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.
The Team
Carla Castillo, CEC Mid-Hudson Program Manager
Technical support to Towns and Villages in Orange, Rockland, Sullivan Counties; Cities in all Counties*; Mid-Hudson County seats. Carla's Calendly or email.
Anilla Cherian, CEC Coordinator
Technical support to Towns & Villages in Dutchess, Putnam, Ulster, Westchester Counties; City of Beacon.* Anilla's Calendly or email.
Chana Friedenberg, Planner
Technical support on HIAs: Benchmarking EPA Portfolio Manager training, LED Street Lights costs analysis, CSC Portal navigation.
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
More Resources
NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Leadership Round Launch Webinar Slides | Q&A Responses | Webinar Recording | Transcript
Climate Action Planning Institute: Final Meeting Slides
Climate Action Planning Institute Webinar Flyer I Agenda I Webinar Recording