Clean Energy Communities Program

Clean Energy Communities Program is sponsored by NYSERDA. This program provides resources, technical assistance, and funding to local governments across New York State to implement clean energy actions, reduce energy use, and invest in clean energy solutions for their communities.

Run End ******************* --> NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Program - CDRPC NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Program | CDRPC provides free technical assistance to local governments in the Capital Region pursuing NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities program. Through this program, local governments are encouraged to implement clean energy actions, save energy costs, create jobs, and improve the environment.

In addition to providing tools, resources, and technical assistance, the program recognizes and rewards leadership for the completion of a number of clean energy initiatives.

The Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) serves as the manager of the Eastern Upstate New York Territory for the Clean Energy Communities (CEC) program , which is delivered through a unique partnership of regional agencies that administer the program in four NYS Economic Development Council Regions : the North Country, Mohawk Valley, Capital Region, and Mid-Hudson regions.

The Eastern Upstate NY Territory Team includes CDRPC, the Adirondack North Country Association , the Mohawk Valley Economic Development District and the Hudson Valley Regional Council . The Team is also supported by Climate Action Associates, LLC.

At no cost to local governments, CDRPC is available to assist municipal leaders: Develop and prioritize clean energy goals Access guidance resources such as templates for legislation, procurement, and contracts Assistance with high-impact action submission, achieving CEC Designation, and CEC grant applications Battery storage and solar siting support, including drafting and advising on laws and reviewing project proposals As of 12:00 p.

m. November 7, 2024, the Clean Energy Communities program is not accepting submissions for completed High Impact Actions. Municipalities can still submit grant project applications.

Stay tuned for more updates on future funding! Check your CEC Scorecard to see your community’s approved actions and points as of the most recent round. Program Resources developed by the Eastern Upstate New York Territory Team: Nov.

1, 2016: PACE Workshop in Mohawk, NY February 14, 2017: Community Choice Aggregation at TEC-SMART: Agenda , Slides and Event Video May 9, 2017: Buying Power 101 Presentation and Buying Power 101 Video Presentation August 9, 2017: LED Street Lights: Procurement, Technology and Regulatory Issues for Municipalities Video Presentation January 10, 2018 EV workshop: Paving the Way for Electric Vehicles Presentation April 11, 2018 MVEDD workshop: Economics of Owning vs. Renting LED Street Lights in National Grid and NYSEG territories , Financing Overview , Key Decision Toward Conversion , Street Lighting Acquisition and Conversion , Technology Considerations , Agenda October 26, 2018: HVRC Navigating Large-Scale Solar Development in Your Community: A Tour in Orange County for Mid-Hudson Municipal Officials: Agenda March 26, 2019: How Your Community Can Engage with the Climate Smart Communities Program: Agenda Partner Outreach Coordinator Contacts in the Eastern Upstate New York Territory Mohawk Valley Region – Mohawk Valley Economic Development District North Country Region – Adirondack North Country Assn.

Hudson Valley Region – Hudson Valley Regional Council Short Term Rentals (STRs) Most Concentrated in Saratoga County Historic Resurgence in Capital Region Multifamily Housing