Chenango County enrolls in Climate Smart Communities program
According to representatives from the Chenango County Planning Department, currently there is only one charging station in Chenango County which is located in Sherburne, and adding more could help get the county more points towards becoming a Climate Smart Community. (Submitted photo)
CHENANGO COUNTY – According to representatives from the Chenango County Planning Department, the county is now enrolled in the Climate Smart Communities program which provides incentives for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.
According to Chenango County Planning Department Planner Colleen Bradley, this program paired with the Clean Energy Community program will allow the county to apply for more grants, and receive free technical assistance along with rebates for electric vehicles.
“Climate Smart Communities are communities that are forward thinking, and are keeping future generations in mind,” said Bradley. “It’s a program through New York State, and they want to see general improvements to our resiliency, sustainability, and effectiveness.”
“With the projects we’ve already started under the Clean Energy Community program, we’re already more than halfway towards being certified through the state.”
Bradley said only 58 communities in New York State have been able to achieve state certification as a climate smart community, and the potential for additional grants and improving the county makes enrolling in this program worthwhile.
She said a variety of projects can be completed to earn points from the state, and currently Chenango County has 63 out of 120 points in progress.
“For example, right now in our county we only have one car charging station which is located in Sherburne,” she added. “If we were to add another one, let's say in Norwich, that would bring more sustainability for electric vehicles and earn us points as part of these programs.”
“We’re hoping to receive feedback from the community, and we’re open to collaborating with local entities on future projects.”
In response to being designated a Clean Energy Community in February 2019, Bradley said in December of 2020 officials were able to complete a $150,000 energy savings project at the Chenango County Office Building using state grant funding.
She said hopefully they will be able to continue to do projects that are paid for through grants as they continue to finish more green energy projects throughout the county.
“We want to give people the heads up that we’re doing these projects, and let them know if they have comments or feedback to please reach out to us,” she added. “Also, we’re not saying all businesses have to be green energy only, this is sort of a bridge program to help us become more sustainable in the future as things like electric vehicles become more popular.”
Bradley said anyone interested in sending feedback may email the Chenango County Planning Department at planning@co.chenango.ny.us or call them at (607) 337-1640.
According to Chenango County Planning Department Planner Colleen Bradley, this program paired with the Clean Energy Community program will allow the county to apply for more grants, and receive free technical assistance along with rebates for electric vehicles.
“Climate Smart Communities are communities that are forward thinking, and are keeping future generations in mind,” said Bradley. “It’s a program through New York State, and they want to see general improvements to our resiliency, sustainability, and effectiveness.”
“With the projects we’ve already started under the Clean Energy Community program, we’re already more than halfway towards being certified through the state.”
Bradley said only 58 communities in New York State have been able to achieve state certification as a climate smart community, and the potential for additional grants and improving the county makes enrolling in this program worthwhile.
She said a variety of projects can be completed to earn points from the state, and currently Chenango County has 63 out of 120 points in progress.
“For example, right now in our county we only have one car charging station which is located in Sherburne,” she added. “If we were to add another one, let's say in Norwich, that would bring more sustainability for electric vehicles and earn us points as part of these programs.”
“We’re hoping to receive feedback from the community, and we’re open to collaborating with local entities on future projects.”
In response to being designated a Clean Energy Community in February 2019, Bradley said in December of 2020 officials were able to complete a $150,000 energy savings project at the Chenango County Office Building using state grant funding.
She said hopefully they will be able to continue to do projects that are paid for through grants as they continue to finish more green energy projects throughout the county.
“We want to give people the heads up that we’re doing these projects, and let them know if they have comments or feedback to please reach out to us,” she added. “Also, we’re not saying all businesses have to be green energy only, this is sort of a bridge program to help us become more sustainable in the future as things like electric vehicles become more popular.”
Bradley said anyone interested in sending feedback may email the Chenango County Planning Department at planning@co.chenango.ny.us or call them at (607) 337-1640.
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