800 to 1,400 points | Applicable to all Municipalities
Local governments can earn Climate Smart Community (CSC) Certification through compliance with this robust, comprehensive rating system aligned with the Clean Energy Communities Program.
Submission requirements for any of the above:
Submit a screenshot of the DEC Climate Smart Communities website, email notification from NYS DEC, or comparable information, that demonstrates the applying jurisdiction has been listed as a Bronze or Silver Certified Climate Smart Community. (Please note that Silver CSC Certified communities are eligible to earn credit for both Bronze Certification and Silver Certification. Please submit for each separately to earn 1,400 points total.) The date of completion is the date on which NYS DEC provides notification to the municipality regarding its achievement of the applicable certification level. The certification level must be current at the time of application.