Climate Smart Communities began in 2009 as an interagency initiative of New York State. The program is sponsored jointly by six New York State agencies: Department of Environmental Conservation; Energy Research and Development Authority or NYSERDA; Department of Public Service; Department of State; Department of Transportation; and Department of Health. The Department of Environmental Conservation acts as the main administrator of the program.
The original focus of the program was on encouraging local governments to commit to act on climate change by passing a resolution containing the Climate Smart Pledge. The certification program was added in 2014 and provides specific guidance on how to implement the pledge. Certified communities are leaders, going beyond the pledge by completing and documenting a suite of actions that mitigate and adapt to climate change at the local level. Communities earn points toward certification for each action they complete. In addition to accumulating points, each community must complete a number of mandatory and priority actions at each level of certification.
The Village of Woodbury is one of 85 Designated NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities. The village has received 1700 points by completing 6 High Impact Actions. The Committee would like to be a 2 Star Community by 2025.
Jay Beaumont, Vice Chair of the Moodna Creek Watershed Intermunicipal Council
Don't miss the opportunity to hear Jay speak about these chemicals that are everywhere.
Wednesday, September 18 from 6-8pm - Woodbury Senior Center.
Something as simple as composting can significantly impact climate change.
Composting organic waster could reduce over 50% cardon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gas emissions.
1. Reduce Waste in Landfills
2. Cuts Methane Emissions
3. Improves Soil Health
4. Conserves Water by improving soil moisture retention.
5. Food Scraps Aren't Garbage.
The Climate Smart Task Force is collecting fruit and vegetable food scraps. Every Wednesday from 5-6pm at the Central Valley Library you can drive up and drop off your food scraps. These scrap will go to Jones Farm for composting and will aid in soil health for future crops.
Are you a Woodbury Resident?
Have you purchased an electric
or hybrid vehicle after December 20, 2023?
Please contact us and let us know when and what you purchased.
Help the Climate Smart Team obtain grant monies.
Community solar allows anyone to benefit from solar energy, even if they cannot put panels on a rooftop.
Panels are installed at an offsite location; customers can subscribe to receive a “share” of the solar energy generated by that solar array.
Community solar is available to any customer who pays an electric bill in New York State.
Yes, you keep your O&R bill.
Here are two companies with "shares" available on their array.
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