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Energy, Climate, and Sustainability Initiatives

2026last touched · 22 source resolutions
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Resolutions authorizing community solar projects, installing electric vehicle charging stations, adopting climate pledges and sustainability organization memberships, governing electric power supply contracts, and street lighting including LED conversions.
Synthesis written as-of 2026-06-13. A time-bounded clause in this rule expires on 2026-09-26
In force, by year of last update
2026this year
EV Charger User Fee Rate
Users of the Village's public electric vehicle charger are charged $0.12 (12 cents) per kilowatt-hour, effective February 15, 2026. The Village Clerk is directed to post signage on the charger announcing the fee.[22]
EV Charger Usage Data Review
The Board is required to review EV charger use data 6 months after the fee took effect on February 15, 2026.[22]
2024
ICLEI Membership Authorization
Trustee Bradley-Rickard is authorized to pursue membership with the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) and negotiate a cost-sharing agreement with the Town of Red Hook.[20]
ChargePoint Web Connection Contract Renewal
The Mayor is authorized to sign the ChargePoint Web Connection 2-year renewal contract using NYS OGS State Contract Pricing through piggybacking, authorized September 26, 2024 and expiring September 26, 2026.[21]
2022
Street Light Installation — Bird and Tower Street
A street light has been authorized for installation at the intersection of Bird and Tower Street on an existing Central Hudson pole, subject to annual maintenance and service charges assessed to the Village.[18]
NYS Climate Action Council Scoping Plan Support
The Village of Red Hook declares support for the NYS Climate Action Council Scoping Plan and its recommendations, including prohibiting expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure, transitioning to efficient electricity-based solutions for buildings and transportation, advanced building codes phasing in requirements prohibiting on-site combustion of fossil fuels in new buildings over a 2024–2027 period, expanding EV affordability and fast-charging infrastructure, and a managed transition of the utility gas system protecting low- and moderate-income households.[19]
2021
Zero Emission Vehicle Grant — EV Charging Station IMA
The Mayor is authorized to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Red Hook for the Zero Emission Vehicle Grant Project, providing for installation of two electric vehicle charging stations in the Village municipal lot. The Town will handle grant applications and cover match funding not to exceed $10,000, and the charging stations become Village property upon installation.[17]
2019
Climate Smart Communities Pledge
The Village of Red Hook has adopted the New York State Climate Smart Communities pledge to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate. The pledge comprises ten elements including building a climate-smart community, inventorying emissions and setting goals, decreasing energy use, shifting to clean renewable energy, implementing climate-smart land use, enhancing community resilience, and engaging in an evolving process of climate action.[11]
Community Solar Intermunicipal Agreement with Town of Red Hook
The Mayor is authorized to execute an Intermunicipal Agreement between the Village of Red Hook and the Town of Red Hook regarding the Community Distributed Generation Solar (PV) Project, in substantially the form on file with the Village Clerk, with changes that do not affect the substance thereof and subject to revisions made to Exhibit "A".[12]
Community Solar Project Zoning Immunity Determination
The Village Board has determined that the construction of the proposed 1.73 MW AC community solar array on an approximately 9.5-acre portion of parcel 6272-14-427425-0000 at Glen Pond Drive is immune from the application of the Town's Zoning Law. The project remains subject to Town Zoning Law Sections § 143-37(E), (F), (G), and D(e) through (j), including the requirement for issuance of a building permit, to protect public health, safety, and welfare.[13][16]
Community Solar Ground Lease — Red Hook CSA LLC
The Mayor is authorized to execute the ground lease and site plan with Red Hook CSA, LLC for the community solar project on the Village well fields, subject to final legal and engineering review of attachment pages and modification of the insurance clause (Section 11) to enhance protection of the well field. The First Amendment of Land Lease Agreement was subsequently approved to relocate the originally proposed power connection point, with the corrected parcel number 6272-14-427425-0000.[14][16]
Community Distributed Generation Credit Purchase Agreement — Red Hook CSA LLC
The Mayor is authorized to execute a Community Distributed Generation Credit Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Red Hook CSA, LLC for a 1.73 MW AC community solar array co-located at the Village's well site. The PPA governs delivery of and payment for Community Distributed Generation credits and Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) credits allocated to the Village's listed accounts, priced based on metered electrical output from the solar panel system.[15]
2018
NYPA LED Lighting Agreement
The Mayor is authorized to sign an agreement with the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to continue the LED street lighting conversion project, with costs absorbed into a payment schedule.[10]
2017
Mid-Hudson Street Light Consortium Membership
The Village of Red Hook is a participant in the Municipal Cooperation Agreement for the Mid-Hudson Street Light Consortium, dated December 11, 2017, for cooperative solicitation of proposals for LED street lighting conversion and maintenance services. The Mayor, or in his absence the Deputy Mayor, is authorized to sign the Agreement and execute related documents on the Village's behalf.[9]
2016
LED Street Lighting Authority Order
The Village has authorized the LED Street Lighting Authority Order to replace current streetlights with LED fixtures through Central Hudson's tariff program as existing lights fail.[6]
2015
EV Charging Station Permitting Classification
The installation of an electric vehicle charging station is classified as "minor work" requiring the same permitting process as determined by the code enforcement officer, rather than a full building permit. Notwithstanding this classification, all installations must still comply with all applicable requirements of the Village's Zoning Law.[5]
2012
Energize New York Partnership Pact
The Village of Red Hook has adopted the Energize Partnership Pact to participate in the Energize New York residential energy efficiency program. The Mayor is authorized to appoint a Municipal Energize Liaison or Liaisons from among municipal staff or civic volunteers, subject to Board affirmation, to serve as chief points of contact with Energize staff and coordinate with community Energize Champions and Sponsors.[3]
2010
Street Light Deactivation for Carbon Reduction
The Village approved turning off 30 street lights as identified in an energy efficiency study to reduce its carbon footprint and Central Hudson Gas & Electric expenses.[1]
History · superseded or expired
2019
Community Solar Site Plan Approval — Original (June 2019)
The Village Board approved the original site plan entitled "Photovoltaic (Solar Electric) Site Plan," prepared by SunCommon, last revised June 6, 2019, for the community solar project at Glen Pond Drive. Superseded by the revised site plan approved in the First Amendment of Land Lease Agreement dated December 9, 2019, reflecting relocation of utility connection points.[13]
2017
LED Street Lighting Conversion — Mayor Investigation Authorization
The Board declared interest in pursuing conversion to LED street lights and authorized the Mayor to investigate grant options and further energy data, with anticipated annual savings of $43,600 after the first year. Superseded by the formal Mid-Hudson Street Light Consortium membership and NYPA LED agreement.[7]
LED Street Lighting Consortium Exploration
The Board authorized continued exploration of LED street lighting conversion and participation with an 18-municipality consortium, with Trustee Laing as Village contact and Courtney Strong as consultant. Superseded by the formal Mid-Hudson Street Light Consortium membership resolution.[8]
2014
Dutchess County Retail Electric Energy Supply Participation
The Village authorized participation in the Dutchess County Department of Central Services' Retail Electric Energy Supply application, with the Clerk directed to submit Central Hudson account information to the County by September 12, 2014. This was a time-bounded administrative action tied to the September 12, 2014 deadline, now expired.[4]
2011
Electric Power Supply — MEGA Distributor Rate
The Village approved purchase of electric power from MEGA at a rate of $7.22 per unit unless another vendor submitted a lower bid, with anticipated savings of 14% on annual electric costs of $114,000. Superseded by the 2014 authorization to participate in the Dutchess County Retail Electric Energy Supply program.[2]
Source resolutions
  1. [1]2010-06-07Turn off 30 street lights for carbon reduction
  2. [2]2011-06-16Electric Power Supplier Selection
  3. [3]2012-10-01RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ENERGIZE PARTNERSHIP PACT AND AUTHORIZING MUNICIPAL ENERGIZE LIAISON APPOINTMENTS
  4. [4]2014-09-08Authorize participation in county electric supply program
  5. [5]2015-10-19Resolution to Designate Installation of an Electric Vehicle Charging Station as Minor Work
  6. [6]2016-02-08LED Street Lighting Authority Order
  7. [7]2017-07-20LED street lighting conversion project authorization
  8. [8]2017-09-21LED Street Lighting Exploration
  9. [9]2017-12-11Resolution Authorizing Participation in the Mid-Hudson Street Light Consortium
  10. [10]2018-08-13NYPA LED lighting project authorization
  11. [11]2019-02-11CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITY – RED HOOK
  12. [12]2019-05-02RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF RED HOOK REGARDING COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTED GENERATION SOLAR (PV) PROJECT
  13. [13]2019-06-17RESOLUTION DETERMINING APPLICATION OF TOWN AND VILLAGE ZONING LAWS TO COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECT
  14. [14]2019-06-20Authority to Sign Ground Lease and Site Plan– Community Solar Project
  15. [15]2019-08-12RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTED GENERATION CREDIT PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PROJECT PURCHASE OPTION WITH RED HOOK CSA, LLC REGARDING COMMUNITY DISTRIBUTED GENERATION SOLAR PROJECT
  16. [16]2019-12-09RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATION TO SITE PLAN AND FIRST AMENDMENT OF LAND LEASE WITH RED HOOK CSA, LLC FOR COMMUNITY SOLAR PROJECT
  17. [17]2021-07-12Zero Emission Vehicle Grant Project Intermunicipal Agreement
  18. [18]2022-01-10Street Light Installation at Bird and Tower Street
  19. [19]2022-06-22Resolution Declaring Support for the New York State Climate Action Council Scoping Plan
  20. [20]2024-06-20ICLEI Membership Authorization with Town Cost-Share
  21. [21]2024-09-26ChargePoint Web Connection 2-year Renewal Contract
  22. [22]2026-01-26Establish EV charger fee of 12 cents per kilowatt-hour

Synthesized from the chronological history of these resolutions. Each clause shows the year it was last established or amended. The text is a reading aid — for legal force, consult the source resolutions and the Village Code.