Energy
NewYork-Presbyterian is a recognized leader in energy management, with a longstanding commitment to improving efficiency, reducing emissions, and strengthening system resiliency. Since 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has honored NewYork-Presbyterian with more than a dozen ENERGY STAR Awards for leadership in energy performance.
The organization continues to advance a comprehensive energy strategy focused on infrastructure optimization, advanced technologies, and renewable energy adoption. To date, more than $10 million has been invested through the Green Revolving Fund to support energy efficiency projects and improve building performance across campuses.
Key energy initiatives include:
- Advancing energy reduction efforts in alignment with ENERGY STAR Energy Management Guidelines to lower systemwide carbon emissions
- Participating in New York City’s Carbon Challenge, with a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 30% by 2030
- Operating a 7.5-megawatt cogeneration plant utilizing combined heat and power (CHP) technology, increasing efficiency while enhancing energy resiliency
- Expanding retro-commissioning programs and pursuing federal and state funding to accelerate energy optimization projects
- Implementing targeted infrastructure upgrades, including steam trap replacements, advanced control systems (e.g., night setbacks), chilled water optimization, heat recovery from exhaust air, air handler replacements, pipe insulation improvements, and LED lighting conversions
- Upgrading critical systems, including high-efficiency fan technologies, to reduce energy consumption while increasing redundancy
NewYork-Presbyterian is also advancing clean energy sourcing and on-site generation. In 2025, approximately 11% of electricity across hospital campuses and regional sites was sourced from renewable energy through the New York Power Authority’s ReCharge NY program. Additionally, a 600kW solar photovoltaic array at NewYork-Presbyterian The One—the first across NYP facilities—is now operational and expected to generate more than 5 million kilowatt-hours of low-carbon electricity. NYP is receiving additional renewable energy through the purchase of VDER (Value of Distributed Energy Resources) credits from developers of offsite battery and solar electric systems.
Sustainable building design remains a key component of the energy strategy, with more than 1.8 million square feet of LEED-certified space across NYP locations. These efforts are complemented by innovative technologies such as heat recovery systems and hybrid energy plants that improve overall system efficiency.
Through continued investment in energy infrastructure, renewable sourcing, and operational optimization, NewYork-Presbyterian is reducing energy consumption while ensuring reliable, resilient energy systems that support uninterrupted patient care.