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2024 Benchmarking Annual Report
This annual report is used to track municipal buildings’ energy performance and is created in compliance with a passed Resolution on March 21, 2022. Comparisons between annual reports can provide insights into energy use, including potential cost savings. This report includes only municipal buildings larger than 1,000 sq. ft.
2023 Capital Region Climate Action Plan
This Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) is a narrative report that focuses on near-term, high-priority strategies to reduce GHG pollution and includes a GHG inventory, Quantified GHG Reduction Measures, Low-income/Disadvantaged Communities Benefits Analysis, and a review of authority to implement for the Capital Region.
This report provides estimates of greenhouse gas emissions resulting from activities in the City as a whole and local government operations in 2023. This inventory tracks the City of Albany's greenhouse gas emissions and is conducted in compliance with the Climate Action Plan adopted in 2012. Comparing annual inventories provides insights into emission sources and progress toward reduction goals.
2022 Albany Clean Energy Master Plan
An overview on the energy audits of the City’s 27 largest building and energy conservation measures required for full building electrification.
2021 Hudson River Shoreline Stabilization Study
A guiding document for the stabilization and restoration of the shoreline of the Hudson River in the City of Albany. It will be used to prioritize and allocate resources for projects to protect the City’s unique natural and built environment from future flooding and extreme weather events.
2021 City of Albany Fleet Electrification Study - Final Report
Evaluation of the City of Albany’s potential to electrify its vehicle fleet to reduce fuel consumption, maintenance costs, and greenhouse gas emissions.
2020 Capital District Zero Emission Vehicle Plan
2019 Community Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory
This study reports on the total greenhouse gas emissions generated within the city limits in 2019.
2019 Albany South End Air Quality Report
The South End has historically been threatened by inferior air quality, due in part to the proximity of places like the Port of Albany and I-787. The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation studied the problem in this report.
2016 Capital Region Electric Vehicle Charging Station Plan
Anticipating an increasing need for electric vehicle infrastructure in coming years, this study was done to guide Capital District communities, with a particular focus on five municipalities, including Albany.
2015 Albany ‘Five Cities’ Energy Plan
The New York Power Authority rethinks energy efficiency in this detailed roadmap that will hold Albany accountable for its energy use, influence its critical long-term investments, and address climate change while building a vibrant clean-energy economy.
2013 Albany Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan
As our climate changes, what are our environmental risks? And how can Albany prepare and adapt to changing weather patterns and rising sea levels.
2012 Albany Climate Action Plan (Appendix D of the Albany 2030 Plan)
The Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan (Appendix D) outlines the City's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency.
2012 Albany Electric Vehicle Feasibility Study
Describing how Albany can encourage the use of more electric vehicles, this study also provides a list of proposed charger locations across the city.
2012 Capital Region Sustainability Plan
Albany took the lead in developing this Regional Plan, which looks at sustainability efforts across multiple counties in upstate New York.