Clean Energy Communities News

This webpage archives newsletters developed by the Upstate New York Clean Energy Communities Teams.

The Clean Energy Communities (CEC) Program provides grants, technical assistance and recognition to local governments to save money, foster a vibrant economy, and improve the environment. The program aids municipalities in completing high-impact actions identified by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). 

The Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board serves as the coordinator for the Western Upstate New York Territory, while the Capital District Regional Planning Commission deploys coordinators for the Eastern Upstate New York Territory.  The two organizations share marketing duties for the Clean Energy Communities program.

The program is currently closed for new high impact action submittal, though coordinators are still available statewide to assist municipalities in implementing clean energy actions. For information regarding your local coordinator and what assistance is currently available, visit cnyenergychallenge.org/clean-energy-communities.