Tag: DCAS

NYPD Facilities Get $17M LED Lighting Upgrade

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 10, 2024 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: May 10, 2024

The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) and the New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced the completed installation of energy-efficient LED lights at New York City Police Department (NYPD) facilities. The nearly $17 million lighting replacements and retrofits will save the city government about $750,000 in annual energy and maintenance costs and will reduce […]

NYC Firehouses Install ‘Resilient’ Solar Projects to Protect Against Blackouts

By Facilities Management Advisor Staff Jan 23, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jan 23, 2023

City officials have announced completion of a $2.4 million project to install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems atop six New York City Fire Department (FDNY) firehouses in Queens and Brooklyn. In addition to generating emissions-free energy, these systems will use battery storage to ensure that the firehouses remain operational during blackouts, brownouts, or storms if electric […]