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HVRC is under contract with Ulster County on an innovative initiative – Ulster County Municipal Energy Technical Assistance, or UC META.  As the first designated Clean Energy Community by NYSERDA, and a Silver Climate Smart Community, Ulster County is dedicated to environmental leadership.  The UC META Program showcases the County’s commitment to organizing a significant portion of…

HVRC staff attended the Local Government Leadership Summit hosted by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) in Hoboken, NJ.  This event brought together local government leadership, contractors, and regional organizations to discuss sustainability for buildings and communities.  UCGBC offers a specific LEED certification for local governments which goes beyond their green building rating system and provides a framework for evaluating and incorporating sustainability initiatives in the entire jurisdiction across a range of categories.  LEED for Cities,…

Evelyn Laferriere (La-ferry-err) joined HVRC in January 2026. She works on the NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Program, as well as the NYSDEC Climate Smart Communities Program.  She provides support and technical assistance to communities working to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions.  Evelyn recently earned her MS in Environmental Policy from Clarkson University, where…

Brandon Toye joined HVRC in December 2025.  He works on the NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Program and the NYS Climate Smart Communities Program, providing support as a Clean Energy Communities Coordinator to communities working to reduce energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions through the implementation of cost-saving clean energy projects.  Brandon recently earned his MS…