"New York is leading the nation with bold actions to advance renewable energy and spur economic growth that is bolstering communities across the state," Cuomo said. "Bringing solar power to one of the Empire State's most powerful economic engines will push us closer to our ambitious energy goals and further promote the importance of pursuing sustainable practices, helping us to build a cleaner, greener New York."
The New York Power Authority is administering the solar photovoltaic Request for Proposals on behalf of the Javits Center that seeks to select a developer to design, construct and own the solar PV system through a Power Purchase Agreement. The project is estimated to offset more than 2.7 million pounds of CO2 each year, which is equivalent to removing 262 cars from the road.
As part of the proposed project, more than 4,000 panels would be hosted on the center's green roof, constructed through an innovative design, and an additional street-level solar array would be constructed on 11th Avenue. The 6.75-acre green roof has become a sanctuary for area wildlife, serving as a habitat to more than 25 bird species. It also provides building insulation and retains storm water to prevent the risk of flooding while helping to reduce energy consumption throughout the convention center on Manhattan's West Side.
The Javits Center and NYPA conducted preliminary site assessments to identify the most feasible and appropriate locations to install solar PV systems to assist the Javits Center in achieving its renewables goal, which also will contribute to the State's clean energy goals.
Alan Steel, president and CEO of the Javits Center said, "With the installation of our green roof and a robust energy conservation program, the Javits Center has become a model of sustainability for buildings nationwide, and this solar array project will build on that sustainable success. We are very excited to be working with NYPA on this solar installation, which will help to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and further improve the quality of life throughout our community."
Visit NYPA's Procurement webpage to view the Javits Center's solar RFP. Responses to the solicitation are due by Friday, September 7, 2018.
