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NYSERDA and Confederation of Danish Industry Announce Agreement to Enhance Collaboration on Decarbonizing High-Rise Buildings in New York State

22. August 2022
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The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers objective information and analysis, innovative programs, technical expertise, and funding to help New Yorkers increase energy efficiency, save money, use renewable energy, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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Challenge

  • The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and Confederation of Danish Industry signed of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) designed to enhance collaboration on decarbonizing high-rise buildings in New York State.
  • Focus primarily on NYSERDA’s $50 million Empire Building Challenge, which is expected to leverage over $250 million in private investment in building upgrades, testing, and technology.
  • Accelerate New York’s progress toward Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85 percent by 2050 as outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Solution

  • Challenges of completing energy efficiency and electrification upgrades in high-rise buildings
  • New York State wants to remain at the forefront of the battle against climate change and, through shared learning.
  • For decades, Danish companies have developed energy efficiency in buildings – and with today’s technologies, it is possible to reduce energy consumption by at least 50 percent.

Result

  • The agreement commits New York and Denmark to work together more closely towards a common goal of accelerating the green transition
  • The strategic partnership will support knowledge sharing and investment from Denmark to New York and strengthens NYSERDA’s ability to learn from Denmark’s robust industry of building decarbonization solutions providers.
  • Mobilizing Denmark’s strong clean technology network and encouraging transatlantic knowledge sharing; and …
  • Providing a forum for exchange on new approaches and solutions within energy efficiency, climate adaptation and resiliency to foster best practice sharing.