State University of New York campuses are being tasked to identify high-impact initiatives to meet the requirements of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA). Deep energy retrofits provide unique opportunities to improve the existing building stock, re-energize a campus’s mission, and provide a focal point for campuses as leaders in energy and sustainability. A key factor in achieving New York State’s (NYS) energy efficiency and zero-net carbon goals is to determine a unified approach at the concept phase of a design and incorporate ideas from the owners, facilities members, design team and energy consultant. This project, scheduled to start construction by July 2021, combines envelope, lighting, and mechanical improvements to an historic building that can achieve all-electric goals by leveraging campus infrastructure on the south campus of the University at Buffalo. In addition, net-zero goals can be achieved with the addition of an on-site solar array to be built on the South Campus. This discussion will address solutions to different design considerations for an historic building in Buffalo, NY.