![]() “Buildings are the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the five boroughs, and it is these types of innovative projects that will help us meet our critical climate goals.” “The partnership between NYCHA and NYPA to develop new green technologies and pathways to implement them across a large portfolio of residential buildings will serve as an example to all property owners as we implement Local Law 97,” said New York City Chief Climate Officer Rohit T. Thank you to New York Power Authority and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority for their partnership in support of NYCHA residents and a greener future.” “This $70 million investment is an incredible step forward in the face of a changing climate that will have an impact on both those living in these homes with the new window units as well as our city as a whole. ![]() As a model for cleaner, more reliable heating and cooling for homes across the city and hopefully the country, the Clean Heat for All Challenge will put public housing residents at the forefront of our decarbonization efforts,” said New York City Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz. “NYCHA residents have suffered freezing winters and boiling summers for too long. ![]() I am so proud to be partnering with Governor Hochul to deliver top-of-the-line technology for NYCHA residents to heat and cool their homes while also reducing our carbon footprint and helping to protect New Yorkers from health issues like asthma." “We understand better than ever that our city's most pressing crises are interconnected, but the solutions can be too. "Our administration is laser-focused on providing safe, high-quality, affordable housing for all New Yorkers, and today, we are delivering on a commitment in our housing blueprint that brings us one step closer,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. ![]() NYCHA residents deserve high quality homes and we’re working to make that happen.” “Prioritizing green investments in public housing ensures the State’s bold climate agenda is equitable, benefiting all New Yorkers now and in the future. “New York is tackling the climate crisis and the need for affordable housing head on, and the funding announced today will go a long way in addressing both,” said New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The announcement is the latest milestone in the Clean Heat for All Challenge, an initiative spearheaded by NYCHA, NYPA and NYSERDA to develop a new electrification product that can better serve the heating and cooling needs of existing multifamily buildings and hasten the transition to fossil-free heating sources. Last week, the NYPA Board of Trustees awarded the funding through two seven-year contracts to Midea America and Gradient for the development and delivery of cold climate packaged window heat pump units. NEW YORK - Today, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), New York Power Authority (NYPA) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to announce the Clean Heat for All Challenge (#CleanHeat4All or #CH4A) - making an initial $70 million investment in the development and production of 30,000 new heat pump units for use in New York City public housing facilities. Click here for video of the heat pump installation process
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