GHG Reductions through Buildings

In an effort to reduct government GHG emissions, save money and as part of its Climate Action Plan, the Village of Irvington, has comitted to electrifying 50% of government buildings by 2030. The Senior Center converted to heat pumps in February 2022 and the DPW upgraded its office in October of 2023 and the Recreation and Parks department offices converted in July of 2022. 

Benchmarking for Government Buildings

Irvington recognizes that buildings are the single largest user of energy in NY State. Collecting, reporting and sharing energy data enables the community to understand the energy performance of muncipal buildings relative to similar buildings nationwide. Equipped with this information, the VIllage of Irvington is able to make smarter and more cost-effective operational and capital invesment decisions, reward efficiency and drive continuous improvement. The local policy passed September 3, 2024