New York State Climate Smart Communities Program Certification Assessment: Village of Red Hook, 2024

New York State Climate Smart Communities Program Certification Assessment: Village of Red Hook, 2024

Summary

To take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate, the Village of Red Hook intends to submit for bronze-level certification in the New York State Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program. The CSC program provides a robust framework to guide climate action efforts, engage and educate local governments, and recognize communities' achievements.

CSC is organized around twelve pledge elements. Each pledge element has a list of actions a community can take, all associated with points. A community must complete and document actions to earn enough points for a bronze, silver, or gold certification to become certified. The criteria required for bronze-level certification are:

• 2 mandatory actions—creating a CSC Task Force and identifying a CSC Coordinator,

• 3 priority actions,

• 120 action points, and

• At least 1 action in 4 different pledge elements (PEs).

Each action has an in-depth description and specific action requirements detailed in the New York State Climate Smart Communities Program Online Portal[1] .

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County (CCEDC), with support from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties (CCECGC), assisted in performing a thorough assessment of the previous, current, and planned climate adaptation and mitigation efforts of the Village of Red Hook to identify those that align with CSC actions. CCE staff worked closely with the Village of Red Hook Climate Smart Communities Task Force members during this process. This document describes the assessment results, including completed pledge element actions, in-progress actions that will earn points once completed to meet CSC criteria, and recommended actions for the Village to consider pursuing. At the end of this document are available funding sources for implementing recommended CSC actions.

The assessment revealed that the Village of Red Hook has completed the 2 mandatory actions— creating a CSC Task Force and identifying a CSC coordinator —for bronze-level certification. The Village has completed 3 priority actions and is currently working towards completing an additional 5 priority actions . The Village will likely have earned 115 action points across 8 different pledge element categories. The Village can earn an additional 99 points by completing and submitting proper documentation for in-progress actions. Given the current progress of the Village of Red Hook, the Village does not need to complete any more priority actions and must earn an additional 5 action points to reach the 120-point threshold for bronze certification. Other recommended actions to pursue over the next five to seven years are included in this document. Additional recommendations for long-term actions not recommended at this time are in the CSC Assessment spreadsheet.

Village of Red Hook CSC Task Force members can use this document and the CSC Assessment spreadsheet to guide their certification efforts. Within the Village’s established CSC portal account, completed actions listed in the tables below can be marked as "planned." Members can begin to gather and upload documentation of completed actions as listed in the chart below. As

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documentation is uploaded to the portal, mark actions as "complete" once all criteria are met. At the same time, members can continue working toward completing in-progress actions and begin planning to implement recommended actions.

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Table of Contents

Mandatory Actions to Achieve Bronze Level CSC Certification ............................. 4 Completed Actions to Achieve Bronze Level CSC Certification ............................. 5 In Progress Actions to Achieve Bronze Level CSC Certification ............................. 8 Recommended Actions (2023-2025) ..................................................................... 8 Recommended Actions (2025-2028) ..................................................................... 9 Recommended Actions (2028-2031) ................................................................... 10 General Funding Sources for Implementing Recommended CSC Actions .......... 11

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Mandator Actions to Achieve Bronze Level CSC Certification y

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Completed Actions to Achieve Bronze Level CSC Certification

||Action Name|Min .|Max .|Likel y|Type|Description of how to obtain points & what to submit|Contact|Notes| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||CSC Pledge||||Manda tory||Kym Bradley- Rickard, Steven Appenzeller|| |PE 1|CSC Task Force (Mandatory)|20|20|20|Manda tory|Submit the following: 1) A copy of the resolution, executive memorandum, or executive order establishing the CSC task force, 2) A list of the task force members and the organizations they represent, and 3) Meeting minutes, including sign-in sheets or other records of attendance, from two task force meetings held within the past year.|Kym Bradley- Rickard, Steven Appenzeller|| ||CSC Coordinator (Mandatory)|10|10|10|Manda tory|Submit documentation demonstrating that a staff member, contractor, or volunteer has been appointed to serve as the CSC coordinator and is active. At minimum, include an executive memorandum or resolution appointing the coordinator and describing his/her responsibilities.|Kym Bradley- Rickard, Steven Appenzeller|| ||National/Regiona l Climate Program|3|3|3||Provide a demonstration of local govt. active engagement within the past year. Documentation includes membership invoices, summary of services obtained, report on progress of actions related to program. NYSERDA CEC Designation qualifies.|Kym Bradley- Rickard, Steven Appenzeller|Clean Energy Communities| ||Partnerships with Other Entities|3|3|3||Submit meeting minutes, memorandum of understanding, or a report that explains how the local govt collaborated with neighboring jurisdictions or partner agencies and outcome. The collaboration must have taken place within 3 years prior to the application date or be active. If submitting meeting minutes, local govts should submit documentation for 3 meetings||Partnership w/ CCE for this project would also count toward this action. Aso collaborations with Town of|

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|||||||||Red Hook CAC: examples- repair cafe| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | PE 3 | Advanced | 2 | 10 | 2 | CEC | In order to be eligible for the higher point tiers of this action, local | Kym | In line to receive a new EV for | | - | Vehicles | - | - | - | - | governments must submit documentation on the proportion of advanced | Bradley- | the police dpt. | | - | - | - | - | - | - | vehicles in the fleet. Documentation should indicate the scope of the | Rickard, | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | replacement initiative and the total number of vehicles that were examined for | Steven | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | replacement with advanced vehicles; for example, provide information on | Appenzeller | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | whether the scope was limited to the portion of the fleet that are light-duty | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | vehicles. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | The submittal should also include the types of advanced vehicles that were | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | acquired (whether plug-in hybrid vehicles, battery-electric vehicles, CNG | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | vehicles, or hydrogen fuel cell vehicles) and whether those vehicles are | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | currently active. The advanced vehicles may have been acquired at any time | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | prior to the application date but must be active at the time of submittal. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | Local governments that have completed the CEC Clean Fleets high-impact | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | action(s) are eligible for CSC points by providing documentation of | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | NYSERDA approval. Please also submit a completed Clean Fleets | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | Certification Form (which is part of the Clean Fleets toolkit available at | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | www.nyserda.ny.gov/cec). This form should include information about the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | vehicle and confirmation that it is actively in use at the time of applying for | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | CSC certification. If requesting more than the two minimum points (for one | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | advanced vehicle), provide additional documentation, as described above. | - | - | | PE 4 | Power Purchase | 9 | 20 | 9 | - | Local governments should submit a copy of the power purchase agreements | Kym | Red Hook and Tivoli PPA. See | | - | for Agreement | - | - | - | - | that outlines the duration of the contract, energy load and location of the | Bradley- | Village of Tivoli CSC | | - | Renewables | - | - | - | - | system, and other relevant details. Show that the energy installation(s) are | Rickard, | certification report for example | | - | - | - | - | - | - | actively in use. | Steven | of documentation to look for. | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Appenzeller | https://climatesmart.ny.gov/acti | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ons-certification/participating- | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | communities/certification- | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | report/?tx_sjcert_certification% |

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| PE 5 | Organics | 2 | 16 | 2 | CSC | Submit an organics management plan, published in the last five years, that | Kym | The Village uses the Town's | | - | Management | - | - | - | Grants | includes, at minimum, the following four elements: | Bradley- | new Management Plan. Need | | - | Plan | - | - | - | - | 1. A record of community engagement 2. The goals of the program | Rickard | more info and access to the | | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3. A list of the proposed organics management strategies 4. An implementation | - | plan to know how many points | | - | - | - | - | - | - | timeline | - | might be earned. 2 points are in | | - | - | - | - | - | - | Provide documentation the plan was adopted by the municipality and is | - | here as a placeholder. Applied | | - | - | - | - | - | - | currently available online for public viewing. | - | for grant in 2024 for compost | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | pilot, will hear if get grant Dec | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2024 | | Reuse Programs | 1 | 7 | 2 | Revised | For each type of reuse program or initiative, please submit the following | Kym | Partners with Town. Town of | | - | - | - | - | Q4 | information. (If submitting for multiple tiers, distinct and specific | Bradley- | Red Hook Recycling Center. | | - | - | - | - | 2021 | documentation should be submitted for each tier the applicant is applying for.) | Rickard | https://www.redhookny.gov/15 | | - | - | - | - | - | Small scale: A brief description outlining how the program fits under the small | - | 6/Recycling-Center. Only open | | - | - | - | - | - | scale tier. Documentation confirming that the program was active within the | - | on Wednesdays, so it would | | - | - | - | - | - | last two years. Documentation outlining the event (event description, date, | - | likely qualify as medium-scale | | - | - | - | - | - | time, location, etc.) and types of materials exchanged. Any materials | - | in the CSC action tiers. | | - | - | - | - | - | demonstrating outreach and education to the community regarding the event. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | Where possible, submit metrics identifying the quantity of materials donated, | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | number of residents donating and reusing materials, and GHG emissions | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | avoided. For estimating the avoided GHG emissions, local governments can | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | use the US EPA’s Waste Reduction Model, known as WARM. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | Medium scale: A brief description outlining how the program fits under the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | medium scale tier. Documentation confirming that the program was active | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | within the last two years. Documentation outlining rules and regulations for | - | - |

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use (location, staffing, hours, a list of accepted materials, condition of accepted materials, etc.). Any materials demonstrating outreach and education to the community regarding the program. Where possible, submit metrics identifying the quantity of materials donated, number of residents donating and reusing materials, and GHG emissions avoided. For estimating the avoided GHG emissions, local governments can use the US EPA’s Waste Reduction Model, known as WARM. Large scale: A brief description outlining how the program fits under the large scale tier. Documentation confirming that the program was active within the last two years. Documentation outlining rules and regulations for use (location, staffing, hours, a list of accepted materials, condition of accepted materials, etc.). Any materials demonstrating outreach and education to the community regarding the program. Where possible, submit metrics identifying the quantity of materials donated, number of residents donating and reusing materials, and GHG emissions avoided. For estimating the avoided GHG emissions, local governments can use the US EPA’s Waste Reduction Model, known as WARM.

| Community | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | Submit documentation that includes the date, time, and location for at least two | Kym | The Village is involved with | | Repair | - | - | - | - | Community Repair events that were held within the last five years. | Bradley- | Red Hook repair café. | | - | - | - | - | - | Documentation of the events should include flyers for the events and/or | Rickard, | https://www.redhookny.gov/30 | | - | - | - | - | - | photographs, where available. To help track results, provide attendee sign-in | Steven | 7/Red-Hook-Repair-Café | | - | - | - | - | - | sheets that include the approximate number of items that were brought in for | Appenzeller | - | | - | - | - | - | - | repairs. Include information about the local Community Repair team and its | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | goals to show a commitment to continue the program long-term. Applicants | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | must also submit information on the role played by the local government. This | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | can consist of a copy of the announcement on the municipal website and/or a | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | description of the government's assistance in providing a rent-free meeting | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | place, such as a town hall. | - | - |

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| Residential | 2 | 22 | 8 | - | Submit documentation that describes the scope of the organics program | Kym | Yard waste pickup (4 pts) | | Organic Waste | - | - | - | - | including types of materials collected, when and how it is collected, where it | Bradley- | Access to Town Recycling | | Program | - | - | - | - | goes, and any other requirements for residents related to this program. The | Rickard, | Center with composting (4 pts). | | - | - | - | - | - | documentation should confirm that the program is currently active. Links to | Steven | Info available on website and in | | - | - | - | - | - | websites with this information are acceptable. Information on the quantities | Appenzeller | monthly newsletter | | - | - | - | - | - | collected and estimates of GHG reductions are encouraged. | - | https://www.redhookny.gov/15 | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6/Recycling-Center | | PE 6 | Smart Growth | 1 | 10 | 8 | - | Submit a link or copy of the updated zoning or associated policies and an | Steve | Will need to take a deep dive in | | - | Policies | - | - | - | - | explanation of how the zoning meets the defined smart growth principles. The | - | ecode360 to get a better idea of | | - | - | - | - | - | - | zoning may have been updated any time in the last 15 years prior to the | - | how many policies might | | - | - | - | - | - | - | application date to be eligible for points. For smart growth principles related to | - | apply. 1 point is listed for now | | - | - | - | - | - | - | municipal decision-making processes (e.g. “encourage community and | - | as a placeholder. Part of | | - | - | - | - | - | - | stakeholder collaboration in development decisions”) submit an explanation of | - | Community preservation fund | | - | - | - | - | - | - | how this principle has been incorporated into those processes. | - | with the town. Other smart | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | growth policies apply (see | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | current zoning for dates). Could | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | also use future updated zoning | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | code updates for points. | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Received pro-housing | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | community certification in | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2024 | | Planning for | 3 | 3 | 3 | CSC | Submit a copy or web address of the completed plan. If the plan is | Betsy | Yes, Red Hook Trail Plan. Red | | Biking & | - | - | - | Grants, | incorporated into another document, please provide references (including page | - | Hook has a trails committee. | | Walking | - | - | - | Revised | numbers) where the information can be found. The plan must have been | - | Winnakee Land Trust is | | - | - | - | - | Q4 | created (or updated) within ten years of the application date and cover the | - | building trails in Red Hook. | | - | - | - | - | 2021 | entire geographic area of the municipality to be eligible for points. | - | https://www.redhookny.gov/16 | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9/Greenway-Trails-Committee | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Red Hook Trail Plan (Village is | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | represented in committee). | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Besty is interested in this | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | action. Red Hook has a trails | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | committee. Winnakee Land | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Trust is building trails in Red |

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|||||||||Hook. Additional trail and bridge being added opening in 2024.| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Infrastructure for | 2 | 12 | - | Revised | Indicate which types of infrastructure have been implemented. Provide | Betsy | Village 2 Village Trail, Bike | | Biking & Walking | - | - | - | Q4 | photographs, websites, press releases, project plans for installed infrastructure, | - | Parking Map: | | - | - | - | - | 2021 | or other materials that demonstrate implementation of at least one of the four | - | https://gis.dutchessny.gov/bike- | | - | - | - | - | - | strategies listed above. All strategies must have been implemented within the | - | dutchess/. New bike rack in the | | - | - | - | - | - | last 15 years. | - | municipal lot. Town Green | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Committee working to get trails | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | on All Trails. Also on county's | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | trail map. | | Alternative-fuel | 4 | 18 | 4 | Priority, | The charging/fueling station(s) must be owned or leased by the municipality. | Kym | Will need to find out how many | | Infrastructure | - | - | - | CEC | The use of external funding is permitted. An electric vehicle charging station | Bradley- | chargers are in Village. Getting | | - | - | - | - | - | must consist of two or more Level 2 charging ports, or one or more direct | Rickard, | new level-2 chargers. Existing | | - | - | - | - | - | current (DC) Fast Charge ports. Equipment may be installed any time prior to | Steven | chargers are county owned. | | - | - | - | - | - | the application date, but must be active at the time of submittal. Submit | Appenzeller | - | | - | - | - | - | - | documentation to demonstrate the implementation of at least one EV charging | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | station or CNGV fueling station. Documentation should include equipment | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | installation date and proof that the station is still active. To obtain the two | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | points for making the charging/fueling station available to the public, describe | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | how/when the station is available for public use. | - | - | | Access to Public | 1 | 9 | 4 | Revised | Indicate which strategies you are seeking points for and submit documentation | Kym | The 2024 County Budget was | | Transit | - | - | - | Q4 | for each strategy that has been implemented. Show that these strategies have | Bradley- | originally slated to eliminate | | - | - | - | - | 2021 | been implemented or utilized within the last 10 years. Documentation should | Rickard, | county transit services to the | | - | - | - | - | - | include shuttle website and schedules, funding source and photographs of | Steven | Village of Red Hook. The | | - | - | - | - | - | upgraded sidewalks or bikeways, funding source and photographs of bike and | Appenzeller | Village of Tivoli, Town and | | - | - | - | - | - | car parking near bus stops, specific incentives provided to riders, incentives | - | Village of Red Hook, and Bard | | - | - | - | - | - | provided to employees and the employer(s) that offer those incentives, tiered | - | College worked in concert with | | - | - | - | - | - | rate structure for transit fares, and any partnerships with regional transit | - | County Executive Sue Serino to | | - | - | - | - | - | agencies or neighboring communities. | - | restore and enhance services to |

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Red Hook and Tivoli as part of the 2024 Dutchess County Public Transit route Modifications (https://www.dutchessny.gov/D epartments/County- Executive/Serino-Forwards- Resolution-toContinue-Route- C-Bus-Service-to-Red-Hook- and-Tivoli.htm ). Moving Bus Stop for ADA compliance. Will include new sidewalk. Will also be a more enhanced structure with weather protections. Also a bike rack near the bus stop.

| Local Forestry | 1 | 10 | 6 | Revised | Submit the completed tree inventory, adopted tree preservation ordinance, | Kym | Tree City USA (26 years), Tree | | Program | - | - | - | Q4 | documentation of a large-scale planting project, and/or documentation of | Bradley- | Preservation Committee Tree | | - | - | - | - | 2021 | participation in one of the state’s forestry programs and/or in Tree City USA. | Rickard | Plantings, Forestry | | - | - | - | - | - | All strategies must be completed within 10 years of the application date. | - | Management Plan (2017) | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | https://nysufc.org/wp- | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | content/uploads/2017/04/Villag | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | e-of-Red-Hook-Forestry- | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Management-Plan-1.pdf | | Zoning for | 2 | 6 | 4 | Revised | Submit a copy of (or a link to) the zoning amendment, ordinance, or other | Kym | Farm and Conservation | | Protection of | - | - | - | Q4 | regulation that protects natural areas. Show that the regulation was | Bradley- | District. Town Action? Yes. In | | Natural Areas | - | - | - | 2021 | implemented (or updated) within the last 15 years. | Rickard | addition to Farm and | | - | - | - | - | - | For the additional two-point tier, describe how the regulation protects an area | - | Conservation district, stream | | - | - | - | - | - | that was identified in a natural resource inventory, open space plan, or similar | - | buffer regulations with | | - | - | - | - | - | planning document. | - | environmental protection | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | overlay district |

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| PE 7 | Shade Structures | 4 | 4 | 4 | Revised | Submit a copy of (or a link to) the zoning amendment, ordinance, or other | Kym | Farm and Conservation | | - | Policy | - | - | - | Q4 | regulation that protects natural areas. Show that the regulation was | Bradley- | District. Town Action? Yes. In | | - | - | - | - | - | 2021 | implemented (or updated) within the last 15 years. | Rickard | addition to Farm and | | - | - | - | - | - | - | For the additional two-point tier, describe how the regulation protects an area | - | Conservation district, stream | | - | - | - | - | - | - | that was identified in a natural resource inventory, open space plan, or similar | - | buffer regulations with | | - | - | - | - | - | - | planning document. | - | environmental protection | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | overlay district | | Cooling Centers | 1 | 9 | 4 | Revised | For three points, describe the cooling center, including the name and type of | Kym | Village Hall and Library | | - | - | - | - | Q4 | facility, location (street address), hours during which it functions as a cooling | Bradley- | established as cooling centers. | | - | - | - | - | 2021 | center, and date when the facility was opened (or designated as a cooling | Rickard, | Sent out in Mayor's newsletter. | | - | - | - | - | - | center). | Steven | Along with Red Hook | | - | - | - | - | - | For one point, describe the upgrades to an existing center in detail (e.g., | Appenzeller | community center. | | - | - | - | - | - | facility upgrades, staff trainings, copies of plans, and evidence of | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | implementation of at least the initial steps). Provide any relevant | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | documentation. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | For one point, describe how and when the cooling centers have been promoted | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | to the community. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | For one to four points for improving utilization, provide information on the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | implementation of at least one of the four strategies listed in section E above. | - | - | | Watershed-based | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | Submit a copy of (or a web link to) a watershed-based flood mitigation plan. | Kym | Village of Red Hook was | | Flood Mitigation | - | - | - | - | The plan should clearly demonstrate consideration of current and future | Bradley- | identified as a project partner | | Plan | - | - | - | - | conditions, community engagement, field work, hydrologic/hydraulic | Rickard, | on page 1 in introduction. | | - | - | - | - | - | assessment, and flood mitigation strategies. Specify and illustrate whether the | Steven | https://hudsonwatershed.org/wp | | - | - | - | - | - | assessment covers 50 to 74%, or 75% or more of the community area. The | Appenzeller | -content/uploads/saw-kill-final- | | - | - | - | - | - | plan must have been created or revised within ten years from the application | - | technical-report-with- | | - | - | - | - | - | date. | - | appendices.pdf. Need to | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | identify how much of the | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Village this watershed covers to | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | determine points. | |PE8|Rooftop Solarize Campaign|3|3|3||Submit documentation showing implementation of a Solarize campaign, such as flyers and records of participation. Indicate the approximate start and end date of the campaign. Demonstrate that your local government was substantially involved in implementing the campaign. If the campaign was|Kym Bradley- Rickard,|The Village of Tivoli partnered with the Town and Village of Red Hook in 2019 on a Community Solar Campaign|

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| completed as part of the Clean Energy Communities Program, submit a copy | Steven | (https://www.redhookny.gov/D | | of the approval from NYSERDA. | Appenzeller | ocumentCenter/View/1462/Ne | | - | - | ws-Brief---Community-Solar- | | - | - | Project-2019?bidId=). The | | - | - | project provides solar for over | | - | - | 250 buildings. The Town of | | - | - | Red Hook received credit for | | - | - | the Community Solar High | | - | - | Impact action in the Clean | | - | - | Energy Community's program, | | - | - | demonstrating that this project | | - | - | met the requirements of the | | - | - | NYSERDA CEC program. The | | - | - | Village of Tivoli specifically | | - | - | had 39 sign-ups as part of this | | - | - | campaign, evidenced by a 2024 | | - | - | report generated by | | - | - | SunCommon (attached in | | - | - | portal). Names and addresses | | - | - | have been redacted for privacy. | | - | - | The community solar webpage | | - | - | can be viewed at | | - | - | https://suncommon.com/hudson | | - | - | -valley/red-hook-community- | | - | - | solar/ | | Community | 3 | 12 | 3 | CEC | Submit a copy of the approval from NYSERDA that indicates completion of | Kym | The Village of Tivoli partnered | | Campaigns | - | - | - | - | the Clean Energy Communities Community Campaigns Impact Action. | Bradley- | with the Town and Village of | | - | - | - | - | - | - | Rickard, | Red Hook in 2019 on a | | - | - | - | - | - | - | Steven | Community Solar Campaign | | - | - | - | - | - | - | Appenzeller | (https://www.redhookny.gov/D | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ocumentCenter/View/1462/Ne | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ws-Brief---Community-Solar- | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Project-2019?bidId=). The | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | project provides solar for over |

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250 buildings. The Town of Red Hook received credit for the Community Solar High Impact action in the Clean Energy Community's program, demonstrating that this project met the requirements of the NYSERDA CEC program. The Village of Tivoli specifically had 39 sign-ups as part of this campaign, evidenced by a 2024 report generated by SunCommon (attached in portal). Names and addresses have been redacted for privacy. The community solar webpage can be viewed at https://suncommon.com/hudson -valley/red-hook-community- solar/

| PE 9 | Climate Change | 4 | 8 | 4 | Priority | Provide a description of local gov't community engagement strategy consistent | Kym | Screening of Beyond Zero at | | - | Education & | - | - | - | - | with the requirements (see action link). Provide documentation of at least two | Bradley- | Bard; CSC at center of a | | - | Engagement | - | - | - | - | public education, outreach, and/or engagement activities focused on climate | Rickard, | Neighbors Night | | - | - | - | - | - | - | change within past year where the local gov't played a key role. | Steven | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | Documentation may include meeting minutes, attendee sign-in sheets, | Appenzeller | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | summaries of information gathered from the community, photographs of | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | events, copies of educational materials, presentations, etc. Demonstrate | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | engagement with a variety of community stakeholders through outreach | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | activities such as public meetings, targeted stakeholder meetings, educational | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | materials, etc. To receive full credit, demonstrate that the community | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | engagement program has covered both climate change mitigation and climate | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | change adaptation. | - | - |

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| Climate-related | 3 | 3 | 3 | Priority | Submit documentation that includes the topic, date, time, location, subject, and | Kym | Red Hook Hello Bloom. June | | Public Events | - | - | - | - | partners for at least one event held within the past year that was related to | Bradley- | 15th, 2024.-11-2:30 CSC table. | | - | - | - | - | - | climate change. Types of events could include seminars, workshops, | Rickard, | Village committee put on event | | - | - | - | - | - | conferences, summits, or fairs. Local gov'ts are eligible for points if they are | Steven | with other Village committees. | | - | - | - | - | - | the lead organizer or a supporting participant in an event organized by a | Appenzeller | Screening of Beyond Zero at | | - | - | - | - | - | partner. Support for a partner organization could be in form of donating the use | - | Bard; CSC at center of a | | - | - | - | - | - | of a local gov't facility, covering some of the costs of the event, serving on an | - | Neighbors Night | | - | - | - | - | - | advisory committee, speaking at the event, and/or using staff time to prepare | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | for or facilitate the event(s).Documentation may include the agenda, attendee | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | sign-in sheets, photographs of the event, website post, and/or educational | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | materials distributed at the event. Applicants must provide information on the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | role played by the local gov't. | - | - |

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In Progress Actions to Achieve Bronze Level CSC Certification

||Action Name|Min .|Max .|Likel y|Type|Description of how to obtain points & what to submit|Contact|Notes| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |PE 2|Government Operations GHG Inventory|12|16|12||Submit a copy of a local govt. GHG inventory report completed within five years prior to application date. Include Scope 1 (direct emissions) and 2 (indirect). The report can be a standalone document or integrated into a separate report or plan. Demonstrate that it is publicly accessible.|Kym|Proposal in progress for a GHG Inventory. New CSC TF member who might be able to help. Conversation with ICLEI occurred.| | Community | 16 | 16 | 16 | Prior | Submit a copy of a local govt. GHG inventory report completed within five years | Kym | CSC TF is interested in GHG | | GHG Inventory | - | - | - | ity, | prior to application date. Include Scope 1 (direct emissions) and 2 (indirect). The | - | inventories and Climate Action | | - | - | - | - | CSC | report can be a standalone document or integrated into a separate report or plan. | - | Plans as a baseline. Town | | - | - | - | - | Gran | Demonstrate that it is publicly accessible. | - | Action?: Yes. The Plan was | | - | - | - | - | ts | - | - | written in 2012 and therefore too | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | old to use for Village of Red | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Hook's submission (5 year | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | lookback for this action) | |PE 3|Fleet Inventory|4|4|4|CSC Gran ts|Submit a copy of a fleet inventory completed within the last two years prior to the date of application. The inventory must include the 11 categories of information listed above and must cover every four-wheeled vehicle owned or operated by the local government. Also provide a copy of the procedures describing when the inventory will be updated, how to do it, and who will do it.|Betsy|CSC TF looking to do CEC action of fleet inventory. Need to do intiial Central Hudson and application. Contract with Town and Village of Tivoli for some services, but not equipment.| | PE5 | Recycling Bins | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | Submit evidence that the local government has a policy requiring placement of | - | Have recycling bins, but not at | | - | in Government | - | - | - | - | recycling bins wherever there is a trash bin; this can take the form of a resolution, | - | every location. Trustee created | | - | Buildings | - | - | - | - | executive memorandum, executive order, or it can be part of an employee | - | images for education about | | - | - | - | - | - | - | handbook. Submit at least one photograph for each type of location (common areas | - | recycling (what can be and what | | - | - | - | - | - | - | and employee desks in government buildings), as a sample to demonstrate | - | can't). | | - | - | - | - | - | - | proximity to trash receptacles and accompanying signage. Submit information on | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | the number of trash and recycling bins provided in each of the two categories to | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | demonstrate an approximate match between the two types of bins. If possible, | - | - |

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|||||||provide procurement records indicating the acquisition of the equivalent number of recycling bins.||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Recycling | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | Submit documentation describing the program and confirming that it has been | - | Might be possible to do this. Do | | Program for | - | - | - | - | active within the last two years. For a recycling program in public places, details | - | have recycling bins at municipal | | Public Places & | - | - | - | - | should include when (i.e., the pickup schedule), where (i.e., pickup locations), what | - | lot and around Village. Event | | Events | - | - | - | - | is collected, and who (i.e., hauling service or municipal) is picking up the | - | outside partners spoken with to | | - | - | - | - | - | recyclables. Submit educational materials (e.g., signage, brochures) and | - | provide recycling bins. Not sure | | - | - | - | - | - | photographs of a sample of the receptacles to demonstrate any differences in the | - | if in code yet. | | - | - | - | - | - | styles and placement of bins by location should also be submitted. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | Recycling Program or Policy for Large Events: Submit documentation describing | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | the program and confirming that it has been active within the last two years. Submit | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | details regarding the venues served, the company/service used, protocol for | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | securing and distributing necessary receptacles, and what recyclables are collected. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | Alternatively, submit a copy of the government policy and supporting materials | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | which outline the requirements for waste and recycling management practices at | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | events. Show that the policy has been implemented within the last two years. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | Submit documentation showing that municipal staff worked with concessionaires, | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | staff, and volunteers to ensure they were aware of the recycling program and that | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | they helped to promote it. Documentation can also be submitted to highlight the use | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | of bin monitors. Submit educational materials (e.g., signage, brochures) and | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | photographs of a sample of the receptacles to demonstrate any differences in the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | styles and placement of bins by location should also be submitted. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | GHG Emissions Reductions: For at least one of the above types of programs, | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | submit the quantity of recyclables collected, when they were collected, and an | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | estimate of the emissions reductions (in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent) | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | that were achieved through implementation of the program. Show how the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | calculations were done using the US EPA’s Waste Reduction Model. | - | - |

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| Waste Reduction | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | Implement a waste reduction, composting, and/or recycling campaign to educate | Melkorka | Waste reduction flyer sent out. | | Education | - | - | - | - | the public and encourage waste reduction and recycling. Submit a description of the | - | An explanation of what can be | | Campaign | - | - | - | - | scope of the campaign, including the timeframe, the topics covered, and which | - | recycled. Might be able to | | - | - | - | - | - | audiences in the community were targeted. Provide information regarding | - | expand this as part of a | | - | - | - | - | - | attendance at events and copies of the primary outreach materials of the campaign | - | campaign. | | - | - | - | - | - | (e.g., website link, flyer). The campaign must have taken place within the past three | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | years. | - | - | | PE | Policies for | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | The revised zoning ordinance or new policy must be submitted electronically to | - | Route 9… Town and Village | | 6 | Local Food | - | - | - | - | receive points for this action. Submit a memorandum highlighting the specific | - | acquired land for organic | | - | Systems | - | - | - | - | sections of the zoning or ordinance that support or incentivize farmers’ markets, | - | farming. Need to check | | - | - | - | - | - | - | community gardens, and urban or rural agriculture. These changes may have | - | ecode360. There is a community | | - | - | - | - | - | - | occurred any time in the last 15 years to be eligible for points. | - | garden on that property. | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Agricultural farming zoning | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | exists. Interest in connecting | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | local restaurants to local | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | food/produce sources. Keeping | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | food local. Working on rezoning | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | right now - Northeast quadrant. | | Comprehensive | 3 | 21 | 3 | Prior | Submit the following documentation to apply for points for this action: 1. A copy | Steve | Mini plan in works. Comp and | | Plan with | - | - | - | ity, | of the approved comprehensive plan with sustainability elements, adopted within | - | Zoning code updates. | | Sustainability | - | - | - | CSC | ten years prior to the application date | - | - | | Elements | - | - | - | Gran | 2.A copy of the meeting minutes where the plan was formally approved by the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | ts | local governing body, or where the amendments were approved | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | 3. A memorandum explaining how the plan reflects the sustainability elements, | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | including the specific page numbers where the relevant information can be found | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | (The memorandum should provide details on all of the required sustainability | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | elements and any elements for which points are being requested. It should also note | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | the page number(s) in the plan where the required public outreach description can | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | be found.) | - | - |

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| Smart Growth | 1 | 10 | 1 | Revi | Submit a link or copy of the updated zoning or associated policies and an | Steve | Part of Community preservation | | Policies | - | - | - | sed | explanation of how the zoning meets the defined smart growth principles. The | - | fund with the town. Other smart | | - | - | - | - | Q4 | zoning may have been updated any time in the last 15 years prior to the application | - | growth policies apply (see | | - | - | - | - | 2021 | date to be eligible for points. For smart growth principles related to municipal | - | current zoning for dates). Could | | - | - | - | - | - | decision-making processes (e.g. “encourage community and stakeholder | - | also use future updated zoning | | - | - | - | - | - | collaboration in development decisions”) submit an explanation of how this | - | code updates for points. | | - | - | - | - | - | principle has been incorporated into those processes. | - | Received pro-housing | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | community certification in 2024 | | Infrastructure | 2 | 12 | 2 | Revi | Indicate which types of infrastructure have been implemented. Provide | Betsy | Village 2 Village Trail, Bike | | for Biking & | - | - | - | sed | photographs, websites, press releases, project plans for installed infrastructure, or | - | Parking Map: | | Walking | - | - | - | Q4 | other materials that demonstrate implementation of at least one of the four | - | https://gis.dutchessny.gov/bike- | | - | - | - | - | 2021 | strategies listed above. All strategies must have been implemented within the last | - | dutchess/. New bike rack in the | | - | - | - | - | - | 15 years. | - | municipal lot. Town Green | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Committee working to get trails | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | on All Trails. Also on county's | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | trail map. Additional trail and | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | bridge being added opening in | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2024 | | Access to Public | 1 | 9 | 1 | Revi | Indicate which strategies you are seeking points for and submit documentation for | TBD | The 2024 County Budget was | | Transit | - | - | - | sed | each strategy that has been implemented. Show that these strategies have been | - | originally slated to eliminate | | - | - | - | - | Q4 | implemented or utilized within the last 10 years. Documentation should include | - | county transit services to the | | - | - | - | - | 2021 | shuttle website and schedules, funding source and photographs of upgraded | - | Village of Re Hook. The Village | | - | - | - | - | - | sidewalks or bikeways, funding source and photographs of bike and car parking | - | of Tivoli, Town and Village of | | - | - | - | - | - | near bus stops, specific incentives provided to riders, incentives provided to | - | Red Hook, and Bard College | | - | - | - | - | - | employees and the employer(s) that offer those incentives, tiered rate structure for | - | worked in concert with County | | - | - | - | - | - | transit fares, and any partnerships with regional transit agencies or neighboring | - | Executive Sue Serino to restore | | - | - | - | - | - | communities. | - | and enhance services to Red | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Hook and Tivoli as part of the | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2024 Dutchess County Public | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Transit route Modifications | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | (https://www.dutchessny.gov/De | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | partments/County- | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Executive/Serino-Forwards- | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Resolution-toContinue-Route-C- |

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Bus-Service-to-Red-Hook-and- Tivoli.htm ). Moving Bus Stop for ADA compliance. Will include new sidewalk. Will also be a more enhanced structure with weather protections. Also a bike rack near the bus stop.

| Safe Routes to | 3 | 3 | 3 | Revi | Submit a website and other documents (including education materials) that outline | TBD | Hired an engineer to put in a | | School | - | - | - | sed | the details associated with the program, including dates, routes and safety features | - | school speed limit. Have to work | | - | - | - | - | Q4 | for students, stakeholders involved, funding source, any events and activities | - | with DOT because it’s a state | | - | - | - | - | 2021 | included in the program, any metrics associated with successful implementation of | - | highway. Looking to get flashing | | - | - | - | - | - | the program. The documentation must show that the program was active within the | - | speed limit sign. Elements of | | - | - | - | - | - | last 5 years. | - | stakeholder engagement in Red | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Hook Response and community | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | needs assessment. | | Traffic Calming | 3 | 7 | 3 | Revi | Indicate which of the above point tiers you are applying for. Submit evidence that | Kym/Ste | Working to getting flashing | | - | - | - | - | sed | the traffic calming measures have been implemented by providing project maps, | ve | speed limit signs. Also | | - | - | - | - | Q4 | plans, or reports. At minimum, photographs (with dates) showing traffic calming | working | discussions about DOT putting | | - | - | - | - | 2021 | features (before-and-after installation) must be included that indicate the project | with | in a traffic circle. Also | | - | - | - | - | - | location (address). Provide public meeting records (before and after | Mayor | discussion about speed bumps. | | - | - | - | - | - | implementation) demonstrating community involvement. Surveys of affected | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | residents to demonstrate if the project was successful are highly recommended. If a | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | project impacts a state road, concurrence by NYS DOT must be documented. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | The measure(s) must have been implemented within the last 10 years to be eligible | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | for points. | - | - | ||Natural Resources Inventory|8|10|8|Prior ity, CSC Gran ts|Submit a copy of an NRI report completed within the last 10 years. In addition, provide a description of the process followed for development of the NRI, if not described in the report. For full points, also submit a clerk-certified copy of the local law adopting the inventory.|Kym Bradley- Rickard and Steve Appenzel ler.|Town of Red Hook applying for CSC grant for an NRI. Will include Village. Kym and Steve will participate.|

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| PE 7 | Evaluate | 6 | 6 | 6 | Prior | Submit a copy of the completed CSRP tool and the summary report of the findings. | Kym or | The Village completed a CSRPT | | - | Policies for | - | - | - | ity, | At minimum, the summary report must describe the evaluation process (including a | Steve | in 2018 but it is too old to | | - | Climate | - | - | - | CSC | record of engaging municipal staff and officials across departments) and the gaps | - | qualify for points at this time | | - | Resilience | - | - | - | Gran | that were identified in local plans, policies, and projects as they relate to | - | because of the 5 year lookback | | - | - | - | - | - | ts | community vulnerability to climate change. The CSRP process must have been | - | period for this action. CCE DC | | - | - | - | - | - | - | implemented within five years of the application date. | - | assisting with in 2025; Letter of | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Support has been submitted to | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | CCE DC. | ||Freeboard Policies|4|19|4||Submit a copy of (or link to) the expanded freeboard policies. Provide an explanation of the types of policies that were implemented and how they correspond to the point tiers in Section E. Provide documentation that the policies were approved by the NYS Codes Council. Show that the policies were adopted within the previous 15 years.|Steve|Updated flood maps in March 2018; isolated areas where there are concerns. May be able to do since have report, needs further investigating to see what pertains to Village| | Design Flood | 2 | 14 | 2 | - | Training: Submit documentation of staff training sessions, including dates, name of | Steve | Updated flood maps in March | | Elevation & | - | - | - | - | attendees, and resources utilized, completed within the previous 5 years. | - | 2018; isolated areas where there | | Flood Maps | - | - | - | - | Increased DFE: Submit a copy of (or link to) the updated zoning law demonstrating | - | are concerns. May be able to do | | - | - | - | - | - | the increase in DFE. Show that it was completed within the previous 15 years. | - | since have report, needs further | | - | - | - | - | - | Provide an explanation of the method used to create the increased DFE and how it | - | investigating to see what pertains | | - | - | - | - | - | corresponds to the point tiers in Section E. | - | to Village | | - | - | - | - | - | Updated flood maps: Submit a copy of (or link to) the amended flood hazard areas | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | map. Show that the update was completed within the previous 15 years. Provide an | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | explanation of the method used to create the map and how it corresponds to the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | point tiers in Section E. | - | - | | Climate-resilient | 4 | 4 | 4 | - | Submit a copy or web address of a local hazard mitigation plan completed within | - | County is currently updating the | | Hazard | - | - | - | - | the last five years. If the county government led the plan development process, the | - | HMP | | Mitigation Plan | - | - | - | - | plan must identify the local government as a participating jurisdiction. Also provide | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | an explanation, including page references, of how the plan addresses climate | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | change and includes climate science projections. In addition, submit proof that the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | plan has been formally adopted by the local government and approved by FEMA | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | within five years prior to the application date. If you do not have a copy of the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | municipal adoption resolution or confirmation of FEMA approval, please contact | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | HazardMitigation@dhses.ny.gov and that team can provide it. | - | - |

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| Conserve | 1 | 21 | 1 | - | For the open space plan, submit a copy of the plan or provide the web address. Also | Steve | Transfer of land; targeted | | Natural Areas | - | - | - | - | submit a copy of the meeting minutes where the plan was formally adopted by the | - | recommendation on page 44 of | | - | - | - | - | - | local government. | - | Mitigation Assessment. Will | | - | - | - | - | - | For the conservation finance feasibility study, submit a copy of the study or provide | - | need to look at action for | | - | - | - | - | - | the web address. For the conservation finance mechanism, submit a copy of ballot | - | specific documents needed to | | - | - | - | - | - | measure language and official election results from an open space bond, property | - | support, if available, particularly | | - | - | - | - | - | tax, or real estate transfer tax passed. For the finance measure, submit a description | - | the finance and election | | - | - | - | - | - | of the measure, a copy of ballot measure language and official election results from | - | elements. Town Action? Yes, | | - | - | - | - | - | an open space bond, property tax, or real estate transfer tax passed. Show that the | - | Saw Kill Watershed and Flood | | - | - | - | - | - | finance mechanism is actively in use. For the protection of natural areas, submit a | - | Mitigation Assessment (March | | - | - | - | - | - | copy of the meeting minutes where the expenditure toward a land protection project | - | 2018) | | - | - | - | - | - | was approved by the local governing body, a map showing the property protected | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | with tax parcel ID, size of the property in acres, and a copy of the deed. Where | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | applicable, also submit a copy of the recorded conservation easement | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | demonstrating the acreage that is permanently protected under easement. | - | - | | Watershed Plan | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | Create or update a watershed assessment to identify flooding and water quality | Kym | Assessment of groundwater done | | for Water | - | - | - | - | priorities. (Version 3 name: Watershed Assessment) [In Q4 2020, this action split | - | during Phase I of | | Quality | - | - | - | - | into two actions - one for flooding, one for water quality.] | - | sewer/stormwater plans with | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | focus on Sawkill (2022); | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Community water testing (2023). | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | TF will need to look at plans and | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | compare to required items for | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | exact action points. CSC TF | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | interested in this action as part of | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | regreening of sewer/stormwater | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | update areas and Abrahms Park - | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | currently on hold, expansion | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | construction happening now in | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2024. Could add into plan after | | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | construction is completed. | ||Water Conservation & Reuse|2|6|2||Community outreach: Submit examples of how, what and when education materials were shared with the community and/or demonstrate participation in the WaterSense program by submitting proof of partnership (e.g., your listing on EPA’s WaterSense Partners Directory) and the most recent annual data submitted to the program.|Betsy|Educational elements being publicized, will be creating pamphlets and adding online|

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|||||||Program for government facilities or the community: Submit a summary of the program with evidence of one or more water conservation strategies implemented.||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |PE8|Community Choice Aggregation|12|33|12|CEC , Revi sed Q4 2021|Submit a copy of the approval from NYSERDA that indicates completion of at least one of the options under the Clean Energy Communities CCA high-impact action. When seeking points for the tiers related to the 100% Renewable Default Supply Mix option, also submit confirmation of the population of the community.|TBD|Village looking into solar power with Town for CAC action. Lease with SunCommon already exists| |PE9|Energy Reduction Campaign|5|5|5||Submit one or more of the following materials, which must demonstrate that the energy campaign is either currently active or completed within one year prior to the application date: Campaign website address; Guidance document; Marketing materials; Campaign progress reports with results.|TBD|Town has energize NY and run energy reduction campaigns - offer to mow lawn with electric mower, test drive electric vehicles-Village could partner|

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| HVAC | 1 | 5 | - | Install HVAC equipment that is energy-efficient and exceeds the ASHRAE 90.1 | Kym or Steve | Very old system. Needs to be replaced. | | Upgrades | - | - | - | Standard by 3%. Installation must be performed within 10 years prior to | - | Might be a high priority for funding. | | - | - | - | - | application date. Provide total building sq. footage across building portfolio, % | - | Dependent on when grants are available. | | - | - | - | - | of building sq. footage covered by HVAC upgrades, location of upgrades, | - | - | | - | - | - | - | installation date, efficiency and make/model of HVAC equipment installed. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | Points are tiered based on % of total building portfolio covered by HVAC | - | - | | - | - | - | - | upgrades. | - | - | | Benchmarkin | 2 | 4 | CEC | Develop and adopt legislation requiring benchmarking of govt. energy use for | Kym or Steve | Possible interest related to the GHG | | g - Municipal | - | - | - | buildings and submit documentation of formal adoption. Define size thresholds | - | inventory. Would need to explore the | | Buildings | - | - | - | and types of buildings covered by mandate. Use model legislation from | - | difference between this action and | | - | - | - | - | NYSERDA CEC program. 2 points are obtained by adopting benchmarking | - | Building Energy Audits. Town Action?: | | - | - | - | - | requirements and 2 for implementation. Must be in effect at time of submittal. | - | Yes, but this action is exclusive to town | | - | - | - | - | Provide documentation that at least 1 report has been publicly disclosed w/in the | - | buildings | | - | - | - | - | year. | - | - | ||Green Building Standard for Government Buildings|2|4||Documentation of the written policy as well as signed documentation of its adoption and enactment by the government official or body authorized to enact such policies. Additionally, local governments should submit a memorandum outlining how the policy has incorporated an existing green building standard directly or incorporated aspects of the standard into the policy. The policy may have been adopted at any time prior to the application date to receive points.|Kym or Steve|There may be new contruction happening. May be worthwhile to explore. Possible to look into for 2025/2026 - construction happening for entry to Village Hall. No big construction projects happening, mostly small scale.| ||Fleet Efficiency Policy|2|3|CSC Grants|Provide a copy of the vehicle efficiency policy that is consistent with the guidelines above. Submit signed documentation of the policy’s adoption and enactment by the local government. The policy may have been adopted at any time prior to the application date but the local government must be actively implementing it.|Kym or Steve|Completing Fleet Inventory Action in 2024/2025.| | LED Street | 4 | 12 | CEC | At minimum, provide the following information: | Kym or Steve | Some owned, most leased by Central | | Lights | - | - | - | Baseline: As per the street light inventory, provide the total number of street | - | Hudson. Central Hudson is able to provide | | - | - | - | - | lights in the community. For this CSC action, the percentage of street lights is | - | inventory details. Possible to pursue in | | - | - | - | - | based on the total number of municipally- and utility-owned street lights within | - | 2025. | | - | - | - | - | the jurisdiction that are actively in use at the time of application. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | Percentage converted: Provide the number of street lights that were converted to | - | - | | - | - | - | - | LEDs. Documentation should indicate that the updated street lights are actively | - | - | | - | - | - | - | inuse. | - | - |

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||Environment ally Preferable Purchasing Policy|1|4||Submit documentation of the written policy as well as signed documentation of its adoption by the local government. Additionally, provide reference to and/or a copy of any definitions, specifications, and/or standards referenced in the adopted policy. The policy should have been adopted or updated within the past 5 years of the application date or include specifications that account for the availability of new, more efficient and/or environmentally preferable products.|Kym or Steve|Need to discuss and explore the feasibility| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Financing | 5 | 5 | - | Provide documentation of the establishment of this financing mechanism, | Kym or Steve | Reserve funds for green energy may be an | | Mechanism | - | - | - | source of the seed money, any policies that were adopted to establish the | - | option. Worth a conversation might be | | for | - | - | - | dedicated financing mechanism, and a list of projects, including cost details and | - | pretty complicated. Lower on list of | | Government | - | - | - | estimated savings that have been funded through this mechanism. For a | - | priorities. | | Energy | - | - | - | revolving energy fund, the terms and conditions for drawing from and | - | - | | Projects | - | - | - | replenishing the fund must be submitted, and it must be capitalized and | - | - | | - | - | - | - | operational for the CSC to receive points. | - | - | ||Waste & Energy Provisions in Government Contracts|1|3||Submit copies of all relevant specifications included in government contracts. The contracts must be active or executed within one year prior to the application date.|Kym or Steve|Worth checking in with DPW, might be easy to achieve in 2025/2026.| ||Energy Code Enforcement Training|5|5||Submit a dated copy of the approval from NYSERDA that indicates completion of the Clean Energy Communities Energy Code Enforcement Training high- impact action.|Kym or Steve|CEO is a contractor. It's possible that he took the training already. Would need to check in. Town Action? Yes, but exclusive to the town|

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|PE4|Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies|3|5||Submit a copy of a feasibility study report that analyzes the feasibility of at least one renewable energy technology to supply energy for the local government’s facilities and operations. The study should consider geographical and local considerations, policy considerations, financing options, costs, and risks. The study must have been completed within five years of the application date|Kym or Steve|May be opportunities for rooftop solar on new build.| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Heat Pumps | 9 | 22 | - | Submit a brief description of the heat pump installation(s), including location, | Kym or Steve | Might be a consideration for necessary | | - | - | - | - | installation date, size, specification or purchase documents, and, if available, | - | HVAC upgrades. Village looking to green- | | - | - | - | - | estimates of energy savings. Show that the installation is actively in use at the | - | up Village Hall and move away from oil, | | - | - | - | - | time of applying for CSC certification. Also provide evidence that the systems | - | etc. Energy Committee has extra money | | - | - | - | - | were designed and installed by qualified professionals, such as those approved | - | and looking to do this. After CEC | | - | - | - | - | by NYSERDA. For each installation, submit one photograph of posted | - | submittal is completed, thoughts of | | - | - | - | - | educational signage, a press release, and a description of activities announcing | - | received grant money being put towards it. | | - | - | - | - | the installation for public education. For three additional points, submit a copy | - | - | | - | - | - | - | of the approval from NYSERDA that indicates completion of the Clean Energy | - | - | | - | - | - | - | Communities Clean Heating and Cooling Demo high-impact action. | - | - | | Solar Energy | 9 | 20 | - | Submit a brief description of the heat pump installation(s), including location, | Kym or Steve | Might be a consideration for necessary | | Installation | - | - | - | installation date, size, specification or purchase documents, and, if available, | - | HVAC upgrades. Village looking to green- | | - | - | - | - | estimates of energy savings. Show that the installation is actively in use at the | - | up Village Hall and move away from oil, | | - | - | - | - | time of applying for CSC certification. Also provide evidence that the systems | - | etc. Energy Committee has extra money | | - | - | - | - | were designed and installed by qualified professionals, such as those approved | - | and looking to do this. After CEC | | - | - | - | - | by NYSERDA. For each installation, submit one photograph of posted | - | submittal is completed, thoughts of | | - | - | - | - | educational signage, a press release, and a description of activities announcing | - | received grant money being put towards it. | | - | - | - | - | the installation for public education. For three additional points, submit a copy | - | - | | - | - | - | - | of the approval from NYSERDA that indicates completion of the Clean Energy | - | - | | - | - | - | - | Communities Clean Heating and Cooling Demo high-impact action. | - | - |

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|PE 6|Green Parking Lot Policies|1|4||Submit a copy of (or a link to) each zoning code or ordinance that adopts one or more green parking lot policies. Indicate when each policy was adopted; the policies must have been adopted within the past 10 years.|Kym or Steve|May be opportunities to incorporate into new development. New parking in Abraham Park. Village has met with engineers, but next to wetland area, might be a couple years before action towards parking lot.| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | PE 7 | Climate | 4 | 16 | Priority | Submit a copy of the most recent climate vulnerability assessment report, | Kym or Steve | Potential to use hazard mitigation plan. | | - | Vulnerability | - | - | , CSC | created within 10 years prior to the application date. Also submit documentation | - | Also CAPI Adapt if another round arises. | | - | Assessment | - | - | Grants | of the public outreach process (such as public meeting invitations, list of | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | attendees and meeting minutes, surveys or other outreach means), if this is not | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | included in the report. The report should include a summary of the assessment | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | process and the individuals involved, climate change projections of future | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | conditions, a description of what climate hazards were covered, what | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | community assets/systems were assessed for impacts, and what vulnerable | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | populations were considered. If the vulnerability assessment was developed | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | more than 10 years ago, local governments may update it with any new or | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | updated data or projections and submit the updated report for credit. If the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | vulnerability assessment was completed through the NY Rising or Local | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | Waterfront Revitalization Program, documentation of DOS approval of the local | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | plan must be submitted. | - | - | | Climate | 3 | 15 | Priority | Vision: Submit a copy or web address of the final climate adaptation and | Kym or Steve | HVRC may do another round. | | Adaptation | - | - | , CSC | resilience vision statement and a summary of the inclusive public engagement | - | - | | Plan | - | - | Grants, | process that was used to create the vision, including evidence of event outreach | - | - | | - | - | - | Revise | and attendance. (See guidance on inclusive public engagement processes in | - | - | | - | - | - | d Q4 | Section B). | - | - | | - | - | - | 2021 | Plan: Submit a copy or web address of the climate adaptation plan or chapter (of | - | - | | - | - | - | - | a related climate plan). Indicate the scope of the planning effort (limited, | - | - | | - | - | - | - | moderate or comprehensive). Submit documentation that the plan was adopted | - | - | | - | - | - | - | by the local government. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | The plan or chapter must contain the following: | - | - |

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||||||The most recent New York State climate change projections and climate hazard data, as of the date of publication of the plan, A list of strategies to address local vulnerabilities and build adaptive capacity, A summary of the inclusive public engagement process that was used. If a regional entity (other than the applicant) led the planning process, submit evidence of substantial involvement in that process, as per these guidelines.||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Green | 1 | 14 | - | For plans, policy changes, and/or feasibility studies, submit copies of them (or | Betsy | Abrahms Park analysis may be able to | | Infrastructur | - | - | - | the web addresses where they can be found online). | - | incorporate a green infrastructure study. | | e | - | - | - | If trainings were completed, submit the names and titles of the staff that | - | - | | - | - | - | - | attended and documentation describing the scope, date, and length of the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | training. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | For NGICP support, show that NGICP-certified community members were used | - | - | | - | - | - | - | in implementing a project and/or submit maintenance plans that require the use | - | - | | - | - | - | - | of NGICP-certified community members for installation, inspection, and/or | - | - | | - | - | - | - | maintenance. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | For implementation of green infrastructure projects, provide before and after | - | - | | - | - | - | - | photos, in addition to evidence of project design, a maintenance plan, and the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | estimated amount of water treated or captured. | - | - | | Culverts & | 2 | 24 | - | This action has five different tiers of points (as above); clearly describe the tiers | Kym or Steve | CSC TF is interested in completing road | | Dams | - | - | - | for which the local government is applying. For assessment and management | - | stream crossing management plan. CCE | | - | - | - | - | plan(s) for culverts and bridges, and/or a dam inventory, submit copies of the | - | DC may be able to assist in 2026. O'Neil | | - | - | - | - | reports (or the web addresses for them). | - | Engineering Firm completed a short | | - | - | - | - | For points associated with right-sizing culverts or bridges, or removing dams, | - | overview of some culverts during the | | - | - | - | - | submit evidence of completion, such as before and after photographs, and a | - | Flood Map update, but not via NAACC. | | - | - | - | - | description of the reason and design for removal or right-sizing. Applicants may | - | - | | - | - | - | - | receive points for any of these actions over a 10-year period. | - | - | | Riparian | 2 | 6 | - | Riparian assessment: Submit a new or revised riparian assessment document | Kym or Steve | CSC TF interested in this action as part of | | Buffers | - | - | - | that summarizes the maps/data used and identifies priority locations for | - | regreening of sewer/stormwater update | | - | - | - | - | conservation and revegetation based on data and stakeholder input. | - | areas and Abrahms Park. Could add into | | - | - | - | - | Riparian revegetation: Submit evidence of a revegetation project and | - | these plans if area is large enough. Also | | - | - | - | - | corresponding maintenance plan, including designs, plans and photos, clearly | - | looking at Trees for Tribs program, but | | - | - | - | - | demonstrating the project meets minimum size requirements stated above. | - | area available for buffer might be too | | - | - | - | - | - | - | small for program. Looking at possible | | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2025. Town Action? Yes, stream buffer |

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||||||||regulations with environmental protection overlay district| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | National | 3 | 9 | - | Local governments should submit documentation verifying their current | Steve | Both Town and Village participate in the | | Flood | - | - | - | participation in the FEMA Community Rating System program and their rating | - | Flood Insurance Program, but are not | | Insurance | - | - | - | system class. The class can have been achieved any time in the past but it must | - | listed in current (2023) or future (2024) | | Program | - | - | - | be a rating that is valid and current at the point of application. | - | Community Rating System Lists | | Community | - | - | - | - | - | - | | Rating | - | - | - | - | - | - | | System | - | - | - | - | - | - | | Source Water | 6 | 10 | - | Submit a copy of or link to a source water protection plan that accounts for | Kym | May be able to incorporate into Phase II of | | Protection | - | - | - | climate change projections and includes an implementation timeline for | - | sewer/stormwater update plans. CSC TF | | - | - | - | - | protection and management methods. Submit proof that the plan has been | - | interested in this action as part of | | - | - | - | - | adopted by the municipality. | - | regreening of sewer/stormwater update | | - | - | - | - | Implementation: Submit documentation regarding implementation of two or | - | areas and Abrahms Park. | | - | - | - | - | more strategies identified in the source water protection plan. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | These actions must have been completed within the past 10 years. | - | - | | Water-smart | 1 | 6 | - | For the outreach tier: Submit copies of educational materials as well as a | Kym | TF could incoporate into Abrahms Park | | Landscaping | - | - | - | description of the method of distribution (mailed pamphlets, board | - | future analysis and plan | | - | - | - | - | presentations, table events, training programs, etc.), dates of distribution, and | - | - | | - | - | - | - | recipient groups (e.g., public, local boards, staff, etc.). Educational efforts must | - | - | | - | - | - | - | have occurred within the last five years. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | For demonstration sites: Submit before and after photos with dates. The | - | - | | - | - | - | - | installation must have occurred within the last ten years. Provide project | - | - | | - | - | - | - | address, description, size in square feet. Also submit site plans, if available. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | For ordinance: Submit copies of (or links to) the adopted ordinance/regulation | - | - | | - | - | - | - | requiring or incentivizing water-smart landscaping in new | - | - | | - | - | - | - | commercial/industrial developments. The ordinance/regulation may have been | - | - | | - | - | - | - | adopted at any time prior to the date of application. | - | - | |PE8|Green Vendor Fairs|2|2||Submit copies of event posters or advertisements, a list of vendors in attendance, local government departments or staff members in attendance, and|Kym or Steve|CSC TF is interested in bringing electric vehicles in as a vendor. Partnering with Town to be collaborative. Co-sponsor|

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||||||an estimated number of attendees. Local governments must demonstrate that the green vendor fair occurred within one year prior to the application date.||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Buy Local/Buy Green Campaign|2|2||Submit copies of materials developed for or used in the campaign, along with a description of the level of local gov't engagement, documentation of branding and other marketing materials, including a link to website, if applicable, and a list of local and green vendors participating in the campaign. The campaign must have been active within 3 years prior to the app. date.|Kym or Steve|TF is interested in action.| | PE 9 | Local Climate | 3 | 3 | - | Submit a link to at least one webpage that contains the three minimum | Kym or Steve | TF could add onto Village's website | | - | Action | - | - | - | components: 1) a description of the local government’s efforts related to local | - | - | | - | Website | - | - | - | climate change mitigation and adaptation, 2) how local residents and businesses | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | can participate in those efforts, and 3) a summary of actions that residents and | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | businesses in the community can take to reduce their GHG emissions. These | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | components can be on separate webpages. | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | In addition, provide a description of new content that was posted to the website | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | within the past year. If available, also submit any staff training materials, user | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | guides, and/or web policies. | - | - | ||Social Media|3|3||Submit the website address of at least one social media account managed by the local govt. Demonstrate how the accounts have been used to support clean energy and climate initiatives. New content must have been posted within one year prior to application date. If applicable, local governments should submit their social media guidelines as well.|Kym or Steve|TF could add library posts| |PE 10|GHG Tracking System|5|5||Submit documentation demonstrating that the GHG tracking system is operational (such as a report from the system or a screenshot of the system in use) and contains at least 12 months of GHG data. Submit a copy of the protocols developed by the local gov't for entering GHG data, reporting results, and maintaining the tracking system over time.|Kym or Steve|TF interested in reviewing again after GHG inventory is completed| ||Annual Progress Report|4|4||Submit a copy of the most recent progress report, released to the public within one year prior to the application date. The progress report must describe progress on implementation of the local climate action plan, if one exists, or implementation of another action-oriented plan that includes a substantial climate action component.|Kym or Steve|TF interested in putting on website. Could use GHG tracking system here - Idea to have tracker on webpage of how much energy being used, have on Village Hall website|

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| PE 12 | Reduce GHGs | 15 | 45 | - | Submit documentation that describes the three steps involved in this action: the | Kym or Steve | TF interested in reviewing again after | | - | from | - | - | - | baseline GHG measurement, a summary of the actions implemented to reduce | - | GHG inventory is completed | | - | Government | - | - | - | GHG emissions from local government buildings, and the calculations behind | - | - | | - | Facilities | - | - | - | the percentage of GHG reductions. Local governments that have completed the | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | Clean Energy Communities Clean Energy Upgrades High Impact Action are | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | eligible for the lowest tier of points (15) for this Climate Smart Communities | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | (CSC) action (for a 10% GHG reduction from government buildings) by | - | - | | - | - | - | - | - | providing the same documentation submitted to NYSERDA. | - | - |

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General Funding Sources for Implementing Recommended

CSC Actions

NYSDEC Climate Smart Communities Grant Program: https://www.dec.ny.gov/energy/109181.html NYSDEC Grant Applications : https://www.dec.ny.gov/pubs/grants.html

NYSDEC Hudson River Estuary Program Grants: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/5091.html - - - FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program: https://www.fema.gov/hazard mitigation grant program FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (formerly Pre-disaster Mitigation Grant Program): https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities - - FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program: https://www.fema.gov/flood mitigation assistance-grant-program

NYS Department of State Grants (including Local Waterfront Revitalization Program): https://www.dos.ny.gov/funding/

• NYS Greenway Compact Program Grants: https://hudsongreenway.ny.gov/grants funding NYSDEC Environmental Protection Fund Grants: http://www.dec.ny.gov/pubs/grants.html NYS Public Service Commission Clean Energy Fund: https://www.energy.gov/savings/search?keyword=NYPA

• NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Program: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All Programs/Programs/Clean-Energy-Communities/Apply-for-Grants

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