNATIVE FUELS
SUNY researchers are exploring America’s
abundant natural resources as cheap, convenient
and clean alternatives to traditional fossil fuels.
Faculty research in renewable technologies,
such as biomass, solar and wind seeks to apply
plentiful, domestic resources to energy produc-
tion with environmentally friendly applications.

Anaerobic Methane Digester – Examining the effects

on gas production with various animal and food waste
input, particularly the quality of the methane as a fuel
and its potential for use in an internal combustion engine.
Contact: Mr. James VanRiper, SUNY Morrisville,
(315) 684-6054, [email protected]

Biodiesel – Developing efficient methods for

WHO WE ARE producing biodiesel from vegetable oil.
The State University of New York (SUNY) Contact: Dr. Matthew Bullwinkel, SUNY Canton,
is the nation’s largest comprehensive (315) 386-7091, [email protected]
system of public higher education. SUNY’s Mr. Douglas Hammond, SUNY Cobleskill,
(518) 255-5529, [email protected]
64 unique institutions offer more than 6,000
Mr. James VanRiper, SUNY Morrisville,
fields of study to over 414,000 students. (315) 684-6054, [email protected]
SUNY conducts nearly $900 million in
Biohydrogen – Exploring the use of photosynthetic
sponsored research annually and ranks
bacteria in the production of hydrogen.
in the top 15 U.S. institutions in patents
Contact: Dr. Neil Ringler, SUNY ESF,
issued each year. (315) 470-6606, [email protected]

Biomass - Using willow as a sustainable, alternative

WHAT WE ARE DOING
crop for the production of bioproducts, biofuels and
SUNY researchers are leading the way to a bioenergy.
smarter, more secure and cleaner energy Contact: Dr. Neil Ringler, SUNY ESF, (315) 470-6606,
[email protected]
future through innovative approaches to
Dr. Arthur Hurlbut, SUNY Canton, (315) 386-8601,
renewable and alternative fuels, energy
[email protected]
production, and energy conservation. Using
state-of-the-art facilities and working with Ethanol and butanol biofuel – Using wood
biomass to naturally and efficiently produce ethanol
strategic partners, these researchers are and butanol to extend gasoline.
exploring novel ways to decrease emissions Contact: Dr. Neil Ringler, SUNY ESF, (315) 470-6606,
and improve the environment, reduce [email protected]
dependence on foreign fuel, increase energy Dr. Larry Walker, NYS College of Agriculture & Life
security, and boost economic development Sciences at Cornell University, (607) 255-2478,
[email protected]
in New York State and across the country.
 Renewable & Alternative Fuels • Energy Production and Storage • Efficiency & Conservation

RENEWABLE/ALTERNATIVE FUELS Hydrogen economy – Developing better performing

distribution, storage and safety systems to accelerate the
use of renewable hydrogen.
Contact: Dr. Pradeep Haldar, University at Albany,
(518) 437-8686, [email protected]
Dr. Eric Cotts, Binghamton University,
(607) 777-2217, [email protected]
Dr. Ann-Marie Scheidt, SUNY Stony Brook,
(631) 632-7006, [email protected]
Dr. Jim Shelby, NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred
University, (607) 871-2470, [email protected]
Dr. Matt Hall, NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred
University, (607) 871-3143, [email protected]
Dr. Devinder Mahajan, SUNY Stony Brook,
(631) 632-8052 [email protected]

Hydrogen from coal – Using nanoparticles to

develop membrane reactors that produce hydrogen
from coal.
Contact: Dr. Carl R.F. Lund, University at Buffalo,
(716) 645-2911 ext. 2211, [email protected]

Hydrogen from mixed gas streams – Recovering

and purifying hydrogen from other gases via absorption
into hollow glass microspheres (HGMS).
Contact: Dr. Jim Shelby, NYS College of Ceramics at
Alfred University, (607) 871-2470, [email protected] Solar energy – Exploring the potential of chemical
systems for the transformation of solar energy to
Hydrogen from water – Developing a low cost chemical energy.
method for generating hydrogen from water.
Contact: Dr. David F. Watson, University at Buffalo,
Contact: Dr. Junghyun Cho, Binghamton University, (716) 645-6800 ext. 2154, [email protected]
(607) 777-2897, [email protected]
Dr. David K. Geiger, SUNY Geneseo,
Dr. Eric Cotts, Binghamton University, (585) 245-5452, [email protected]
(607) 777-2217, [email protected]
Dr. Matthew Bullwinkel, SUNY Canton,
Dr. Doreen Edwards, NYS College of Ceramics at 315-386-7091, [email protected]
Alfred University, (607) 871-2284, [email protected]
Synthesis gas – Producing a renewable “syngas” from
Dr. Scott Misture, NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred wood biomass as a fuel source for fuel cells and other
University, (607) 871-2348, [email protected] systems currently using non-renewable natural gas.
Hydrogen sensors – Developing all-optical Contact: Dr. Neil Ringler, SUNY ESF, (315) 470-6606,
hydrogen sensors that can detect low levels of hydrogen [email protected]
concentrations.
Syngas Production from Biowaste – Examining
Contact: Dr. Michael Carpenter, University at Albany, the production of clean energy from agricultural and
(518) 437-8685, [email protected] municipal biowaste through the process of gasification.
New York Lieutenant Governor’s Renewable Contact: Dr. Douglas Goodale, SUNY Cobleskill,
Energy Task Force – The Task Force will advise the (518) 255-5332, [email protected]
governor's office on strategies to reduce dependence
on fossil fuels.
Contact: Dr. David O. Carpenter, Task Force Member,
SUNY Albany, (518) 525-2660, [email protected]

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 Renewable & Alternative Fuels • Energy Production and Storage • Efficiency & Conservation

ENERGY PRODUCTION AND STORAGE

ENERGY PRODUCTION AND STORAGE Recycled solar power tubes – Developing a
Innovations developed by SUNY researchers in fuel cells ceramic coating that can be used to refurbish failed
and other efficient power generation technologies are solar collector tubes.
helping to design a more sustainable future while reducing Contact: Dr. Doreen Edwards, NYS College of
the nation’s dependency on foreign sources of energy. Ceramics at Alfred University, (607) 871-2284,
Advanced batteries – Developing batteries that [email protected]
combine high energy density with high charge and Dr. William Carty, NYS College of Ceramics at
discharge capability at low cost and with long life. Alfred University, (607) 871-2451, [email protected]
Contact: Dr. M. Stanley Whittingham, Binghamton
Solar (photovoltaic) cells – Developing a new
University, (607) 777-4623, [email protected]
generation of solar cell devices to achieve affordable,
Dr. Ann-Marie Scheidt, SUNY Stony Brook, widespread and practical photovoltaic power generation.
(631) 632-7006, [email protected]
Contact: Dr. Pradeep Haldar, University at Albany,
Dr. Clare P. Grey, SUNY Stony Brook, (518) 437-8686, [email protected]
(631) 632-9548, [email protected]
Dr. Paras N. Prasad, University at Buffalo,
Advanced capacitors – Developing capacitors that (716) 645-6800 ext. 2099, [email protected]
combine long life and low cost with very fast charge and Dr. Ann-Marie Scheidt, SUNY Stony Brook,
discharge capabilities. (631) 632-7006, [email protected]
Contact: Dr. M. Stanley Whittingham, Binghamton Mark Schneider, SUNY Delhi, (607) 746-4245,
University, (607) 777-4623, [email protected] [email protected]
Dr. Seshu B. Desu, Binghamton University, Dr. Imin Kao, SUNY Stony Brook,
(607) 777-2871, [email protected] (631) 632-8308, [email protected]
Energy Storage, Solar Cells and LED – Dr. Chad Korach, SUNY Stony Brook,
(631) 632-1182, [email protected]
Contact: Dr. Seshu B. Desu, Binghamton University,
(607) 777-2871, [email protected] Dr. Charles Fortmann, SUNY Stony Brook,
(631) 632-9343, [email protected]
Fuel cells – Improving durability, cost effectiveness,
performance and commercial viability of fuel cells. Thermoelectric generators – Using thin film
multilayer structures to fabricate quantum well materials
Contact: Dr. Pradeep Haldar, University at Albany, to recover waste heat from automobiles, furnaces etc.
(518) 437-8686, [email protected]
Contact: Dr. Pradeep Haldar, University at Albany,
Dr. John Welch, University at Albany, (518) 437-4455, (518) 437-8686, [email protected]
[email protected]
Dr. C.J. Zhong, Binghamton University, Ultracapacitors – Developing ultracapacitors (super-
(607) 777-4605, [email protected] capacitor or electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC))
Dr. Nikolay Dimitrov, Binghamton University, with higher energy and power density through innova-
(607) 777-4271, [email protected] tive electrodes and electrolytes to bring significant bene-
fits in both “peak-assist” and “power-assist” applications.
Dr. M. Stanley Whittingham, Binghamton University,
(607) 777-4623, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Pradeep Haldar, SUNY Albany,
(518) 437-8686, [email protected]
Dr. Neil Ringler, SUNY ESF, (315) 470-6606,
[email protected] Wind turbines – Advancing wind turbine
Dr. Hazem Tawfik, Farmingdale State College, technology to generate power.
(631) 420-2307, [email protected] Contact: Asst. Prof. Michael Newtown, SUNY Canton,
Dr. Ann-Marie Scheidt, SUNY Stony Brook, (315) 386-7219, [email protected]
(631) 632-7006, [email protected]
Mr. James VanRiper, SUNY Morrisville,
Dr. Doreen Edwards, NYS College of Ceramics at (315) 684-6054, [email protected]
Alfred University, (607) 871-2284, [email protected]
Dr. Scott Misture, NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred Wood biomass – Producing heat and electric power
University, (607) 871-2438, [email protected] from agriculture and wood residues and wood biomass.
Dr. Sanjay Sampath, SUNY Stony Brook, Contact: Dr. Neil Ringler, SUNY ESF, (315) 470-6606,
(631) 632-9512, [email protected] [email protected]
Dr. Clare P. Grey, SUNY Stony Brook, (631) 632-9548, Barbara Hein, COE in WATER at SUNY Delhi,
[email protected] (607) 746-4594, [email protected]
Dr. Devinder Mahajan, SUNY Stony Brook,
(631) 632-8052, [email protected]

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EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION Metal halide lamps – Investigating next generation
SUNY researchers are designing new technologies materials for metal halide lamps that offer higher efficiencies
and systems that aim to secure energy independence and longer lifetimes than standard incandescent lamps.
by increasing efficiency and decreasing usage. Contact: Dr. Matt Hall, NYS College of Ceramics at
Advanced Power Electronics – Developing Alfred University, (607) 871-3143, [email protected]
cryo-cooled power amplifiers that are more efficient Dr. Scott Misture, NYS College of Ceramics at Alfred
than current technologies. University, (607) 871-2438, [email protected]
Contact: Dr. Pradeep Haldar, University at Albany,
(518) 437-8686, [email protected] Naturally-chilled H2O – Exploring potential for
using water from the depths of Lake Ontario to cool
Biodegradable plastics – Using forest-derived City of Syracuse buildings.
bioproducts to produce biodegradable plastics that
Contact: Dr. Neil Ringler, SUNY ESF, (315) 470-6606,
replace conventional, petroleum-based plastics.
[email protected]
Contact: Dr. Neil Ringler, SUNY ESF, (315) 470-6606,
[email protected] Next generation superconductors – Developing
high temperature superconductors that can save up to
Energy Economics – Resource and Environmental 20 percent of electrical output and has applications in
Economics, Energy Economics, Public Economics motors, generators, transformers and fault current limiters.
Contact: Dr. Zili Yang, Binghamton University, Contact: Dr. Pradeep Haldar, University at Albany,
(607) 777-4726, [email protected] (518) 437-8686, [email protected]
Fuel and Emissions Sensors – Chemical sensors OLEDS (organic light-emitting diodes) –
compatible for operation within harsh combustion Contact: Dr. Bahgat Sammakia, Binghamton
environments resulting in optimized efficiency and University, (607) 777-6880, [email protected]
minimization of emissions.
Contact: Michael A. Carpenter, Ph.D., SUNY Albany, Residential home construction – Designing and
(518) 437-8686, www.albany.edu/wwwres/sensors testing structures for minimal energy losses.
Contact: Prof. Richard Harrington, SUNY Delhi,
Fuel efficiency – Exploring the combustion process (607) 746-4083, [email protected].
to design improved fuel injectors for diesel engines.
Asst. Prof. Michael Newtown, SUNY Canton,
Contact: Dr. Ann-Marie Scheidt, SUNY Stony Brook, 315-386-7219, [email protected]
(631) 632-7006, [email protected]
Dr. Lin-Shu Wang, SUNY Stony Brook, Ride-sharing – Developing an application using
(631) 632-8342, [email protected] both internet and mobile phone technologies to connect
communities to facilitate ride-sharing.
Dr. James Glimm, SUNY Stony Brook,
(631) 632-8355, [email protected] Contact: Dr. Brooke Singer, SUNY Purchase,
(914) 251-6644, [email protected]
Lighting technologies – Designing new methods Prof. Peter Ohring, (914) 251-6678,
and materials to build the light emitting diodes (LED) [email protected]
required for cost effective solid-state illumination
technologies. Self–cleaning windows and walls – Exploring
Contact: Dr. Fatemeh (Shadi) Shahedipour-Sandvik, Titania (TiO2), which is biologically and chemically
University at Albany, (518) 437-8686, inert, for use in self–cleaning windows and walls.
[email protected] Contact: Dr. Junghyun Cho, Binghamton University,
Dr. Ann-Marie Scheidt, SUNY Stony Brook, (607) 777-2897, [email protected]
(631) 632-7006, [email protected]
Solar energy resource management –
Dr. Michael Dudley, SUNY Stony Brook, Development of satellite remote sensing methods for
(631) 632-8500, [email protected] real-time monitoring of solar energy systems’ impact on
utility power grids, including outage migration and
smart solar load management. This research will
maximize use and growth of solar energy.
Contact: Dr. Richard Perez, SUNY Albany,
(518) 437-8751, [email protected]
FOCUSED FACILITIES FOCUSED FACILITIES - In partnership with the New York Solar Energy
Industries Association and several solar companies,
The SUNY Center for Sustainable and Renewable
E2TAC created the Solar Initiative of New York
Energy located at the SUNY ESF, is a 64-campus
(SINY) to assist in raising awareness of the role of
research and development clearinghouse in the critical
photovoltaics in New York.
area of energy sufficiency and sustainability.
The Center is presently conducting research and Business Acceleration
demonstration in the following areas: E2TAC is a founding member of the National Renewable
Energy Laboratory’s Clean Energy Alliance (CEA).
- renewable molten carbonate fuel cell operations
- photovoltaic power generation Since 2000, E2TAC has provided guidance to small
- solar-fueled hydrogen generation and start-up organizations in the form of business plan
- biomass energy feedstock agroforestry production development, networking opportunities and partnerships.
- biomass feedstock production from New York’s
forest-products industry The National Institute for Sustainable Energy (NISE)
- biomass combined heat and power sole-firing is a world-class center for zero energy and sustainability
and co-firing with fossil fuels energy production through a unique partnership with Albany architecture
- biomass gasification for synthetic gas and design firm Einhorn Yaffee and Prescott Architects
- hydrogen extraction and biotechnical hydrogen and Engineers (EYP). Through NISE, EYP and E2TAC
production from biomass collaborate to convert zero energy concepts and innova-
- wood-based integrated biorefinary development tions into actual business opportunities and revenue-
generating initiatives in established markets, including
- commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol production
integrated building modeling and energy simulation,
Contact: Dr. Edwin H. White, Director, energy efficiency, new energy technology, and monitor-
(315) 470-6732, [email protected] ing and control.

The Energy and Environmental Technology Research supports the development of skills and soft-
Applications Center (E2TAC) was created in 1998 to ware necessary to simulate building envelope and system
support energy and environmental technology deploy- performance and energy consumption. This joint
ment through accelerated commercialization by leverag- research evaluates and develops different control systems
ing partnerships between industry, government and that allow the integration of existing energy sources with
university. It serves as an active expansion of the alternative energy sources such as wind power, photo-
University at Albany’s College of Nanoscale Science and voltaics, or photochromatic glass to develop zero energy
Engineering (CNSE), a $4.2 billion, 450,000-square- facilities. This joint program provides leadership in
defining and recommending specifications for imple-
foot facility that has attracted more than 250 global
mentation, advancing policy-relevant knowledge about
corporate partners. Through E2TAC, the College is
the most important challenges of energy efficient design,
contributing to technology development that leads to
use of clean energy technologies and other critical issues
the integration of nanoelectronics and nanotechnology where energy, nanotechnology, environmental policy,
in advanced energy and environmental applications. and sustainability intersect.
Technology Thrusts of E2TAC New Energy New York is a consortium of over 40 New
- Energy Efficiency - Power Electronics York energy-related technology organizations convened
- Ultracapacitors - Photovoltaics by E2TAC to expand and promote energy technology
- Thermoelectrics - Chemical Sensors excellence in New York State. The consortium was
- High-temperature - Fuel Cells created to pursue common technology initiatives to
Superconductors bring attention to the area’s leadership on clean-energy
resources, and provide benefits to each of the members
E2TAC Education & Outreach Programs through cooperation and coordination of marketing
- The College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering initiatives. In addition, the consortium promotes
offers MS and Ph.D. programs with specializations expanding economic development opportunities and
in energy and environmental technologies. placing New York State as an important focus of energy
- NY Loves Energy is designed to promote awareness development in the nation.
of the advantages of starting, growing and building Contact: Dr. Pradeep Haldar, Professor, College of
energy-related companies in New York State. Nanoscale Science and Engineering; Head, Nano-
- The New York Fuel Cell Network is committed to Engineering Constellation; Director, Energy and
the development of the fuel cell industry within Environmental Technology Applications Center;
New York State. University at Albany, (518) 437-8686,
- Tech Valley Energy Forums [email protected]
- New Energy Symposia
FOCUSED FACILITIES The Solar Energy Center at Farmingdale State College Stony Brook University has extensive experience in
conducts applied research to support solar products nanotechnology and energy research; having received
and systems. The Center is accredited as a “Training $325 million in research funding from government and
Institution” and “Continuing Education Institution” on private industry. Stony Brook has fostered coordinated
Solar Energy by the Institute of Sustainable Power. This research and academic programs across NY universities.
is the first such center to be accredited in the Northeast In particular Stony Brook is under contract for nan-
and the fourth in the entire United States. The Center otechnology research at Argonne National Laboratory,
has a vision to expand on other renewable energy tech- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
nologies, such as wind and geothermal sources, and to and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBL) and
establish a Regional Renewable and Alternate Energy is a major partner in the Center for Functional
Learning Center. Nanomaterials at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Contact: Prof. Yelleshpur Dathatri, Director, Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) managed
(631) 420-2450, [email protected] by Stony Brook for DOE is a multi-program national
laboratory operated by Brookhaven Science Associates
The Advanced Energy Research and Technology
for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Its role for
Center (AERTC) headed by Stony Brook University, was
the DOE is to produce excellent science and advanced
announced last spring. Its mission will be identification
technology with the cooperation, support, and appropri-
of energy sources which ensure sustained, responsible
economic development; encouragement of new invest- ate involvement of our scientific and local communities.
ments in energy-related ventures, delivery of energy- The fundamental elements of the Laboratory's role in
related cost savings, and creation of new employment support of the four DOE strategic missions are the
opportunities. It will also prepare New York for the following:
business opportunities and challenges of a “new energy • To conceive, design, construct, and operate complex,
economy. leading edge, user-oriented facilities in response to the
needs of the DOE and the international community
The AERTC has received a $35 million commitment
of users.
from New York State to cover upfront costs for con-
struction. The ceremonial groundbreaking took place • To carry out basic and applied research in long-term,
October 16 on a new Platinum standard building that high-risk programs at the frontier of science.
will host unique state of the art facilities on the • To develop advanced technologies that address
cutting edge of energy research, as well as showcase national needs and to transfer them to other
advanced energy saving systems in architecture and organizations and to the commercial sector.
design.
• To disseminate technical knowledge, to educate new
The center will promote research in five areas of focus, generations of scientists and engineers, to maintain
which leverage the participants expertise in nanotech- technical capabilities in the nation's workforce, and to
nology and are aligned with recommendations from encourage scientific awareness in the general public.
Department of Energy’s NanoScience in Energy Summit:
• high-efficiency experimental houses; computational
• Renewable energy: Wind, water, geothermal, ocean, techniques to optimize power grid
biomass; nanotechnology applied to make powerful The AERTC will also sponsor outreach and education
photovoltaic cells initiatives (conferences, workforce training, public
• Hydrogen energy: Generation, processing, storage; outreach workshops, summer research for high school
methane hydrate mining; nanotechnology applied to students, teacher courses)
processing and storage
An integral part of the AERTC mission is to explain
• Fuel cells: SOFC and PEM fuel cells; nanotechnology
applied to catalytic particles for cell membranes energy policy and emerging technologies to the public.
The center will also sponsor numerous outreach activities
• Conventional fuel optimization: emissions-free which include national and international conferences on
coal-burning plants; LNG storage, transport, energy related research, workshops to inform the public
monitoring; nanotechnology applied to LNG of energy issues, workforce training courses, advanced
delivery and to SOx / NOx filtration
degree programs, distance learning certificates, outreach
• Energy conservation: high-efficiency experimental to schools through special programs designed for k-12
houses; computational techniques to optimize power teachers and their students, and interfacing with muse-
grid um, libraries, and other public information forums.
Contact: Dr. Ann-Marie Scheidt, SUNY Stony Brook,
(631) 632-7006, [email protected]
 Community Colleges and Energy Initiatives
The State University of New York is composed of 64 campuses; four • Retro-fitting laboratory hoods to reduce the amount of conditioned
University Centers: Albany, Binghamton, Buffalo and Stony Brook; air exhausted and installing a heat recovery loop to preheat intake air
technology campuses; comprehensive four-year colleges and 30 com- coming into the building.
munity colleges. As you have seen in this brochure, the vast majority
• Connecting Dutchess Hall to the Hudson Hall heating plant to take
of energy research is conducted at either our University Centers or our
advantage of existing excess capacity, replacing two antiquated oil
other upper division institutions. What this insert will demonstrate
fired boilers.
is how SUNY community colleges are not only educating the next
generation of the workforce in energy conservation, but are actively Contact: Bridgette Anderson, Associate Dean of Administration
engaged in conservation on their individual campuses. Some of our Campus Facilities and Safety, 845-431-8655,
graduates will transfer into a university center or one of our four-year [email protected]
colleges to further their education, but a large number of students will
go directly into the workforce to install and repair some of the most
technologically advanced energy conservation equipment in today’s Hudson Valley Community College
homes and businesses. Hudson Valley Community College has been carrying out a broad
Below are some examples of what is happening in the areas of conserva- program of energy initiatives both on campus and in the classroom.
tion and workforce training on several of our distinguished community Examples of energy related courses include those covering the theory,
college campuses. design, installation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems, as well
as inquiry into the range of alternative fuels.
Cayuga Community College Contacts: Joseph Sarubbi, Hudson Valley Community College,
(518) 629-7275, [email protected]
Ca yu ga Comm un it y Co l l ege a dm in is trat ors are in discussion with
local Oswego generating plants about training their next-generation Anthony Kossmann, Hudson Valley Community College,
technician workforce, given the impending retirement wave of the next (518) 629-7272, [email protected]
several years, and their next-generation security workforce. We are
working with SUNY Oswego and the private sector on the first stages
of a comprehensive federal grant that would address these issues. One Monroe Community College
hallmark is the collaborative approach among Cayuga, SUNY Oswego, Green Bu il di n gs: MCC is pursuing LEED (Leadership in Energy
the private sector, and the workforce development entities. Cayuga is and Environmental Design) certification for two buildings currently
helping to underline the role of the community colleges, to take the under construction – the Wolk Center for Excellence in Nursing
results of the basic research and to help with their practical application Education and the PAC Center, a recreational and athletic facility —
with business and industry. and is committed to doing so for all future construction projects.
Contact: Pam Freeman, Director of Publications & Communications, LEED certification involves following stringent energy conservation
(315) 255-1743 ext. 2210, [email protected] standards, and using recycled materials in the construction as well
as recycling materials from the construction.
Dutchess Community College On the Brighton Campus, MCC established a co-generation plant
in 2004 which conserves significant energy by producing electricity
Dutchess Community College has been active in this field for a and using the plant’s waste heat to lower fuel costs for heating and air
number of years and in 2003 was awarded the EPA Leadership Energy conditioning.
Award – the first community college in the country to receive this
honor. Contact: David Schottler, Associate Vice President, Administrative
Services, (585) 292-2814, [email protected]
Current activity involves work with Johnson Controls for a three
phase Performance Contract to investigate opportunities for energy
savings and implement recommendations funded from these savings. Cu rric ul ar Progra ms : The MCC Agriculture and Life Sciences
Projects include: Institute advocates on issues relating to land use, offers marketing
• Replacing a 500 ton electric chiller with two natural gas engine education and provides academic instruction for existing and future
driven chillers and saved in 2006 $18,000, the equivalent of 80,100 agribusiness professionals, such as farmers, winery operators and
kwh of electricity. employees of companies involved in renewable energy resources, etc. as
well as landowners to apply knowledge to their specific area of interest.
• Implementing a Campus Wide Energy Management system allowing
for scheduling, nighttime setbacks, economizer controls, and the Contact: Dr. Bob King, Director, (585) 753-3789,
optimization of equipment operation. [email protected]
• Installing Variable Speed Drives on the chilled water pumps and air A certificate program in sustainability is in the development phase at
handlers for a savings in 2006 of 274,000 kwh. MCC. Rather than focusing on one particular area of concern, the
MCC certificate in sustainability is designed to provide students with a
• Replacing antiquated oil fired boilers with a geothermal system to broad understanding of the issues, topics, and disciplines that sustain-
heat and cool the Bowne Hall that will result in the energy savings ability encompasses. Its objectives are three fold: to introduce students
of 37%. to the ways that different disciplines affect and are affected by the field
• Upgrading lighting to energy efficient fixtures and installed of sustainability; to help students understand the complex web of cause
occupancy and photo-sensors resulting in an average savings of and effect that interconnects those disciplines; and to connect an
$42,000 per year. understanding of sustainability to larger issues of energy, the environ-
ment, social and economic justice, agriculture, etc.
• Changing restroom fixtures to water conserving units.
Contact: Stuart Blacklaw, Dean of Curriculum and Program
Development, (585) 292-2189, [email protected]
Co -c urric ul a r Pro gram s: A grassroots coalition of MCC employees Adirondack Community College, 640 Bay Road, Queensbury,
and students have established the MCC Sustainability Committee, New York 12804, (518) 743-2237, www.sunyacc.edu
whose mission is to promote sustainability on campus and in the Broome Community College, P.O. Box 1017, 907 Front Street,
Rochester community by raising awareness, educating, and effecting Binghamton, New York 13902, (607) 778-5100, www.sunybroome.edu
positive change. Their initiatives include college participation in Cayuga County Community College, 197 Franklin Street, Auburn,
National Campus Sustainability Day (October 24), including hosting New York 13021, (315) 255-1743 x2208, www.cayuga-cc.edu
of a national web cast “Building a Durable Future: Community, the Clinton Community College, 136 Clinton Point Drive, Plattsburgh,
Campus, and Deep Economy” and a panel discussion on sustainability, New York 12901, (518) 562-4100, www.clintoncc.suny.edu
which will cover topics such as energy conservation, agriculture, fair Columbia-Greene Community College, P.O. Box 1000, 4400 Route
trade, and ecology. Other projects include educational sessions, lectures 23, Hudson, New York 12534-0327 (518) 828-4181, www.sunycgcc.edu
regarding sustainability, and an ongoing collaboration with the Agricul-
Corning Community College, 1 Academic Drive, Corning,
ture and Life Sciences Institute in order to promote local agriculture.
New York 14830, (607) 962-9232, www.corning-cc.edu
Contact: Matt Fox, Assistant Professor, Transitional Studies, Dutchess Community College, 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie,
(585) 292-3138, [email protected] New York 12601, (845) 431-8979, www.sunydutchess.edu
Erie Community College, City Campus, 121 Ellicott Street, Buffalo,
New York 14203, (716) 851-1200, www.ecc.edu
Rockland Community College Fashion Institute of Technology, 227 West 27th Street, New York,
Roc kl a nd Com mu ni ty Col l ege has a number of efforts under way New York 10001, (212) 217-7660, www.fitnyc.edu
to raise awareness, promote energy efficiency and implement green Finger Lakes Community College, 4355 Lakeshore Drive,
initiatives on campus which include innovative conservation efforts Canandaigua, New York 14424, (585) 394-3500, ext. 7201,
such as use of rain barrels for landscaping, operating a zero waste www.fingerlakes.edu
building, using compostable consumables in the cafeteria and Fulton-Montgomery Community College, 2805 State Highway 67,
waterless urinals for the bathrooms. Johnstown, New York 12095-3790, (518) 736-5310, www.fmcc.edu
Educating the campus has become a priority and is conducted Genesee Community College, 1 College Road, Batavia, New York
through continuous communication such as: monthly “eco-blurbs” 14020, (585) 345-6812, www.genesee.edu
and posters to the community; moving beyond just recycling to Herkimer County Community College, 100 Reservoir Road, Herkimer,
re-using and reducing; publicizing successes, demonstrated by a New York 13350-9987, (315) 866-0300 x8261, www.herkimer.edu
decrease in recyclables without an increase in trash with a savings of Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue, Troy,
over $33,000 in the last 6 years in avoided disposal costs and earnings New York 12180, (518) 629-4530, www.hvcc.edu
of over $10,000 in cash rebates. Jamestown Community College, P.O. Box 20, 525 Falconer Street,
Jamestown, New York 14702-0020, (716) 665-5220, www.sunyjcc.edu
Other programs involve organic gardening, recycled materials purchas-
Jefferson Community College, 1220 Coffeen Street, Watertown,
ing, reusable office supplying exchange, solar energy use, xeriscaping
New York 13601, (315) 786-2404, www.sunyjefferson.edu
and operation of Rockland County’s first certified “Green Building”.
Mohawk Valley Community College, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica,
Contact: Lorinda Hill, Rockland Community College, New York 13501, (315) 792-5333, www.mvcc.edu
(845) 574-4524, [email protected] Monroe Community College, 1000 East Henrietta Road, Rochester,
New York 14623, (585) 292-2100, www.monroecc.edu
Nassau Community College, 1 Education Drive, Garden City,
Sullivan County Community College New York 11530-6793, (516) 572-7205, www.sunynassau.edu
Sustainability has taken on increased emphasis at Sullivan County Niagara County Community College, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road,
Community College over the years. The college has had a geothermal Sanborn, New York 14132, (716) 614-5902, www.niagaracc.suny.edu
system in place since 2002 to provide heat and air conditioning for the North Country Community College, P.O. Box 89, 23 Santanoni
campus community. In addition, it has offered a variety of in-person Avenue, Saranac Lake, New York 12983-0089, (518) 891-2915,
and online “green” seminars and classes. In 2007, the faculty adopted www.nccc.edu
a water-based academic theme, further strengthening the college’s Onondaga Community College, 4941 Onondaga Road, Syracuse,
commitment to providing educational, cultural and social activities New York 13215, (315) 498-2211, www.sunyocc.edu
that reflect the importance of green thinking. That same year, SCCC Orange County Community College, 115 South Street, Middletown,
entered into an energy performance contract that guarantees to save New York 10940, (845) 341-4700, www.orange.cc.ny.us
it more than $1 million in costs. Rockland Community College, 145 College Road, Suffern, New York
With an eye to the future, SCCC has plans for a new Center for Ad- 10901, (845) 574-4138, www.sunyrockland.edu
vanced Sciences and Technology (CAST) building. The CAST build- Schenectady County Community College, 78 Washington Avenue,
ing will be home to both existing and new health sciences, science and Schenectady, New York 12305, ( 518) 381-1304, www.sunysccc.edu
green technology educational programs, as well as incorporating state- Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden,
of-the-art sustainable features into its design. In addition, the building New York 11784, (631) 451-4736, www.sunysuffolk.edu
will be located adjacent to a planned Green Technology Commercial Sullivan County Community College, P.O. Box 4002, 112 College
Park featuring a shovel-ready site for light industrial manufacturers and Road, Loch Sheldrake, New York 12759-4002, (845) 434-5750,
distributors of green building projects. Together these projects form a www.sullivan.suny.edu
collaborative and cutting-edge approach that links sustainable learning Tompkins Cortland Community College, 170 North Street,
with business in a first-of-its-kind undertaking to be located on a P.O. Box 139, Dryden, New York 13053-0139, (607) 844-8222,
New York college campus. www.sunytccc.edu
Contact: Jennie Donohue, Sullivan County Community College, Ulster County Community College, Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge,
(845) 434-5750 ext. 4351, [email protected] New York 12484, (845)687-5000, www.sunyulster.edu
Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla,
New York 10595, (914) 606-6780, www.sunywcc.edu
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