DCAS Marks Earth Week with Major Sustainability Milestones Across Energy Efficiency, Solar Expansion, and Fleet Electrification

April 24, 2026

DCAS Marks Earth Week with Major Sustainability Milestones Across Energy Efficiency, Solar Expansion, and Fleet Electrification

Recent milestones highlight New York City's continued investments in cleaner buildings, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation.

NEW YORK, NY - As Earth Week 2026 comes to an end, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) highlights three major sustainability milestones that reflect the city's continued progress in reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency across the city, and building a cleaner future for all New Yorkers.

"At DCAS, Earth Week is an opportunity to reflect on the real progress city government is making to reduce emissions and modernize public infrastructure," said DCAS Commissioner Yume Kitasei. "From energy upgrades in cultural institutions, to expanded solar on school rooftops, to the continued transition of the city fleet, these projects show how sustainability work is improving city operations and helping build a healthier, more resilient New York City."

This week's announcements highlight progress across cultural institutions, fleet operations, and public schools.

DCAS is invested in making cultural institutions more energy efficient and sustainable for the communities they serve. In partnership with the Museum of the Moving Image, DCAS completed a major energy efficiency and resiliency upgrade, building upon more than $7.5 million invested in the facility over the past five years. The latest project-a $5.2 million electric chiller replacement-will improve building performance while reducing energy costs.

Together, these projects are expected to deliver $235,900 in annual energy savings and reduce emissions by 400 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, helping modernize one of the city's leading cultural institutions. The completed project improves comfort for the museum's visitors ahead of the summer season while furthering the city's long-term decarbonization goals through building electrification and energy-efficient operations.

Pictured above: Completed rooftop chiller at the Museum of the Moving Image, in Astoria, Queens, New York

DCAS is also expanding access to clean, renewable energy across public buildings, including schools that serve as vital community hubs. Together with New York City Public Schools and the New York Power Authority, DCAS cut the ribbon on the 130th solar installation at a city public school, located at Marie Curie High School in the Bronx.

This completion marks 130 solar installations across public schools citywide, adding 27.5 megawatts of renewable energy capacity. An additional 86 projects are currently in progress, which will mark an additional 17.2 megawatts, further accelerating the city's transition to clean energy. These investments not only reduce carbon emissions and energy costs, but also create healthier learning environments for students.

Pictured above: NYCPS Deputy Chancellor Kevin Moran, NYPA President and CEO Justin Driscoll, DCAS Commissioner Yume Kitasei, and other energy representatives cut the ribbon on the 130th public school solar installation at Marie Curie High School

As part of efforts to transition the city's fleet to cleaner technologies, DCAS is continuing to lead in fleet electrification and greener operations. This week, DCAS announced its latest Clean Fleet Transition Plan report, outlining continued progress toward electrifying the city's municipal fleet and expanding the use of zero-emission vehicles.

The report highlights a variety of findings, including the rapid growth in the electric vehicle market, expanded opportunities for electrifying both on-road and off-road municipal equipment, and emerging technologies that will support safer, more efficient fleet operations while reducing reliance on harmful fuel options.

"NYC and DCAS are leading the world in fleet sustainability with NY's largest electric and hybrid fleets, EV charging network, and biofuel initiatives," says NYC Chief Fleet Officer and Deputy Commissioner Keith Kerman. "This earth week, we celebrated new achievements including 1,000 EVs in law enforcement and our latest Clean Fleet Transition Report with the US DOT Volpe Center. We achieved 50x25 greenhouse gas reduction for the city fleet and are pushing forward towards 80x35. We've made great progress and the best is still to come."

Pictured above: DCAS makes major electric vehicle announcement at the 2026 New York International Auto Show

Together, these milestones underscore DCAS' ongoing work to reduce emissions from government operations, expand renewable energy, and improve the efficiency and sustainability of city facilities and services. From museums and schools to municipal fleets, DCAS is invested in advancing projects that support a greener, safer, and more resilient New York City. Going forward, DCAS remains focused on continuing this work, delivering long-term environmental benefits for all New Yorkers

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About the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services

The NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) makes city government work for all New Yorkers. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work providing city agencies with the resources and support needed to succeed, including:

• Recruiting, hiring, and training city employees.
• Managing 55 public buildings.
• Acquiring, selling, and leasing city property.
• Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for city agencies.
• Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
• Leading the city's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

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