Clean Energy & Sustainability

HVRC offers support to local governments as they pursue cost-saving and energy and GHG emission-reducing actions through NYSERDA's Clean Energy Communities Program (CEC). Our CEC Coordinators are available to provide technical assistance related to the High Impact Actions that communities benefit from under the CEC Program, one of which is NYS Climate Smart Communities Program. Technical assistance is available at no cost to local governments.

Clean Energy Communities

HVRC offers support to local governments as they pursue cost-saving and energy and GHG emission-reducing actions through NYSERDA's Clean Energy Communities Program (CEC). Our CEC Coordinators are available to provide technical assistance related to the High Impact Actions that communities benefit from under the CEC Program, one of which is NYS Climate Smart Communities Program. Technical assistance is available at no cost to local governments.

Leadership Round Resources

CEC Leadership Round Guidance Document

CEC HIA Toolkits

Leadership Round Grants Overview

Disadvantaged Communities Lookup Map

CEC HIA Submission Portal

Videos of NYS local governments implementing the CEC program

Climate Smart Communities

HVRC provides no-cost technical support to communities interested in NYS Climate Smart Communities Program. This program is aimed at GHG reductions and savings increases through specific Certification Actions. Communities that complete enough Actions can then become Certified as a CSC and qualify for funding made available through various DEC grant programs. Some CSC Actions overlap with High Impact Actions under NYSERDA's Clean Energy Communities Program (CEC), making the points aggregating process that much easier.

CSC Resources

CSC Fact Sheet

Mandatory & Priority Actions

CSC-CEC Crosswalk

CSC Checklist

Model Resolution

Certification Application Cycle

The Team

Carla Castillo, CEC Mid-Hudson Program Manager & CEC Coordinator

Technical support to Rockland County's Towns of Clarkstown, Orangetown, & Ramapo; all Local Governments in Sullivan County; Cities in all Counties; all County seats. Carla's Calendly or email

Eleanor Peck, CEC Coordinator

Technical support to Towns & Villages in Dutchess, Putnam, & Westchester Counties. Eleanor's Calendly or email.

Kat Carroll, CEC Coordinator

Technical support to all Towns & Villages in Orange, Rockland, & Ulster Counties (except Towns of Clarkstown, Orangetown, & Ramapo). Kat's Calendly or email.