What We’ve Accomplished
We see climate and weather chaos as a challenge but also an opportunity. Here’s what we’re doing to seize on that.
MAJOR ENERGY EFFICIENT UPDATES TO TOWN HALL (2019)
WE’RE GOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND YOUR TAXES!
NYSERDA Clean Energy Community (CEC)
Achieved designation as a NYSERDA Clean Energy Community (CEC) & installed solar panels on Town Garage with a NYSERDA Grant (2020)
Installed electric car charging station in Town Hall parking lot with NYSDEC Zero Emissions Vehicle Rebate (2020)
Major energy efficient updates to Town Hall (2019)
Achieved designation as a NYSERDA Clean Energy Community (CEC) & installed solar panels on Town Garage with a NYSERDA Grant (2020)
Installed electric car charging station in Town Hall parking lot with NYSDEC Zero Emissions Vehicle Rebate (2020)
Benchmarking is the tracking of municipal building energy use.
This website!
What We’re Working on Now
Appointment of Task Force Coordinator to help Austerlitz achieve Bronze Certification in New York State’s Climate Smart Communities Program (March 2021-August 2021 with grant received from an anonymous Austerlitz resident)
Volunteers needed! Help us plant 25 seedlings along the stream in the Austerlitz town park (behind Austerlitz Fire House) with DEC’s Buffer in a Bag program. Email: climatecommittee@austerlitzny.com
Community Solar – Use renewable energy without having to install your own panels. Our Solarize Campaign is coming soon!
Beekeeping Talk with Sheri Bauer in collaboration with the Spencertown Academy, July 17th, 4:00-5:00 via Zoom
