Governor Announces $5 Million Clean Energy Competition for Colleges and Universities

Governor Cuomo announced the launch of the third round of the Energy to Lead competition with $5 million available for New York colleges and universities to lower their carbon footprint, reduce energy use and improve resiliency. Awards range from $500,000 to $1.5 Million and proposals will be accepted through February 20, 2020. The competition is open to two or four-year public or private colleges or universities that are REV Campus Challenge members.

Governor Cuomo said:

“New York is a leader in the fight against climate change, and through initiatives like Energy to Lead, we are empowering our colleges and universities to establish best-in-class energy efficient clean energy policies for others to follow. Through public private partnerships, we are driving the clean energy solutions needed to safeguard our environment, campuses and communities for future generations.”