9.22.20 - Javits Center Invests Big in Clean, Locally Generated Green Energy
'“All in all, 4,100 solar panels and a battery storage located in the building to capture that solar energy and be able to use it at night when the sun is not out,” explained Gil Quiniones, president and CEO of the New York Power Authority.'
'Quiniones, who toured the project with Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, said this piece of the the $1.5 billion, 1.2 million square foot expansion of the Javits has a lot going for it.'
'"It's good for the environment. It addresses the existential threat of climate change, but at the same time, it makes economic sense”, said Quiniones.'
'The Javits Center is also adding a rooftop farm as a piece of the expansion, part of a sustainability program which reflects the state's climate and clean energy initiative.'
'"The threat of climate change is really no longer a threat, it's a reality,” said Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul, who added that it is amazing how Javits is making the building more energy efficient and reducing the carbon footprint, all while protecting wildlife species.'