Building a more sustainable New York starts with building more sustainable communities. With funding from NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research Development Authority), Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County is working with all of the towns, villages, and the county of Delaware to move them towards energy saving practices.
Local governments in Delaware County and across New York State can use the Clean Energy Communities program 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 clean energy projects.
Local governments must complete four of the following 10 High Impact Actions to earn a Clean Energy Community designation:
Once designated, there are eligible for grants of up to $250,000 dollars for projects that reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Want to know more about the program, who is designated, and how to encourage your community to get started, or, if they are are already on their way and how you can help?
Municipalities and small businesses can learn how to use Energy Star’s free Portfolio Manager to input your energy data and analyze trends. Importing your data is a requirement of the “Benchmarking” action item for Clean Energy Communities, and this 30 minute webinar is a great way to get started with the basics for anyone looking to see their energy use trends.
Samantha Edel, BS
Community Energy Advisor
se379@cornell.edu
(607) 865-6531
Last updated December 15, 2024