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["Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification Program Overview"]
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["CSC Certification Workbook",null,null,null,null,"TABLE OF CONTENTS"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"Summary of CSC Certification Requirements "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"CSC Certification Summary - Anticipated Points by Pledge Element"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Tracking Checklist"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Step 1: Self-Assessment"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Step 2: Collect Documentation"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Step 3: Estimate Points"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Submittal Form "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Example: Action 1.2"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Instructions for Applying for CSC Certification"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"Additional Resources"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"CSC Certification Manual"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"CSC Certification: First Steps Guide"]
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["Tracking Checklist"]
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["Step 1: Self-Assessment "]
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[null,"Status Options","Descriptions"]
[null,"Not Applicable","Out of the local government’s jurisdiction or control"]
[null,"Not Interested","Not currently interested in pursuing this action"]
[null,"Identified","Interested in pursuing this action, but has not started"]
[null,"In Progress","Currently pursuing this action"]
[null,"Completed","Action has been implemented or is on-going"]
[null,"Deferred/Expired","Action is temporarily deferred or permanently expired due to a shift in priorities or other circumstance"]
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["Step 2: Collect Documentation"]
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["CSC Certification Documents Folder"]
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["Step 3: Estimate Points"]
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["Submittal Form"]
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[null,"See Example: Action 1.2 "]
[null,"\n"]
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["Community Summary"]
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["Applying for CSC Certification"]

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["Climate Smart Community Certification Requirements"]
["Rating Level","Description","Minimum Points","Minimum Pledge Elements","Required Priority Actions","Minimum Additional* Priority Actions","Minimum Performance/ Innovation Points"]
["Registered Climate Smart Community","Local governments are recognized as being registered with the program upon signing the CSC pledge.","N/A","PE1","Action 1.1","N/A",0]
["CERTIFIED","The initial level of certification, for local governments which have demonstrated a commitment toward climate protection and have taken the initial steps in establishing climate smart policies. ","120 points achieved","PE1, PE2, PE3, plus 2 more PEs completed","Actions 1.1, 1.3","4 of 13","0 points"]
["BRONZE","The second level of certification, for local governments that have made a commitment and begun to take action. ","250 points","PE1, PE2, PE3, plus 4 more PEs completed","Actions 1.1, 1.3","6 of 13","5 points"]
["SILVER","The third level of certification, for local governments that have implemented a broad variety of climate protection actions for both government operations and the community. ","350 points","PE1, PE2, PE3, plus 5 more PEs completed","Actions 1.1, 1.3","11 of 13","10 points"]
["GOLD","The highest level of certification, for local governments that have successfully taken action to address all pledge elements and can demonstrate tangible reductions in GHG emissions.  ","450 points","All PEs completed","Actions 1.1, 1.3","11 of 13","20 points"]
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["*Additional Priority actions include: 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 7.1, and 7.3."]
["Definitions"]
["Minimum Points","Applicants must earn at least the specified number of points for the rating level, along with achieving the other criteria listed."]
["Minimum Pledge Elements","Applicants must complete at least one action in each of the specified Pledge Elements."]
["Required Priority Actions","Applicants must complete the required priority actions for each rating level."]
["Minimum Additional Priority Actions","Applicants may select which additional priority actions to complete, and must achieve at least the minimum specified for each rating level. *Additional Priority actions include: 1.2, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 7.1, and 7.3."]
["Minimum Performance/ Innovation Points","Applicants must achieve at least the specified number of performance or innovation points."]

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[null,"Choose your achievement level to view requirements è",null,"CERTIFIED"]
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[null,"Total Points Anticipated",{"$f":"F26","v":0},{"$f":"VLOOKUP($D$4,'CSC Certification Requirements'!$A$4:$G$7, 3,)","v":"120 points achieved"}]
[null,"Pledge Elements Completed",{"$f":"COUNTIF(F14:F23,\">0\")","v":0},{"$f":"VLOOKUP($D$4,'CSC Certification Requirements'!$A$4:$G$7, 4,)","v":"PE1, PE2, PE3, plus 2 more PEs completed"}]
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[null,"Required Priority Actions Completed",{"$f":"COUNTIFS('Tracking Checklist'!A6:A119,'Tracking Checklist'!A6,'Tracking Checklist'!G6:G119,\"Completed\")","v":0},{"$f":"VLOOKUP($D$4,'CSC Certification Requirements'!$A$4:$G$7, 5,)","v":"Actions 1.1, 1.3"}]
[null,"Performance/Innovation Points Anticipated",{"$f":"SUM(F24:F25)","v":0},{"$f":"VLOOKUP($D$4,'CSC Certification Requirements'!$A$4:$G$7, 7,)","v":"0 points"}]
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[null,"Points by Pledge Element"]
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[null,"Pledge Element","Possible Points","Percent of Total Points",null,"Anticipated Points",null,"Awarded Points"]
[null,"Pledge Element 1: Pledge to Combat Climate Change by Becoming a Climate Smart Community",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L5","v":31},{"$f":"C14/$C$26","v":3.5347776510832381E-2},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O5","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q5","v":0}]
[null,"Pledge Element 2: Set Goals, Inventory Emissions, Develop a Plan",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L11","v":40},{"$f":"C15/$C$26","v":4.5610034207525657E-2},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O11","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q11","v":0}]
[null,"Pledge Element 3: Decrease Energy Demand from Local Government Operations",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L21","v":138},{"$f":"C16/$C$26","v":0.15735461801596351},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O21","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q21","v":0}]
[null,"Pledge Element 4: Encourage Renewable Energy for Local Government Operations",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L61","v":62},7.0695553021664762E-2,null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O61","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q61","v":0}]
[null,"Pledge Element 5: Realize Benefits of Recycling and Other Climate Smart Solid Waste Management Practices",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L73","v":51},5.8152793614595209E-2,null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O73","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q73","v":0}]
[null,"Pledge Element 6: Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Use of Climate-Smart Land Use Tools",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L89","v":109},0.12428734321550741,null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O89","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q89","v":0}]
[null,"Pledge Element 7: Plan for Adaptation to Unavoidable Climate Change",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L113","v":116},{"$f":"C20/$C$26","v":0.13226909920182439},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O113","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q113","v":0}]
[null,"Pledge Element 8: Support a Green Innovation Economy",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L145","v":56},6.385404789053592E-2,null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O145","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q145","v":0}]
[null,"Pledge Element 9: Inform and Inspire the Public",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L163","v":18},2.0524515393386546E-2,null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O163","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q163","v":0}]
[null,"Pledge Element 10: Commit to an Evolving Process",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L169","v":11},1.2542759407069556E-2,null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O169","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q169","v":0}]
[null,"Innovation",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L173","v":15},1.7103762827822121E-2,null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O173","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q173","v":0}]
[null,"Performance Bonus",{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!L176","v":230},0.26225769669327254,null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!O176","v":0},null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!Q176","v":0}]
[null,"TOTAL",{"$f":"SUM(C14:C25)","v":877},{"$f":"SUM(D14:D25)","v":1},null,{"$f":"SUM(F14:F25)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(H14:H25)","v":0}]

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["Priority\nAction","Action \n#","Action Name","Action Pathway Phase","Currently Reviewable","Eligibility Requirements","STATUS","COMMENTS"," Required Documentation","Key Departments","Documentation Status ","Points\nPossible ","Tiered Points","Point Descriptions","Anticipated Points",null,"Awarded Points"]
[null,"Pledge Element 1: Pledge to be Climate Smart Community",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L6:L10)","v":31},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O6:O10)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q6:Q10)","v":0}]
[4,1.1000000000000001,"Pass a resolution adopting the CSC Pledge","Commit","Yes","Certified resolution must be adopted prior to the application date.",null,null,"Certified copy of the adopted resolution and adoption date","Town Clerk",null,4,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[4,1.2,"Create a community Climate Smart Community task force focused on climate mitigation and adaptation","Build Capacity","Yes","Demonstrate that the task force has met at least twice during the past year. The task force must include representatives from the local gov't and from the community (e.g., from environmental groups, universities, faith-based groups, business organizations, etc.).",null,null,"A copy of the memorandum, resolution or executive order establishing the task force, a list of the task force members and the organizations they represent, and meeting minutes from two of the task force meetings within the past year.","Sustainability Collaborative",null,8,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[4,1.3,"Appoint a Climate Smart Community coordinator","Build Capacity","Yes","Local gov't should appoint a staff member or volunteer to act in the role of CSC coordinator. The position must be currently filled to earn points. ",null,null,"Executive memorandum, resolution, meeting minutes, job description, or an organizational chart demonstrating that a staff member or volunteer has been appointed the local gov't’s CSC coordinator (or similar title) ","Office of the highest elected official",null,8,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[4,1.4,"Create an internal green team focused on climate mitigation and adaptation","Build Capacity","Yes","Local gov't should form a green team with a group of representatives from various local gov't departments to support the development and implementation of climate action strategies. Green team meetings should be held on a regular basis.",null,null,"A list of green team members, agendas, and meeting minutes demonstrating involvement in climate action strategies within the past year. Must have met at least three times within the year prior to the submittal date and submit required documentation for those three meetings.","Representatives from participating departments",null,8,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,1.5,"Join a national or regional climate campaign or program","Build Capacity","Yes","Commitment to or join another regional or national campaign with a demonstrated commitment to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to effects of climate change. ",null,null,"A list of campaigns or programs joined with the date joined and demonstration of the local gov't's active engagement within the past year such as membership invoices, summary of services obtained, report on progress of actions, presentations and materials to and from the campaign. Campaign or program must support climate efforts (provide campaign description if necessary).","CSC Coordinator or the green team",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Pledge Element 2: Set goals, inventory emissions, plan for climate action",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L12+L15+L18)","v":40},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O12+O15+O18)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q12+Q15+Q18)","v":0}]
[null,"Establish a baseline",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L13:L14)","v":16},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O13:O14)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q13:Q14)","v":0}]
[4,2.1,"Develop a gov't operations GHG emissions inventory ","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Conduct a GHG inventory of gov't operations that follows the Local gov't Operations Protocol and includes all Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions sources relevant to that local gov't.\nThe inventory must have been completed within five years prior to the application date.",null,null,"A copy of most recent local gov't operations GHG inventory report. ","Office of Sustainability;\nOffice of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments",null,8,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[4,2.2000000000000002,"Develop a community GHG emissions inventory ","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Complete a community-wide GHG inventory that follows the U.S. Community Protocol.\nThe inventory must have been completed within five years prior to the application date.",null,null,"A copy of the most recent community GHG inventory report. ","Office of Sustainability;\nOffice of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments",null,8,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Set goals",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L16:L17)","v":8},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O16:O17)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q16:Q17)","v":0}]
[4,2.2999999999999998,"Establish a gov't operations emissions reduction target","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Local gov't must establish a GHG emissions reduction target for gov't operations, ideally including short-, medium-, and long-term reduction goals. Target(s) must be currently valid.",null,null,"A copy of any formal documentation, such as a council resolution, report, adopted plan or memorandum stating the established emissions reduction target(s) for gov't operations.","Office of Sustainability;\nOffice of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments",null,4,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[4,2.4,"Establish a community emissions reduction target","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Local gov't must establish a GHG emissions reduction target for the community as a whole, ideally including short-, medium-, and long-term reduction goals. Target(s) must be currently valid.",null,null,"A copy of any formal documentation, such as a council resolution, report, adopted plan or memorandum stating the established emissions reduction target(s) for the community.","Office of Sustainability;\nOffice of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments",null,4,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Plan for climate action",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L19:L20)","v":16},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O19:O20)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q19:Q20)","v":0}]
[4,2.5,"Develop a gov't operations climate action plan","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Perform public outreach and public review of draft plan.\n• Develop and publicly release a gov't operations climate action plan.\n•  Plan must have been released within five years prior to the application date.",null,null,"A publicly released plan that outlines the steps that the gov't will take to reduce emissions, along with documentation, either in the plan or separately, that demonstrates that the local gov't performed public outreach and/or made the draft plan publicly available for comment. ","Office of Sustainability;\nOffice of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments",null,8,"Yes","4 PTS: Perform public outreach and public review of draft plan.\n4 PTS: Develop and publicly release a gov't operations climate action plan."]
[4,2.6,"Develop a community climate action plan","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Perform public outreach and public review of draft plan.\n• Develop and publicly release a community climate action plan.\n• Plan must have been released within five years prior to the application date.",null,null,"A publicly released plan that outlines the steps that the community will take to reduce emissions, along with documentation, either in the plan or separately, that demonstrates that the local gov't performed public outreach or made the draft plan publicly available for comment. ","Office of Sustainability;\nOffice of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments",null,8,"Yes","4 PTS: Perform public outreach and public review of draft plan.\n4 PTS: Develop and publicly release a community climate action plan."]
[null,"Pledge Element 3: Decrease community energy use",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L22,L32,L38,L43,L49,L54,L58)","v":138},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O22,O32,O38,O43,O49,O54,O58)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q22,Q32,Q38,Q43,Q49,Q54,Q58)","v":0}]
[null,"Building and stationary equipment",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L23:L31)","v":55},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O23:O31)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q23:Q31)","v":0}]
[4,3.1,"Conduct energy audits of local gov't buildings","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Energy audits must meet ASHRAE Level-1 or Level-2 audit standards for gov't-owned buildings more than 7 years old. Must be completed within seven years prior to application date.",null,null,"Digital copies of the energy audit report for each building (or group of buildings) conducted within seven years prior to the application date.","Facilities Managers, Building Division, Public Works Department",null,8,"Yes","For ASHRAE Level 1 Audits:\n1 PT: 10% of buildings\n3 PTS: 25% of buildings\n4 PTS: 50% of buildings \n5 PTS: 75% of buildings \n6 PTS: 90% of buildings \n\nFor ASHRAE Level 2 Audits:\n3 PTS: 10% of buildings\n5 PTS: 25% of buildings\n6 PTS: 50% of buildings \n8 PTS: 75% of buildings "]
[null,3.2,"Upgrade interior lighting","Implement","Yes","ASHRAE Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 90.1 by at least 3 percent (number of lighting fixtures of square footage of buildings): 5%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%. Must be completed within seven years prior to application date",null,null,"A list of the type and number of lighting units replaced with more efficient units (type, location, date). Provide an estimate of percentage updated (lighting fixtures or square footage). Upgrades must have been performed within seven years prior to the application date.\nFor buildings built within the past five years, local gov'ts should submit documentation demonstrating that the lighting in the building exceeds the specified ASHRAE 90.1 standard by at least 3 percent.","Facilities Managers, Building Division, Public Works Department",null,5,"Yes","Upgrade interior lighting:\n1 PT: 5% of lighting fixtures or square footage\n2 PTS: 10% of lighting fixtures or square footage\n3 PTS: 30% of lighting fixtures or square footage\n4 PTS: 50% of lighting fixtures or square footage\n5 PTS: 70% of lighting fixtures or square footage"]
[null,3.3,"Upgrade HVAC equipment","Implement","Yes","Upgrade HVAC systems in gov't buildings to exceed ASHRAE Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, 90.1 by at least 3 percent (of total building portfolio square footage affected by the upgrades): 5%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%",null,null,"A list of the equipment items replaced (type, location, date). Upgrades must have been performed within ten years prior to the application date.\nFor buildings built within the last ten years, local gov'ts should submit documentation demonstrating that the HVAC in the building exceeds the specified ASHRAE 90.1 standard by at least 3 percent.","Facilities Managers, Building Division, Public Works Department",null,5,"Yes","Upgrade HVAC equipment for:\n1 PT: 5% of square footage\n2 PTS: 10% of square footage\n3 PTS: 30% of square footage\n4 PTS: 50% of square footage\n5 PTS: 70% of square footage"]
[null,3.4,"Install water-efficient fixtures","Implement","Yes","Upgrade a percentage of total fixtures to water-efficient fixtures (or percentage of building square footage affected by the upgrades): 10%, 20%, 45%, 70%.\n\nUpgrades must have been performed within ten years prior to the application date.",null,null,"A list of the number of fixtures (or an estimate based on the square footage or number of bathrooms retrofitted) by building, flow rate of the original fixtures, and that of the replacements. \nFor facilities built within the last ten years, local gov'ts should submit documentation demonstrating that the water fixtures in the building meet the specified flow rates.","Facilities Managers, Building Division, Public Works Department",null,4,"Yes","Install water-efficient fixtures for:\n1 PT: 10% of total fixtures or square footage\n2 PTS: 20% of total fixtures or square footage\n3 PTS: 45% of total fixtures or square footage\n4 PTS: 70% of total fixtures or square footage"]
[null,3.5,"Install a building energy management system (EMS)","Implement","Yes","Install an EMS in one or more gov't buildings. Points are tiered based on the proportion of the total square footage of buildings managed by the EMS: 5%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%.",null,null,"Reports from the EMS illustrating that it is in use for the number of buildings and square footage noted in the application. Demonstrate the percentage of square footage covered by the EMS. Must be implemented and currently in use.","Facilities Managers, Building Division, Public Works Department",null,5,"Yes","Install an EMS in:\n1 PT: 5% of buildings (by square footage)\n2 PTS: 10% of buildings (by square footage)\n3 PTS: 30% of buildings (by square footage)\n4 PTS: 50% of buildings (by square footage)\n5 PTS: 70% of buildings (by square footage)"]
[null,3.6,"Upgrade building envelope","Implement","No","Must be implemented within ten years prior to application date",null,null,null,null,null,7,"Yes"]
[null,3.7,"Adopt a green building standard for local gov't buildings and facilities","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Adopt a green building standard for local gov't buildings and facilities: new construction or existing buildings",null,null,"Written policy as well as signed documentation of its adoption and enactment by the gov't official or body authorized to enact such policies. Additionally, a memorandum outlining how the policy has incorporated an existing green building standard directly or incorporated aspects of the standard into the policy.","Capital planning, facilities management, and construction",null,4,"Yes","Adopt a green building standard for:\n2 PT: new construction\n2 PT: existing buildings"]
[null,3.8,"Build a new green building","Implement","No","Must be implemented within ten years prior to application date",null,null,null,null,null,10,"Yes"]
[null,3.9,"Upgrade water or wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure ","Implement","Yes","Upgrade water or wastewater treatment facilities and infrastructure to reduce GHG emissions by: 5%, 10%, 20%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 75% or more. Must be implemented within ten years prior to application date.",null,null,"A list of specific equipment or infrastructure upgrades (details on new and replaced equipment) and estimated energy savings and GHG reductions. Upgrades must have been performed within ten years prior to the application date.","Facility Manager, Water Division, Public Works Department",null,7,"Yes","Reduce GHG emissions by:\n1 PT: 5%\n2 PTS: 10%\n3 PTS: 20%\n4 PTS: 40%\n5 PTS: 50%\n6 PTS: 60%\n7 PTS: 75% or more"]
[null,"Fleet and vehicle fuel",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L33:L37)","v":18},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O33:O37)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q33:Q37)","v":0}]
[null,"3.10","Adopt a vehicle fleet efficiency policy","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Adopt a fleet vehicle efficiency policy and vehicle replacement plan. For full credit, policy must include:\n• Specify the purchase of a minimum percentage of fuel-efficient vehicles by a short-term deadline, or minimum fuel-efficiency standards by a short-term deadline\n• Require the purchase of 100% of fuel-efficient vehicles by a certain year",null,null,"A written policy as well as signed documentation of its adoption and enactment by the local gov't official or body authorized to enact such policies. Additionally, an inventory of existing local gov't vehicles with a replacement schedule.","Fleet management within Public Works Department",null,3,"Yes","2 PTS: Specify the purchase of a minimum % of fuel-efficient vehicles by a short-term deadline, or minimum fuel-efficiency standards by a short-term deadline\n1 PT: Require the purchase of 100% of fuel-efficient vehicles by a certain year"]
[null,3.11,"Right-size the local gov't fleet","Implement","Yes","Assess vehicle fleet usage and needs, reassign vehicles, and reduce the total size of the gov't's fleet by: 10-25%, 26-50%, >50%.\nRight-sizing should be completed within five years prior to the application date.",null,null,"A list of steps taken to reassign and better utilize the fleet and to reduce the total number vehicles. ","Fleet management within Public Works Department",null,3,"Yes","Reduce vehicle fleet size by:\n1 PT: 10-25%\n2 PTS: 26-50%\n3 PTS: >50%"]
[null,3.12,"Replace traditional vehicles with advanced vehicles","Implement","Yes","Increase the number of alternative fuel (advanced) vehicles in local gov't fleet by: 10-25%, 25-50%, 50-75%, 75-100% \nAdvanced vehicles must have been purchased within five years prior to the application date.\n",null,null,"A report from the vehicle management system, illustrating the proportion of vehicles in the fleet that are fuel efficient advanced vehicles. ","Fleet management within Public Works Department",null,5,"Yes","2 PTS: 10-25% of fleet is advanced vehicles\n3 PTS: 26-50% of fleet is advanced vehicles\n4 PTS: 51-75% of fleet is advanced vehicles\n5 PTS: 76-100% of fleet is advanced vehicles"]
[null,3.13,"Adopt an anti-idling policy for gov't vehicles","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Adopt an anti-idling policy for gov't owned vehicles.\n Policy must currently be in effect.",null,null,"Anti-idling policy signed and dated by the chief elected official and, if necessary, approved by the legislative body, along with any communications, procedures manuals, or other documentation demonstrating that the policy has been implemented.","Office of chief elected official; Public Works Department, Planning Department",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,3.14,"Implement a car-sharing program for local gov't staff","Implement","Yes","Implement a car-sharing program for gov't staff usage. Performance bonus points can be earned when 25-50% or more than 50% of car-sharing fleet is alternative fuel vehicles. Program must be currently in use.",null,null,"A website or program materials, demonstrating that the car-sharing program is actively in use. Demonstrate the percentage of the fleet that is composed of alternative fuel vehicles for bonus points.","Fleet management within Public Works Department",null,4,"Yes","2 PTS: Implement a car-sharing program for gov't usage\nPerformance bonus points:\n1 PT: 25-50% of car-sharing fleet is alternative fuel vehicles \n2 PTS: >50% of car-sharing fleet is alternative fuel vehicles"]
[null,"Outdoor lighting",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L39:L42)","v":17},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O39:O42)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q39:Q42)","v":0}]
[null,3.15,"Convert streetlights to LED","Implement","Yes","Convert streetlights to LEDs by: 10-25%, 25-50%, 50-75%, 75-100% of all streetlights.\nMust have been upgraded within five years prior to the application date and be actively in use.",null,null,"List number of streetlights upgraded, including the proportion of upgraded streetlights to total streetlights. ","Public Works, Transportation, Engineering Department",null,5,"Yes","Upgrade:\n2 PTS: 10-25% of streetlights to LED\n3 PTS: 25-50% of streetlights to LED\n4 PTS: 50-75% of streetlights to LED\n5 PTS: 75-100% of streetlights to LED"]
[null,3.16,"Convert traffic signals to LED","Implement","Yes","Convert traffic signals to LEDs by: 10-25%, 26-50%, 51-75%, 76-100% of all traffic signals.\n\nMust have been upgraded within ten years prior to the application date and be actively in use.",null,null,"List number of traffic signals upgraded, including the proportion of upgraded traffic signals to total traffic signals. ","Public Works Department and Transportation",null,4,"Yes","Upgrade:\n1 PT: 10-25% of traffic signals to LED\n2 PTS: 26-50% of traffic signals to LED\n3 PTS: 51-75% of traffic signals to LED\n4 PTS: 76-100% of traffic signals to LED"]
[null,3.17,"Reduce number of outdoor lighting fixtures","Implement","Yes","• Develop a strategy for reducing outdoor lighting use\n• Implement outdoor lighting reduction strategy\nThe strategy must have been implemented within five years prior to the application date.\n",null,null,"A copy of their outdoor lighting reduction strategy (or similar engineering planning document) along with documentation of the number of fixtures reduced or modifications to the lighting schedule.","Public Works Department and Transportation",null,4,"Yes","1 PT: Develop a strategy for reducing outdoor lighting use\n3 PTS: Implement outdoor lighting reduction strategy"]
[null,3.18,"Upgrade outdoor lighting (other than streetlights and traffic signals) to more efficient and/or solar technology","Implement","Yes","Upgrade outdoor lighting fixtures to energy efficient fixtures that meet the Design Lights Consortium specifications or to solar technology by: 10-25%, 26-50%, 51-75%, 76-100% of all light fixtures (other than streetlights and traffic signals)\nThe outdoor lights must have been updated within five years prior to the application date, and be actively in use.",null,null,"List number and location of upgraded outdoor light fixtures, including the proportion of total outdoor lights upgraded.","Public Works, Transportation, Parks or Engineering Department",null,4,"Yes","Upgrade (other than streetlights and traffic signals):\n1 PT: 10-25% of light fixtures\n2 PTS: 26-50% of light fixtures\n3 PTS: 51-75% of light fixtures\n4 PTS: 76-100% of light fixtures"]
[null,"gov't solid waste",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L44:L48)","v":13},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O44:O48)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q44:Q48)","v":0}]
[null,3.19,"Adopt a waste management strategy for gov't hosted and permitted events","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Adopt a policy or strategy that will significantly reduce waste generated at gov't hosted and permitted events. Demonstrate that the policy has been implemented.",null,null,"A copy of the written policy or strategy, documenting approval by the highest ranking official. This can be part of a broader waste management policy.","Public works, facilities, purchasing, and possibly parks and recreation staff",null,2,"Yes","1 PT: Adopt waste management policy for gov't hosted events\n1 PT: Demonstrate implementation"]
[null,"3.20","Provide recycling bins next to all trash receptacles in local gov't buildings","Implement","Yes","Provide recycling bins in:\n• common areas\n• public spaces\n• at employee desks\nMust be actively in use.",null,null,"Photographs showing that recycling bins have been placed appropriately next to all trash receptacles. Policies, purchasing records, or recycling program descriptions.","Public Works Department and Facilities Manager",null,3,"Yes","1 PT: Recycling bins in common areas\n1 PT: Recycling bins in public spaces\n1 PT: Recycling bins at employee desks"]
[null,3.21,"Provide organic waste collection and composting in local gov't buildings","Implement","Yes","Collect compostable organic waste materials in gov't facilities by: 10-25%, 26-50%, 51-100% of all gov't facilities, by square footage. Must be currently active",null,null,"Photographs showing current presence of organic waste collection in gov't facilities, along with information on the square footage of buildings with composting facilities or receptacles. ","Facilities Manager and Waste or Recycling Division",null,3,"Yes","Organic waste collection in:\n1 PT: 10-25% of gov't facilities, by square footage\n2 PTS: 10-25% of gov't facilities, by square footage\n3 PTS: 10-25% of gov't facilities, by square footage"]
[null,3.22,"Provide e-waste collection in local gov't buildings","Implement","Yes","Collect e-waste in one or more gov't facilities and provide information on the ultimate disposal of this waste. Must be currently active",null,null,"Photographs showing the presence of current e-waste collection in gov't facilities. ","Recycling coordinator or waste management staff",null,3,"Yes","2 PTS: Collect e-waste in 1 gov't facility\n3 PTS: Collect e-waste in more than 1 gov't facility"]
[null,3.23,"Conduct  a local gov't waste audit and track diversion rate over time","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Complete a waste audit within five years prior to the application date.",null,null,"List methods used to complete the waste audit, along with information about the date and location of the audit.","Waste or Recycling Division",null,2,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Financial and policy mechanisms",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L50:L53)","v":18},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O50:O53)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q50:Q53)","v":0}]
[null,3.24,"Adopt an environmentally preferable purchasing policy","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Adopt a purchasing policy that include: \n• Energy efficiency standards\n• Recycled materials standards\n• Locally produced/organic goods standards\n• Forest stewardship standards\nPolicy must have been adopted within 5 years prior to the application date.",null,null,"A copy of the written policy as well as signed documentation of its adoption by the official or governing body.","Procurement or purchasing officer or department",null,4,"Yes","1 PT: Energy efficiency standards included in policy\n1 PT: Recycled materials standards included in policy\n1 PT: Locally produced/organic goods standards included in policy\n1 PT: Forest stewardship standards included in policy"]
[null,3.25,"Establish a financing mechanism for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in gov't owned buildings","Implement","Yes","Establish a financing mechanism for energy efficiency or renewable energy projects. Must be in active use.",null,null,"Documentation of the establishment of this financing mechanism, source of the seed money, any policies and projects, cost details and estimated savings.","Finance or budget department",null,5,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,3.26,"Incorporate energy efficiency and waste handling provisions in standard specifications and gov't contracts","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Incorporate energy efficiency specifications into gov't contracts\n• Incorporate waste handling specifications into gov't contracts \nMust be currently active ",null,null,"Copies of all relevant specifications included in gov't contracts.","Procurement staff",null,3,"Yes","2 PTS: Incorporate energy efficiency specifications into gov't contracts\n1 PT: Incorporate waste handling specifications into gov't contracts"]
[null,3.27,"Utilize a green or sustainability rating system for infrastructure improvement projects","Implement","No","Must be implemented within five years prior to application date",null,null,null,null,null,6,"Yes"]
[null,"Employee and staff behavior",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L55:L57)","v":8},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O55:O57)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q55:Q57)","v":0}]
[null,3.28,"Subsidize and incentivize employee alternative commuting","Implement","Yes","• Establish preferred parking for carpools and vanpools or a system for organizing ride-sharing \n• Provide subsidized or pre-tax transit pass incentives   \nmust be currently active",null,null,"Documentation of the incentive program provided to employees, including level and type of incentives, and evidence that the program is communicated to new and current employees.","Human resources and payroll staff",null,3,"Yes","1 PT: Establish preferred parking for carpools and vanpools or a system for organizing ride-sharing\n2 PTS: Provide subsidized or pre-tax transit pass incentives"]
[null,3.29,"Engage employees through a green pledge or competition","Implement","Yes","Establish and maintain a green team with green ambassadors or a green employee engagement program. Green team should meet regularly with a minimum of two events each year. Must be currently active",null,null,"A list of green team members and representative departments; meeting agendas; topics, tips, or campaigns pursued; marketing and promotional materials distributed; results of pledges or challenges; numbers of participants in challenges.","Representatives from all departments",null,2,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"3.30","Incorporate green principles, commitments or requirements into staff training","Implement","Yes","Incorporate environmental resource conservation and efficiency principles and internal requirements and responsibilities into staff policies, materials, and trainings. Must be currently active.",null,null,"Copies of the documentation given to employees, including orientation materials and/or training materials should be provided, as well as reports of the number of employees receiving the materials and training over time.","Human resources",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Energy and GHG management policies and systems",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L59:L60)","v":9},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O59:O60)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q59:Q60)","v":0}]
[null,3.31,"Implement an energy or GHG management system","Implement","Yes","Implement a system for tracking energy use and/or GHG emissions from their gov't operations and/or community. Must be currently active. ",null,null,"A report from the GHG emissions management system or a screenshot of the system in use.","Energy manager or the department of public works or buildings",null,5,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,3.32,"Adopt an energy benchmarking requirement for gov't-owned buildings","Implement","Yes","• Adopt an energy benchmarking requirement for gov't-owned buildings\n• Implement the energy benchmarking requirement for gov't-owned buildings \nMust be currently active",null,null,"Documentation of formal policy or code adoption as well as details on how it is being implemented and enforced.","Planning or buildings department",null,4,"Yes","2 PTS: Adopt an energy benchmarking requirement for gov't-owned buildings\n2 PTS: Implement the energy benchmarking requirement for gov't-owned buildings"]
[null,"Pledge Element 4: Increase community use of renewable energy",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L62,L67)","v":62},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O62,O67)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q62,Q67)","v":0}]
[null,"Policies, planning, and financing",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L63:L66)","v":20},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O63:O66)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q63:Q66)","v":0}]
[null,4.0999999999999996,"Adopt a green power purchase policy to ensure increasing local gov't energy supplies come from renewables","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Adopt a resolution or policy to increase usage of renewable energy\n• Develop a plan or strategy for increasing the use of renewables",null,null,"A copy of the adopted policy, including a plan or strategy for implementing the policy, and if possible, progress toward meeting targets.","Legislative body",null,4,"Yes","2 PTS: Adopt a resolution or policy to increase usage of renewable energy\n2 PTS: Develop a plan or strategy for increasing the use of renewables"]
[null,4.2,"Require that new construction of local gov't buildings is “PV-Ready”","Assess, Plan, Govern","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,4]
[null,4.3,"Conduct feasibility studies for renewable energy installations","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Conduct a feasibility study for 1, 2, 3 or more renewable energy technologies. Must be completed within five years of application date.",null,null,"A copy of a feasibility study that was completed within five years of the application date.","The department responsible for purchasing electricity",null,5,"Yes","Conduct a feasibility study for:\n3 PTS: 1 renewable energy technology\n4 PTS: 2 renewable energy technologies\n5 PTS: 3 or more renewable energy technologies"]
[null,4.4000000000000004,"Purchase renewable energy credits (RECs)","Implement","Yes","Establish a program to regularly purchase Green-E certified (or the equivalent) RECs for 5-15%, 16-30%, 31-50% or more than 50% of total electricity use. Must be actively purchased.",null,null,"Documentation of the purchase of certified Green-E RECs (or the equivalent) and total electricity use for gov't operations.","The department responsible for purchasing energy for gov't owned facilities",null,7,"Yes","Purchase RECs for:\n2 PTS: 5-15% of total electricity use\n3 PTS: 16-30% of total electricity use\n5 PTS: 31-50% of total electricity use\n7 PTS: >50% of total electricity use"]
[null,"Increase use of renewables",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L68:L72)","v":42},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O68:O72)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q68:Q72)","v":0}]
[null,4.5,"Install a geothermal heat pump or other geothermal technology at a new or existing public facility","Implement","Yes","Install geothermal technology at a new or existing public facility. The geothermal system must be currently in use.",null,null,"Details on location, installation date, size, specification or purchase documents, and any estimates of energy savings.","Public Works Department and Facilities Manager",null,9,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,4.5999999999999996,"Install solar hot water and/or solar photovoltaic technology on public property","Implement","Yes","Install solar technology at a new or existing public facility or on public property. Solar technology must be currently in use.",null,null,"Details on the location, installation date, technology used, system size, specifications, and purchase documents (receipts of purchase and specifications).","Environmental departments, or departments of engineering, facilities, or public works",null,9,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,4.7,"Serve as a host site for a renewable energy installation and enter into a long-term service contract or power purchase agreement (PPA)","Implement","Yes","Execute a power purchase agreement, including solar, wind, geothermal, small hydro, and wood pellet, and provide public property for the purpose of the renewable energy system. Must be currently active",null,null,"A copy of the power purchase agreement, which outlines the duration of the contract, energy load and location of the system, and other relevant details.","Environmental departments, or departments of facilities or public works",null,9,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,4.8,"Install a wind system on public property","Implement","Yes","Install a wind system at a new or existing public facility or on public property. Wind technology must be currently in use.",null,null,"Details on location, installation date, size, specifications, purchase documents (receipts of purchase and specifications), and any estimates of energy savings.","Environmental departments, or departments of facilities or public works",null,9,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,4.9000000000000004,"Install a wood pellet heating system on public property","Implement","Yes","Install a wood pellet heating system at a new or existing local gov't facility or on public property. System must be currently in use.",null,null,"Details on location, installation date, size, specifications, purchase documents (receipts of purchase and specifications), and any estimates of energy savings.","Environmental departments, or departments of facilities or public works",null,6,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Pledge Element 5: Realize benefits of recycling and other climate-smart solid waste management practices",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L74,L77)","v":51},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O74,O77)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q74,Q77)","v":0}]
[null,"Waste diversion policies and plans",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L75:L76)","v":6},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O75:O76)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q75:Q76)","v":0}]
[null,5.0999999999999996,"Adopt a zero waste initiative policy","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Adopt a zero-waste policy or legislation that sets a goal year and establishes the related programs that will assist the local gov't in achieving that goal. Local gov't must be actively implementing the policy or legislation.",null,null,"A copy of or link to the policy or legislation establishing the zero-waste policy.","The chief elected official, legislative body, CSC coordinator, department of public works",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,5.2,"Discourage the use of disposable bags","Assess, Plan, Govern","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,3,"Yes"]
[null,"Implement waste diversion strategies",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L78:L88)","v":45},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O78:O88)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q78:Q87)","v":0}]
[null,5.3,"Participate in the EPA WasteWise program","Implement","Yes","• Active participation in EPA WasteWise\n• Demonstrated progress toward meeting EPA WasteWise goals\nMust have joined WasteWise and been active for one year prior to the application date.",null,null,"Evidence of enrollment and active participation in the program, e.g. current listing as a partner or endorser on the EPA WasteWise program website and a copy of the annual program report.","Departments of public works or solid waste management",null,2,"Yes","1 PT: Active participation in EPA WasteWise\n1 PT: Demonstrated progress toward meeting EPA WasteWise goals"]
[null,5.4,"Implement a pay-as-you-throw or similar unit pricing program","Implement","Yes","• Plan to implement a PAYT program\n• Implement a PAYT (or other unit pricing) program\n• Enforce illegal dumping regulations\nMust demonstrate that the program is currently in place for at least 50 percent of residential customers.",null,null,"An ordinance or policy, along with reports illustrating the new fee structure in use.","Department of public works or sanitation and waste management",null,6,"Yes","1 PT: Plan to implement a PAYT program\n4 PTS: Implement a PAYT (or other unit pricing) program\n1 PT: Enforce illegal dumping regulations"]
[null,5.5,"Adopt a construction and demolition waste reduction program or policy","Implement","Yes","• Adopt C&D legislation or policies\n• Implement a C&D program to support the reuse of C&D materials \nMust be currently active.",null,null,"• A copy of, or link to, the ordinance, resolution or policy that requires specific action related to C&D materials.\n• Details of the program and the local gov't’s role in actively implementing and managing the program.","Department of public works or sanitation and waste management",null,3,"Yes","1 PT: Adopt C&D legislation or policies\n2 PTS: Implement a C&D program to support the reuse of C&D materials"]
[null,5.6,"Set up and manage a resource recovery center to encourage reuse of gently used or new materials that have been discarded","Implement","Yes","Establish and manage a resource recovery center or swap shop for residents to donate unwanted gently used or new materials. Must be currently active.",null,null,"Rules and regulations for center use and confirmation that the center is still actively in use.","Department of public works or sanitation and waste management",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,5.7,"Offer recycling to residents","Implement","Yes","• Develop recycling plan, program strategy, or program guidelines\n• Provide voluntary drop-off recycling\n• Provide voluntary curbside recycling\n• Provide mandatory curbside recycling\n• Enforce mandatory recycling\n• Provide single stream recycling \nMust be currently active.",null,null,"Documentation that confirms the recycling program is active and outlines the recycling program parameters and what is collected.","Department of public works or sanitation",null,8,"Yes","1 PT: Develop recycling plan, program strategy, or program guidelines\n2 PTS: Provide voluntary drop-off recycling\n4 PTS: Provide voluntary curbside recycling\n5 PTS: Provide mandatory curbside recycling\n1 PT: Enforce mandatory recycling\n1 PT: Provide single stream recycling"]
[null,5.8,"Offer recycling to commercial entities (or require that they recycle)","Implement","Yes","• Develop recycling plan, program strategy, or program guidelines\n• Voluntary drop-off recycling\n• Voluntary curbside recycling\n• Mandatory curbside recycling\n• Enforce mandatory recycling\n• Provide single stream recycling \nMust be currently active.",null,null,"Documentation that confirms the recycling program is active and outlines the recycling program parameters and what is collected.","Department of public works or sanitation",null,8,"Yes","1 PT: Develop recycling plan, program strategy, or program guidelines\n2 PTS: Voluntary drop-off recycling\n4 PTS: Voluntary curbside recycling\n5 PTS: Mandatory curbside recycling\n1 PT: Enforce mandatory recycling\n1 PT: Provide single stream recycling"]
[null,5.9,"Provide recycling bins in public places and events","Implement","Yes","• Establish a recycling program in public places\n• Establish a recycling program for large events \nMust be currently active.",null,null,"Documentation that confirms that the recycling program is active and outlines the public recycling program details, including when, where and what is collected.","Department of public works or sanitation",null,3,"Yes","2 PTS: Establish a recycling program in public places\n1 PT: Establish a recycling program for large events"]
[null,"5.10","Provide compost bins to residents (for sale or free)","Implement","Yes","Offer backyard composting bins at a reduced price or free of charge. Compost bins must have been distributed within five years prior to the application date.",null,null,"Documentation that outlines the parameters of the compost bin distribution program.","Department of public works or sanitation",null,2,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,5.1100000000000003,"Create an organics or yard waste collection program","Implement","Yes","• Establish a drop-off yard waste program\n• Establish a drop-off food waste program\n• Establish a curbside pick-up yard waste program\n• Establish a curbside pick-up food waste collection program\nProgram must be currently active.",null,null,"Details associated with the program including types of materials collected, when and how it is collected, where it goes, and any other requirements for residents related to this program. The documentation should confirm that the program is currently active.","Department of public works or sanitation",null,6,"Yes","1 PT: Establish drop-off yard waste program\n1 PT: Establish drop-off food waste program\n3 PTS: Establish a curbside pick-up yard waste program\n3 PTS: Establish a curbside pick-up food waste collection program\n"]
[null,5.12,"Host household hazardous waste collection days","Implement","Yes","Establish a permanent or regularly scheduled household hazardous waste collection program and provide documentation for the ultimate disposal of the waste collected. Program must be currently active.",null,null,"Documentation outlining when, where and what items are collected. A website with this information can be submitted.","Department of public works or sanitation",null,2,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,5.13,"Create an educational campaign to encourage recycling, composting and waste reduction","Implement","Yes","Create a waste reduction, composting, or recycling campaign to educate the public about waste related issues and to encourage waste reduction and recycling. The campaign must be targeted to residents and other audiences in the CSC within the past three years prior to the application date.",null,null,"Primary outreach documentation of a campaign (e.g., website link, flyer) targeting residents and other audiences in the CSC.","Office of Sustainability",null,2,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Pledge Element 6: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions through use of climate-smart land-use tools",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L90,L92,L99,L109)","v":109},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O90,O92,O99,O109)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q90,Q92,Q99,Q109)","v":0}]
[null,"Planning",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L91)","v":9},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O91)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q91)","v":0}]
[null,6.1,"Develop and adopt a comprehensive plan with sustainability elements","Assess, Plan, Govern","No","Must be implemented within ten years prior to application date",null,null,null,null,null,9,"Yes"]
[null,"Land use and building codes",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L93:L98)","v":31},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O94:O98)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q94:Q98)","v":0}]
[null,6.2,"Incorporate smart growth principles into land-use policies and regulations","Assess, Plan, Govern","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,8,"Yes"]
[null,6.3,"Adopt a renewable energy ordinance","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Adopt the New York State Unified Solar Permit\n• Adopt wind-power siting ordinances for large wind energy conversion systems\n• Adopt wind-power siting ordinances for small and very small wind energy conversion systems",null,null,"An electronic copy or link that includes the language for the ordinance and demonstrates that it has been approved by the local governing body.","Planning Department and local gov't attorneys",null,4,"Yes","2 PTS: Adopt the New York State Unified Solar Permit: http://ny-sun.ny.gov/Local-Community-Tools\n1 PT: Adopt wind-power siting ordinances for large wind energy conversion systems\n1 PT: Adopt wind-power siting ordinances for small and very small wind energy conversion systems"]
[null,6.4,"Establish green building codes ","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Adopt a local green building ordinance (winthin 5 years prior to application date) covering both new construction and major modifications of: \n• gov't owned buildings\n• Commercial buildings\n• High-rise multi-family residential buildings\n• One and two-family dwellings\n• Low-rise multi-family residential dwellings",null,null,"An electronic copy or link to the green building code as adopted within the last five years.","Building departments and local gov't attorneys",null,6,"N/A","1 PT: gov't Buildings\n2 PTS: Commercial Buildings\n1 PT: High-rise multi-family residential buildings\n1 PT: One and two-family dwellings\n1 PT: Low-rise multi-family residential dwellings"]
[null,6.5,"Create resource-efficient site design guidelines","Assess, Plan, Govern","No","Must be implemented within ten years prior to application date.",null,null,null,null,null,4]
[null,6.6,"Incentivize renewable energy and energy efficiency projects","Implement","Yes","Adopt renewable energy or energy efficiency incentive(s) program within five years prior to the application date. Program must be actively managed.",null,null,"Documentation outlining the incentive program(s) including the following:\n• The process that was undertaken to adopt the program\n• Who is managing the program\n• Eligibility\n• Success to-date (where applicable)","Planning department, planning board, legislative body, and the local gov't attorney",null,5,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,6.7,"Adopt land-use policies that support or incentivize farmers' markets, community gardens and urban and rural agriculture","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Update the local zoning ordinance or adopt new policies that incentivize, promote, or remove barriers to local farmers’ markets, the creation of community gardens, and urban and rural agricultural practices.",null,null,"Electronic copy of the revised zoning ordinance or new policy. A memorandum highlighting the specific sections of the zoning or ordinance that support or incentivize farmers’ markets, community gardens, and urban or rural agriculture.","Planning department (or planning board) and local gov't attorneys",null,4,"Yes","1 PT: Local farmers’ markets or farm stands\n1 PT: Community gardens\n1 PT: Urban agriculture\n1 PT: Rural agriculture"]
[null,"Resource-efficient transportation",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L100:L108)","v":52},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O100:O108)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q100:Q108)","v":0}]
[null,6.8,"Adopt green parking lot standards","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Update the local zoning code or adopt an ordinance to include 1, 2, 3, and 4 or more green parking lot standards. See CSC Certification Manual page 6-19 for the list of green parking lot standards.",null,null,"A zoning code or ordinance revision that adopts one or more green parking lot standards and was adopted within the past three years.","Planning department (or planning board) and local gov't attorneys",null,4,"Yes","1 PT: Adopt 1 green parking lot standard (GPLS), as described in CSC Certification Manual\n2 PTS: Adopt 2 GPLS\n3 PTS: Adopt 3 GPLS\n4 PTS: Adopt 4 or more GPLS"]
[null,6.9,"Adopt a complete streets policy ","Assess, Plan, Govern","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,4]
[null,"6.10","Implement strategies that support bicycling and walking","Implement","Yes","• Develop a bicycle/pedestrian master plan (or similar plan)\n• Expand and improve bike paths and bike lanes\n• Improve bike parking\n• Improve bike signage\n• Develop a bike share program \nMust be currently active.",null,null,"Any plans, reports, photographs, program details, websites, or other materials that demonstrate the implementation of strategies.","Department of transportation",null,10,"Yes","2 PTS: Develop a bicycle/pedestrian master plan (or similar plan)\n2 PTS: Expand and improve bike paths and bike lanes\n1 PT: Improve bike parking\n1 PT: Improve bike signage\n4 PTS: Develop a bike share program"]
[null,6.11,"Install electric-vehicle infrastructure","Implement","Yes","Install one or more electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that are accessible by the public. EV stations must be funded by the municipality (use of external funding is permitted) or located on property owned (or managed by) the municipality. Stations must be currently active.",null,null,"Documentations of the steps taken to install the EV charging station(s), including the funding source(s), stakeholders involved, an electronic copy of the feasibility study (if applicable), timeline for completion, and photos of the installed charging station(s).","Planning department, planning board, or the department of public works",null,8,"Yes","2 PTS: Install 1 EV charging station\n3 PTS: Install 2 EV charging stations\n4 PTS: Install 3 EV charging stations\n5 PTS: Install 4 EV charging stations\n6 PTS: Install 5 EV charging stations\n7 PTS: Install 6 EV charging stations\n8 PTS: Install 7 or more EV charging stations"]
[null,6.12,"Implement strategies that increase public transit ridership and alternative transport modes","Implement","Yes","• Develop shuttle system to trains\n• Improve walkways, sidewalks and/or bikeways to trains and buses\n• Create covered, secure bike racks\n• Ensure adequate car parking near bus stops\n• Encourage or promote a car-sharing program\n• Provide transit incentives directly to riders or through local employers\n• Coordinate with a regional transit agency or neighboring community to expand access to public transit within the region \nMust be currently active.",null,null,"Shuttle website and schedules, funding source and photographs of upgraded sidewalks or bikeways, funding source and photographs of bike racks, specific incentives provided to riders, incentives provided to employees and the employer(s) that offer those incentives, tiered rate structure for transit fares, and any partnerships with regional transit agencies or neighboring communities.","Departments of public works, transit agencies (where applicable), planning departments, and planning boards",null,10,"Yes","3 PTS: Develop shuttle system to trains\n2 PTS: Improve walkways, sidewalks and/or bikeways to trains and buses\n1 PT: Create covered, secure bike racks\n1 PT: Ensure adequate car parking near bus stops\n1 PT: Encourage or promote a car-sharing program\n1 PT: Provide transit incentives directly to riders or through local employers\n1 PT: Coordinate with a regional transit agency or neighboring community to expand access to public transit within the region"]
[null,6.13,"Implement a Safe Routes to School program","Implement","Yes","Make a commitment to, and implement, a Safe Routes to School program for one or more of the schools in the community. Program must be currently active.",null,null,"A website and other documents (including education materials) that outline the details associated with the program, including routes and safety features for students, stakeholders involved, funding source, any events and activities included in the program, any metrics associated with successful implementation of the program. The program must be currently active.","School department, with assistance from the planning department, planning board, and department of public works",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,6.14,"Implement traffic calming measures","Implement","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,5,"Yes"]
[null,6.15,"Adopt and enforce an anti-idling ordinance","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Adopt an anti-idling ordinance\n• Enforce anti-idling ordinance \nMust be currently active.",null,null,"A copy of the anti-idling ordinance that was passed, photographs of the signage, electronic copies of the education materials or other outreach conducted on the ordinance. Demonstrate how the ordinance is actively being enforced.","Planning department, planning board, health department, and department of public works",null,3,"Yes","1 PT: Adopt an anti-idling ordinance\n2 PTS:  Enforce anti-idling ordinance "]
[null,6.16,"Implement transportation technology solutions","Implement","No","• Traffic signal synchronization and roadway intersection improvements\n• Incident management/traveler Information \n• Speed control\n• Shifting or separating freight movements \nMust be currently active",null,null,"Documentations that outline the specific details of each strategy: e., how was it implemented and what was the funding source? Please submit engineering plans, as appropriate, or policies and procedures that include how the strategy is being implemented.",null,null,5,"Yes","• Enforce anti-idling ordinance "]
[null,"Natural Resource and Open Space Preservation",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L110:L112)","v":17},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O110:O112)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q110:Q112)","v":0}]
[null,6.17,"Develop a natural resource inventory","Assess, Plan, Govern","No","Must be implemented within ten years prior to application date",null,null,null,null,null,5]
[null,6.18,"Develop a local forestry or tree planting project or program","Implement","Yes","Within 15years of application date: \n• Conduct a tree canopy inventory\n• Enact a tree preservation ordinance\n• Implement a large-scale tree planting project\n• Participate in one of the State's forest stewardship programs\n• Participate in Tree City USA",null,null,"Submit the completed tree canopy inventory, adopted tree preservation ordinance, documentation of a large-scale planting project, documentation of participation in the State’s forest stewardship programs, and/or the adopted and state-approved forest management plan. The tree preservation ordinance may have been completed any time prior to the application date, but the other strategies must have been completed within 15 years of the application date.","Parks, recreation, public works, or planning",null,6,"Yes","2 PTS: Conduct a tree canopy inventory\n1 PT: Enact a tree preservation ordinance\n1 PT: Implement a large-scale tree planting project\n1 PT: Participate in one of the State's forest stewardship programs\n1 PT: Participate in Tree City USA"]
[null,6.19,"Preserve natural areas through zoning or other regulations","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Develop and implement a local zoning ordinance that helps to conserve natural areas\n• Base local ordinance on strategic conservation of high value areas identified in a natural resource inventory",null,null,"Submit the zoning amendment, ordinance, or other policy that preserves open space.","Planning department or planning board and local gov't attorneys",null,6,"N/A","4 PTS: Develop and implement a local zoning ordinance that helps to conserve natural areas\n2 PTS: Base local ordinance on strategic conservation of high value areas identified in a natural resource inventory"]
[null,"Pledge Element 7: Enhance community resilience and prepare for the effects of climate change",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L114,L116,L118,L123,L127,L141)","v":116},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O114,O116,O118,O123,O127,O141)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q114,Q116,Q118,Q123,Q127,Q141)","v":0}]
[null,"Establishing a baseline",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L115)","v":8},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O115)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q115)","v":0}]
[4,7.1,"Conduct a vulnerability assessment","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Vulnerability assessment for 1 climate hazard (scope may be limited to a geographic area or system of concern)\n• Vulnerability assessment for 2-3 climate hazards (scope may be limited to a geographic area or system of concern)\n• Comprehensive vulnerability assessment, covering the entire community and all relevant climate hazards \nMust be completed within five years prior to application date. ",null,null,"A copy of the most recent vulnerability assessment report, created within five years prior to the application date. The report must describe the individuals or team that conducted the vulnerability assessment, the climate hazards and effects considered and summarize the assessment process used. If the vulnerability assessment was developed more than five years ago, local gov'ts may update it with any new or updated data or projections, and submit that for credit. If the vulnerability assessment was completed through the NY Rising or Local Waterfront Revitalization Program, documentation of DOS approval of the local plan must be submitted.","Office of Sustainability;\nOffice of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments; or CSC task force",null,8,"Yes","2 PTS: Vulnerability assessment for 1 climate hazard (scope may be limited to a geographic area or system of concern)\n3 PTS: Vulnerability assessment for 2-3 climate hazards (scope may be limited to a geographic area or system of concern)\n8 PTS: Comprehensive vulnerability assessment, covering the entire community and all relevant climate hazards"]
[null,"Goals",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L117)","v":2},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O117)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q117)","v":0}]
[null,7.2,"Develop a climate resilience vision and associated goals","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Create a community-wide vision of resilience that is publicly released, officially supported by the community’s elected officials and incorporated into at least one plan.",null,null,"Submit an officially adopted version of the community’s vision for resilience and documentation of incorporation of the vision into a community plan. Must submit documentation summarizing the outreach efforts and the stakeholders involved.","Office of Sustainability;\nOffice of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments; or Conservation Advisory Council",null,2,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion",0]
[null,"Planning and policy",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L119:L122)","v":15},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O119:O122)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q119:Q122)","v":0}]
[4,7.3,"Review existing community plans and projects to identify climate adaptation strategies and policies or projects that may decrease vulnerability","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Complete a review of existing plans and policies using the Climate Smart Resiliency Planning tool\n• Identify deficiencies in local plans and develop specific recommendations to address them. Must be completed five years prior to application date. ",null,null,"Copies of the completed checklists from the Climate Smart Planning Tool or of the completed CSRP spreadsheet.","Office of Sustainability;\nOffice of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments; or CSC task force",null,4,"Yes","3 PTS: Complete a review of existing plans and policies using the Climate Smart Resiliency Planning tool\n1 PT: Identify deficiencies in local plans and develop specific recommendations to address them."]
[null,7.4,"Develop climate adaptation strategies","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Form an intergovernmental taskforce and draft strategies that covers at least one climate hazard for an area or system within your community\n• Perform public outreach / public review of draft strategies\n• Incorporate and respond to public comments and publicly release the climate adaptation strategies ideally as part of a climate action plan or other planning process \nMust be completed within five years prior to application date.",null,null,"A copy of the climate adaptation strategies and/or plan.","Office of Sustainability;\nOffice of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments; or Conservation Advisory Council",null,5,"Yes","1 PT: Form an intergov'tal taskforce and draft strategies that covers at least one climate hazard for an area or system within your community\n1 PT: Perform public outreach / public review of draft strategies\n3 PT: Incorporate and respond to public comments and publicly release the climate adaptation strategies ideally as part of a climate action plan or other planning process"]
[null,7.5,"Incorporate climate resiliency vision, goals, and strategies into local plans and projects","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Formally incorporate a climate resiliency vision, goals and appropriate response strategies into local planning documents and key projects. Must be completed within five years of application date.",null,null,"Any recently updated comprehensive plans, plan amendments, zoning codes, building codes, design guidelines, or other plans that have been updated within five years prior to the application date to address climate adaptation.","Office of Sustainability;\nOffice of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments; or Conservation Advisory Council",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,7.6,"Update the multi-hazard mitigation plan to address changing conditions and identify specific strategies to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Submit a new or a revised hazard-mitigation plan according to the most up to date planning standards developed by the NYS Office of Emergency Management. Plan must have been updated or created within five years prior to the application date.",null,null,"A copy or web address of the state-approved new or updated community hazard mitigation plan.","Emergency management; Planning or environmental departments",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Strategies to address extreme heat",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L124:L126)","v":10},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O124:O126)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q124:Q126)","v":0}]
[null,7.7,"Develop and implement a heat emergency plan","Assess, Plan, Govern","No","Must be implemented within five years prior to application date",null,null,null,null,null,4]
[null,7.8,"Require shade structures and features in public spaces","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Formally adopt a policy to require the use of shade structures/features in public development projects.",null,null,"A copy of the policy as approved by the local elected officials as well as any documentation highlighting the increase in shade structures throughout the community.","Office of Sustainability;\nPlanning or environmental departments; or Conservation Advisory Council",null,4,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,7.9,"Open new or expand existing cooling centers","Implement","No","Must be currently active",null,null,null,null,null,2]
[null,"Strategies to address flooding",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L128:L140)","v":67},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O128:O140)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q128:Q140)","v":0}]
[null,"7.10","Create a community-wide watershed assessment to address flooding and water quality priorities","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Within 5 years prior to application date:\n• Create (or update) a watershed assessment document that identifies areas vulnerable to flooding, erosion and/or water quality or quantity problems \n• Create (or update) a list of specific priority projects that identifies responsible parties\n• For regional or intermunicipal assessments, the applicant must demonstrate substantial involvement in the process to be eligible for points",null,null,"A new or a revised watershed-based assessment and/or watershed management plan.  Documentation that demonstrates substantial involvement by the applicant in cases where the assessment is the product of a regional or intermunicipal process.","Emergency management, Planning department or office of climate or sustainability",null,4,"Yes","1 PT: Watershed assessment that covers less than 75% of the community area\n2 PTS: Watershed assessment that covers 75% or more of the community area\n2 PTS: List of specific priority projects"]
[null,7.11,"Adopt a floodplain management and protection ordinance to reduce vulnerability to flooding and erosion","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Provide documentation of the adoption of the floodplain management policies, ordinances, or actions implemented, demonstration of enforcement.",null,null,"Copies of ordinances, regulations, updated zoning or incentives that discourage development in floodplains, along with any documentation denoting acres conserved for flood storage or natural buffers created in the community and any associated metrics.","Floodplain administration, planning and zoning, and environmental protection",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,7.12,"Conserve, revegetate and reconnect floodplains and buffers in riparian areas","Implement","Yes","Within 10 years prior to application date:\n• Complete an assessment of floodplain and riparian areas, and identify and prioritize sites for conservation, restoration and reconnection of floodplains and conservation or revegetation of buffers\n• Conserve floodplains or vegetated buffers through conservation easements or land acquisition\n• Incorporate stream buffer protection into zoning or other land-use regulation\n• Revegetate a floodplain or riparian buffer area for at least the mapped floodplain width or 100 feet and a length sufficient to reconnect existing vegetated buffer areas\n• Reconnect a stream to floodplain area",null,null,"A new or revised assessment of priority floodplain and riparian areas and any maps and documentation denoting the number of projects protecting or restoring riparian buffers and floodplains, along with their length and width, and any other associated metrics (location, dimensions of the area, vegetation planted or protected).","Parks and recreation development, and planning and zoning",null,7,"Yes","1 PT: Complete an assessment of floodplain and riparian areas, and identify and prioritize sites for conservation, restoration and reconnection of floodplains and conservation or revegetation of buffers\n1 PT: Conserve floodplains or vegetated buffers through conservation easements or land acquisition\n2 PTS: Incorporate stream buffer protection into zoning or other land-use regulation\n1 PT: Revegetate a floodplain or riparian buffer area for at least the mapped floodplain width or 100 feet and a length sufficient to reconnect existing vegetated buffer areas\n2 PTS: Reconnect a stream to floodplain area"]
[null,7.13,"Protect natural areas for species migration and ecosystem resilience","Implement","Yes","Within ten years of application date: \n•Conduct an analysis to identify and prioritize high-priority natural areas for species migration and ecosystem resilience based on a natural resource inventory, open space plan or other study\n• Incorporate conservation of high-priority natural areas into a comprehensive plan\n• Incorporate conservation of high-priority natural areas into zoning or other land-use regulations\n• Conserve a high-priority priority natural area identified through a natural resources inventory or conservation analysis and planning",null,null,"Submit a new or updated natural resource inventory, open space inventory, open space plan, or other conservation plan identifying high-priority areas for species migration or ecosystem resilience, and any maps or documentation demonstrating conservation of a high-priority natural area, or relevant updates to a comprehensive plan, zoning or other land-use regulations targeting the conservation of high-priority natural areas."," Planning and zoning or parks and recreation development",null,7,"Yes","1 PT: Conduct an analysis to identify and prioritize high-priority natural areas for species migration and ecosystem resilience based on a natural resource inventory, open space plan or other study\n1 PT: Incorporate conservation of high-priority natural areas into a comprehensive plan\n3 PTS: Incorporate conservation of high-priority natural areas into zoning or other land-use regulations\n2 PTS: Conserve a high-priority priority natural area identified through a natural resources inventory or conservation analysis and planning"]
[null,7.14,"Facilitate a strategic relocation of uses that are not water dependent from flood prone areas","Implement","Yes","Within ten years of application date:  \n•Develop and officially adopt a plan for strategic relocation\n• Incorporate provisions of the strategic location plan into the comprehensive plan\n• Incorporate provisions of the strategic location plan into zoning or other regulations.",null,null,"A plan detailing to which areas in the community a strategic relocation will apply, why relocation is being planned in this area, who is responsible for implementing relocation, and how it will be achieved must be submitted.","Planning and zoning",null,5,"Yes","2 PTS: Develop and officially adopt a plan for strategic relocation\n1 PT: Incorporate provisions of the strategic location plan into the comprehensive plan\n2 PTS: Incorporate provisions of the strategic location plan into zoning or other regulations."]
[null,7.15,"Promote community flood prevention strategies through the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Active enrollment in the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System",null,null,"Documentation indicating local gov't's participating in the FEMA Community Rating System program (CRS) and their rating system level.","Planning and zoning, and environmental protection",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,7.16,"Use green infrastructure to manage stormwater in developed areas","Implement","Yes","Within ten years of application date:  \n•Develop a community-wide plan for green infrastructure retrofits\n• Design and implement green infrastructure practices or projects to mitigate stormwater from existing development\n• Completion of green infrastructure training by more than half of community’s code enforcement officers, and zoning and planning board members",null,null,"Must submit documentation of any community-wide plans and green infrastructure projects implemented. Calculations on the decrease in runoff due to the increase in natural stormwater storage capacity can be submitted for performance points. If trainings were completed, submit documentation with the names and titles of the staff that received training and date the training occurred. The project(s) must have been complete within ten years prior to the application date, except that training must have been completed within the past 5 years.","Departments responsible for leading the Municipal Separated Storm Sewer System (MS4) program, planning and zoning, and building codes",null,7,"Yes","1 PT: Develop a community-wide plan for green infrastructure retrofits\nDesign and implement green infrastructure practices:\n1 PT: 1 project\n2 PTS: 2 projects\n3 PTS: 3 projects\n4 PTS: 4 projects\n2 PTS: Completion of green infrastructure training by more than half of community’s code enforcement officers, and zoning and planning board members"]
[null,7.17,"Conserve wetlands and forests to manage stormwater, recharge groundwater and mitigate flooding","Implement ","Yes","Within ten years of application date:  \n• Incorporate wetland and forest conservation into a comprehensive plan goal\n• Conduct an analysis to identify important forests and wetlands in the community, including watershed boundaries, and prioritize key areas for conservation\n• Incorporate conservation of unprotected wetlands and forests into site plan and subdivision regulations, performance standards, or other land use regulations\n• Develop a local wetland protection ordinance\n• Establish a management plan for municipal forest land that conserves stormwater regulation and other benefits\n• Conserve one high-priority priority wetland or forest areas",null,null,"A new or updated plan identifying priorities for wetland and forest conservation, an updated comprehensive plan, zoning or other regulations contributing to wetland and forest conservation, a new wetland protection ordinance, a forest management plan for municipal property, and/or any documentation of land conservation.","Planning and zoning, stormwater or open space and natural areas management",null,8,"Yes","1 PT: Incorporate wetland and forest conservation into a comprehensive plan goal\n1 PT: Conduct an analysis to identify important forests and wetlands in the community, including watershed boundaries, and prioritize key areas for conservation\n2 PTS: Incorporate conservation of unprotected wetlands and forests into site plan and subdivision regulations, performance standards, or other land use regulations\n2 PTS: Develop a local wetland protection ordinance\n1 PT: Establish a management plan for municipal forest land that conserves stormwater regulation and other benefits\n1 PT: Conserve one high-priority priority wetland or forest areas"]
[null,7.18,"Use natural, nature-based or ecologically enhanced shoreline protection  ","Implement","Yes","Within ten years of application date:  \n• Complete a shoreline or bank assessment\n• Conserve natural shoreline and banks wherever possible\n• Use nature-based or green protection instead of or to replace grey infrastructure\n• Enhance grey infrastructure with ecological improvements",null,null,"Submit documentation of the action taken.","Public works, planning and engineering",null,8,"Yes","2 PTS: Complete a shoreline or bank assessment\n3 PTS: Conserve natural shoreline and banks wherever possible\n2 PTS: Use nature-based or green protection instead of or to replace grey infrastructure\n1 PT: Enhance grey infrastructure with ecological improvements"]
[null,7.19,"Extend areas in which the two foot freeboard requirement applies","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Create a council approved freeboard policy and demonstrating current enforcement of the policy.",null,null,"A copy of the enhanced freeboard policy, approved by the Codes Council, or a copy of the ordinance, building code or zoning change demonstrating that the 2-foot freeboard requirement has been extended to the 0.2-percent flood level, should be submitted.","Department of building and planning",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"7.20","Require consideration of sea-level rise in planning coastal development","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Create or update a zoning or building code to incorporate vulnerability from sea-level rise\n• Demonstrate enforcement of new zoning or building code",null,null,"A copy of the approved zoning code and/or building code that incorporates sea-level rise projections should be submitted.","Department of building and planning",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,7.21,"Right-size bridges and culverts, and remove unnecessary and hazardous dams","Implement","No","Must be implemented within ten years prior to application date",null,null,null,null,null,5,"Yes"]
[null,7.22,"Develop or enhance early warning systems and community evacuation plans","Implement","Yes","Within 10 years prior to application date:\n• Assess current early warning systems for flooding and natural hazards\n• Develop a new or improve an existing early warning system for flooding and natural hazards (using NY- ALERT or incorporating local data), or add local stream gages\n• Develop evacuation routes for a variety of natural hazards across several jurisdictions\n• Develop guidelines for the authorization of reverse 911 calling\n• Alternatively, earn full points for proof of recognition as a StormReady® community by the National Weather Service",null,null,"Information on development of a new system or enhancements to existing early warning systems, or a copy of notification from the National Weather Service that the community has been recognized as a StormReady community.","Emergency management",null,4,"Yes","1 PT: Assess current early warning systems for flooding and natural hazards\n1 PT: Develop a new or improve an existing early warning system for flooding and natural hazards (using NY- ALERT or incorporating local data), or add local stream gages\n1 PT: Develop evacuation routes for a variety of natural hazards across several jurisdictions\n1 PT: Develop guidelines for the authorization of reverse 911 calling\n4 PTS: Alternatively, 4 points for proof of recognition as a StormReady® community by the National Weather Service"]
[null,"Strategies to address drought surge",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L142:L144)","v":14},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O142:O144)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q142:Q144)","v":0}]
[null,7.23,"Implement a water conservation and reuse program","Implement","Yes","• Promote water efficiency by participating in the EPA WaterSense program as a promotional partner\n• Commit to purchasing only WaterSense-labeled products for municipal facilities.\n• Develop a water conservation program for gov't facilities\n• Develop a water conservation program for the community\nMust be currentlty active ",null,null,"Progress reports indicating the number and types of water conservation strategies underway and any metrics on the amount of water reduced.","Water utility",null,6,"N/A","2 PT: Promote water efficiency by participating in the EPA WaterSense \nprogram as a promotional partner\n2 PT: Commit to purchasing only WaterSense - labeled products for \nmunicipal facilities\n1 PTS: Develop a water conservation\nprogram for gov't facilities\n1 PT: Develop a water conservation program for the community"]
[null,7.24,"Encourage xeriscaping","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","• Adopt an ordinance or regulation requiring or promoting xeriscaping\n• Educate the public about the benefits of xeriscaping\nMust be currently active",null,null,"Certified copies of adopted ordinances or regulations requiring or promoting xeriscaping or educational materials.","Office of Sustainability;\nPlanning or environmental departments; or Conservation Advisory Council",null,2,"Yes","1 PT: Adopt an ordinance or regulation requiring or promoting xeriscaping\n1 PT: Educate the public about the benefits of xeriscaping"]
[null,7.25,"Implement a source water protection program","Implement","Yes","• Create a source water assessment or update existing assessments\n• Create a source water protection strategy or plan\n• Implement actions from the strategy or plan\n• Track key indicators, such as water supply and quality\nMust be currently active",null,null,"Copies of a successfully passed source water protection plan and any documentation highlighting successfully implemented strategies identified in the source water protection plan.","Water management",null,6,"Yes","1 PT: Create a source water assessment or update existing assessments\n1 PT: Create a source water protection strategy or plan\n3 PTS: Implement actions from the strategy or plan\n1 PT: Track key indicators, such as water supply and quality"]
[null,"Pledge Element 8: Support a development of a green innovation economy",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L146,L149,L152,L156,L160)","v":56},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O146,O149,O152,O156,O160)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q146,Q149,Q152,Q156,Q160)","v":0}]
[null,"Training and Education",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L147:L148)","v":5},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O147:O148)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q147:Q148)","v":0}]
[null,8.1,"Create a green jobs training program","Implement","Yes","Establish at least one green job or green skills training program or course per year.",null,null,"Documentation demonstrating that the training program occurred, such as an agenda for the training, any training materials used or provided, number of attendees (if available), and marketing materials.","Economic development department or workforce development department or committee",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,8.1999999999999993,"Hold green vendor fairs","Implement","Yes","Host at least one green vendor fair or environmental fair per year where green vendors are invited to participate and market their goods and services.Must have been held within one year of application date.",null,null,"Submit copies of event posters or advertisements, a list of vendors in attendance, local gov't departments or staff members in attendance, and an estimated number of attendees. Local gov'ts must demonstrate that the green vendor fair occurred within one year prior to the application date.","Planning, public works, or sanitation department, a sustainability committee, an environmental committee, town council, or others.",null,2,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Planning and Leadership",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L150:L151)","v":9},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O150:O151)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q150:Q151)","v":0}]
[null,8.3000000000000007,"Include green industries in economic development plans","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Incorporate baseline assessments, goals and objectives, and initiatives for developing green industries into new economic development plans or for updating existing plans with this new information.The plan must have been created or updated within five years prior to the application date.",null,null,"A link to or copy of a formally adopted economic development plan or other plan with economic development component that has incorporated goals, objectives and initiatives for promoting development of green industries in the community.","Planning staff, economic development or workforce development",null,4,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,8.4,"Incorporate sustainability requirements in local gov't funded programs or projects","Implement","No",null,null,null,null,null,null,5]
[null,"Local Business Engagement and Support",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L153:L155)","v":9},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O153:O155)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q153:Q155)","v":0}]
[null,8.5,"Adopt a green procurement policy that emphasizes local sourcing","Implement","Yes","• Formally adopt a procurement policy that emphasizes local sourcing of goods and services and that  is consistent with current New York State green procurement policies\n• Demonstrate current implementation and compliance with the policy\n",null,null,"Provide a link to or copy of the formally adopted purchasing policy.","Procurement officer or purchasing department",null,4,"Yes","2 PTS: Adopt a green procurement policy that emphasizes local goods and services, and that is consistent with current state policy\n2 PTS: Demonstrate implementation and compliance with the policy"]
[null,8.6,"Create and promote local farmers' markets","Implement","Yes","Within one year of application date, run a farmers’ market or demonstrate support of the markets through financial support, making local gov't property available for the market, or offering other operational resources, such as waste management, safety assistance, staffing, etc.",null,null,"Provide documentation of operation of at least one farmers’ market for a minimum of 10 days per year, and an explanation and documentation of how the local gov't organized or supported the market(s).","Environment, public works, parks and recreation, agriculture, and health",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,8.6999999999999993,"Create a “buy local/buy green” campaign","Implement","Yes","Establish a formal campaign with a brand for the community or region. The campaign should support local products and services, green products and services, or both. Must be completed within three years of application date.",null,null,"Copies of materials developed for or used in this campaign, along with a description of the level of local gov't engagement, documentation of branding and other marketing materials, including a link to website, if applicable, and a list of local and green vendors participating in the campaign.","Economic development staff, chambers of commerce, agriculture committees, and local retailers",null,2,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Siting and Incentivizing Green Business/Industry",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L157:L159)","v":21},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O157:O159)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q157:Q159)","v":0}]
[null,8.8000000000000007,"Redevelop a brownfield site","Implement","Yes","Within ten years prior to application date:\n•Update an existing master plan or comprehensive plan to prioritize brownfield redevelopment\n• Develop a site specific brownfield redevelopment plan or a strategy for multiple brownfield sites\n• Clean up brownfield site\n• Utilize green redevelopment (e.g., LEED) or green remediation techniques (e.g., DER-31 or ASTM Standard Guide for Greener Cleanup (WK35161))\n• Use the brownfield site for green industry or green business siting",null,null,"A copy of a brownfield redevelopment plan and documentation demonstrating the completion of a brownfield redevelopment project. The brownfield redevelopment plan or project must have been completed within the last ten years.","Planning, economic development, remediation technical experts, and the State Department of Environmental Conservation",null,10,"Yes","1 PT: Update an existing master plan or comprehensive plan to prioritize brownfield redevelopment\n3 PTS: Develop a site specific brownfield redevelopment plan or a strategy for multiple brownfield sites\n2 PTS: Clean up brownfield site\n2 PTS: Utilize green redevelopment (e.g., LEED) or green remediation techniques (e.g., DER-31 or ASTM Standard Guide for Greener Cleanup (WK35161))\n2 PTS: Use the brownfield site for green industry or green business siting"]
[null,8.9,"Establish incentives for green industry or businesses to locate in community","Implement","Yes","Establish incentives for green businesses to locate within the community. Must be currently active.",null,null,"Documentation should be submitted on the incentives established, including any policies or\nordinances adopted as well as the criteria used to determine applicability of such incentives.","Planning, economic development, local industrial development agency (IDA) or\neconomic development corporation.",null,4,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"8.10","Support alternative transportation fuel supply infrastructure","Implement","Yes","• Provide incentives for alternative fuel supply infrastructure in designated zones\n• Expedite permitting for alternative fuel supply infrastructure\n• Amend building code or zoning to require electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots\nMust be currently active.",null,null,"Submit documentation for the policies or incentives that have been developed.","Department of Transportation (only certain alternative fuel markets will be relevant to certain locations. Local gov't should conduct feasibility studies.)",null,7,"Yes","2 PTS: Provide incentives for alternative fuel supply infrastructure in designated zones\n2 PTS: Expedite permitting for alternative fuel supply infrastructure\n3 PTS: Amend building code or zoning to require electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots"]
[null,"Creating Demand for Green Jobs",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L161:L162)","v":12},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O161:O162)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q161:Q162)","v":0}]
[null,8.11,"Adopt energy benchmarking requirements for privately owned buildings","Implement","Yes","• Adopt an energy benchmarking requirement for private buildings\n• Implement the energy benchmarking requirement for private buildings\nMust be currently active.",null,null,"Documentation of formal policy or code adoption as well as details on how it is being implemented and enforced.","Planning or buildings department",null,5,"Yes","2 PTS: Adopt an energy benchmarking requirement for private buildings\n3 PTS: Implement the energy benchmarking requirement for private buildings"]
[null,8.1199999999999992,"Establish a residential energy efficiency financing program","Implement","Yes","• Adopt a residential energy efficiency program ordinance, plan, or policy\n• Develop and launch a residential energy efficiency financing program\nMust be currently active.",null,null,"Submit documentation demonstrating that the residential retrofit financing program has been established, and to receive full credit, it must be operational.","Planning staff, budget and finance staff, grant administrators, local gov't utilities",null,7,"Yes","2 PTS: Adopt a residential energy efficiency program ordinance, plan, or policy\n5 PTS: Develop and launch a residential energy efficiency financing program"]
[null,"Pledge Element 9: Inform and inspire the public",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L164:L168)","v":18},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O164:O168)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q164:Q168)","v":0}]
[null,9.1,"Create a climate change education, outreach, and engagement program, focusing on mitigation and adaptation","Build Capacity","Yes","• Demonstrate that a variety of stakeholders have been contacted and engaged in an outreach program that is driven by the local gov't and focused on climate change\n• The program must cover both mitigation and adaption to receive full credit\nMust be currently active\n",null,null,"Documentation illustrating recent (i.e., within one year prior to the application date) outreach or engagement efforts related to climate change mitigation and/or adaptation, such as meeting minutes, summaries of information gathered from the community, copies of webpages, educational materials, presentations, etc.","Office of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments",null,4,"Yes","2 PTS: Climate mitigation education, outreach, and engagement activities\n2 PTS: Climate adaptation education, outreach, and engagement activities"]
[null,9.1999999999999993,"Create and support an energy reduction campaign or challenge","Implement","Yes","Create an energy reduction campaign or challenge that is currently active.",null,null,"• Challenge or campaign website address\n• Guidance document\n• Marketing materials\n• Challenge or campaign progress reports with results","Department or office responsible for leading the climate efforts",null,5,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,9.3000000000000007,"Host climate related educational seminars, workshops, conferences, or fairs","Implement","Yes","Host a single event, or series of events focused on relevant GHG reduction, climate adaptation, or general sustainability themes within one year of application date. ",null,null,"Submit documentation (e.g., agenda, website post, educational materials distributed at the event) that includes the topic, date, time, location, subject, and partners of the educational and outreach effort held within the past year.","CSC task force, planning department, department of public works or recycling division,  sustainability committee, or  environmental committee",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,9.4,"Maintain a website on local climate protection efforts","Implement","Yes","• Description of the local gov't’s climate-related plans, goals, and efforts\n• Comprehensive information on what residents and businesses can do to reduce their GHG emissions and prepare for the changing climate\n• Links to relevant plans, policies, or other documentation\nMust be currently active.",null,null,"A link to a webpage or website that provides information about the local gov't’s energy and climate efforts. New content must have been posted to the website within the past year.","Department or office responsible for leading the climate efforts",null,3,"Yes","1 PT: Description of the local gov't’s climate-related plans, goals, and efforts\n1 PT: Comprehensive information on what residents and businesses can do to reduce their GHG emissions and prepare for the changing climate\n1 PT: Links to relevant plans, policies, or other documentation"]
[null,9.5,"Use social media to inform the community about the progress of local gov't's efforts","Monitor and report","Yes","Create a social media account such as a Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Tumblr account or other innovative methods to inform the community about local gov't efforts and engage the community in accomplishing the actions to which the local gov't has committed. The account must be currently in use.",null,null,"Web-addresses of local gov't's social media accounts and demonstrate how the accounts have been used to support energy and climate initiatives.","Office of the highest elected official, sustainability or energy departments, planning departments or boards and committees that manage energy and climate efforts",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Pledge Element 10: Commit to an evolving process of climate action",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L170:L172)","v":11},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O170:O172)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q170:Q172)","v":0}]
[null,10.1,"Report on progress annually","Monitor and report","Yes","Develop and publicly release an annual progress report that addresses the climate actions in the climate action plan (or another related plan), status of implementation, and any problems or implementation challenges that affect the ability to implement the stated action.",null,null,"Copies of local gov't's most recent progress reports, released within one year prior to the application date. The progress report must be a report on the local climate action plan if one exists, or other related action-oriented plan that includes substantial climate action.","Office of the highest elected official;\nPlanning or environmental departments; CSC task force",null,4,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,10.199999999999999,"Update strategies and plan(s)","Assess, Plan, Govern","Yes","Demonstrate how local gov't has updated a gov't operations and/or community climate action plan (or related plan), or developed an appendix to the original plan with updated or new strategies, within five years prior to the application date.",null,null,"A finalized and publicly released updated climate action plan or similar plan.","Department or office responsible for leading the climate efforts",null,4,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,10.3,"Cooperate with neighboring communities and partner agencies","Build Capacity","Yes","Demonstrate cooperation with neighboring communities and relevant agencies on the implementation of a joint climate mitigation or climate adaptation initiative. Must be completed within three years prior to application date.",null,null,"Meeting minutes, memorandum of understanding, or a report that explains how the local gov't collaborated with neighboring jurisdictions or partner agencies and the outcome.","Department or office responsible for leading the climate efforts",null,3,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Innovation Bonus",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L174:L175)","v":15},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O174:O175)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q174:Q175)","v":0}]
[null,11.1,"Implement a new innovative action","Implement","Yes","Within ten years prior to application date: \n•Reduces GHG emissions\n• Enhances local resilience\n• Helps build a green economy\n• Provides additional co-benefits",null,null,"Submit documentation demonstrating that the action has been completed or implemented, and an explanation of how this action is new and innovative. The action must have been implemented within ten years prior to the application date to be eligible for points.","Depending on the type of action",null,10,"Yes","3 PTS: Reduces GHG emissions\n3 PTS: Enhances local resilience\n3 PTS: Helps build a green economy\n1 PT: Provides additional co-benefits"]
[null,11.2,"Implement an action using an innovative approach","Implement","Yes","Demonstrating how the community used an innovative approach to implement an action listed in the rating system. Within ten years prior to application date.",null,null,"Submit documentation demonstrating that the action has been completed or implemented, and an explanation of how the approach to implementing this action is innovative.","Depending on the type of action",null,5,"N/A","Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"]
[null,"Performance Bonus ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"SUM(L177:L183)","v":230},null,null,{"$f":"SUM(O177:O183)","v":0},null,{"$f":"SUM(Q177:Q183)","v":0}]
[null,12.1,"Reduce GHG emissions from gov't owned facilities","Implement","Yes","Within ten years prior to application date, demonstrate a reduction in GHG emissions from the baseline year in gov't-owned facilities by 5% to 40% and more.",null,null,"Submit documentation demonstrating a reduction in GHG emissions as compared to the baseline year, for gov't-owned buildings.","Department of public works or facilities",null,40,"Yes","Reduce GHG emissions from gov't-owned facilities by:\n5 PTS: 5%\n10 PTS: 10%\n15 PTS: 15%\n20 PTS: 20%\n25 PTS: 25%\n30 PTS: 30%\n35 PTS: 35%\n40 PTS: 40% or more"]
[null,12.2,"Reduce GHG emissions from gov't owned vehicles","Implement","Yes","Within ten years prior to application date, demonstrate a reduction in GHG emissions from the baseline year from gov't-owned vehicles by 5% to 30% and more.",null,null,"Submit documentation demonstrating a reduction in GHG emissions as compared to the baseline year, for gov't-owned vehicles.","Department of public works or transportation",null,15,"Yes","Reduce GHG emissions from gov't-owned vehicles by:\n3 PTS: 5%\n5 PTS: 10%\n7 PTS: 15%\n10 PTS: 20%\n12 PTS: 25%\n15 PTS: 30% or more"]
[null,12.3,"Increase use of renewables for local gov't operations","Implement","Yes","Demonstrate the percentage of the total current energy use in buildings and facilities from renewables by 5% to 90% and more. Must be currently active.",null,null,"Submit documentation demonstrating the percentage of total energy use in buildings and facilities from renewables.","Facilities management",null,40,"Yes","Percentage of gov't energy use from renewables:\n5 PTS: 5%\n8 PTS: 10%\n12 PTS: 20%\n16 PTS: 30%\n20 PTS: 40%\n24 PTS: 50%\n28 PTS: 60%\n32 PTS: 70%\n36 PTS: 80%\n40 PTS: 90% or more"]
[null,12.4,"Reduce waste volume from local gov't operations","Implement","Yes","Within ten years prior to application date, demonstrate a reduction in waste volume from the baseline year for local gov't operations by 5% to 50% or more.",null,null,"Submit documentation demonstrating a reduction in total waste volume from gov't operations as compared to the baseline year.","Department of sanitation or public works",null,15,"Yes","Reduce waste from gov't operations by:\n2 PTS: 5%\n4 PTS: 10%\n6 PTS: 20%\n9 PTS: 30%\n12 PTS: 40%\n15 PTS: 50% or more"]
[null,12.5,"Reduce community-wide waste volume","Implement","Yes","Within ten years prior to application date, demonstrate a reduction in waste volume from the baseline year by 5% to 50% or more.",null,null,"Submit documentation demonstrating a reduction in total community-wide waste volume as compared to the baseline year.","Department of sanitation or public works",null,20,"Yes","Reduce community-wide waste volume by:\n5 PTS: 5%\n8 PTS: 10%\n11 PTS: 20%\n14 PTS: 30%\n17 PTS: 40%\n20 PTS: 50% or more"]
[null,12.6,"Reduce community-wide GHG emissions from transportation","Implement","Yes","Within ten years prior to application date, demonstrate a reduction in community-wide GHG emissions from the baseline year for transportation by 5% to 50% or more.",null,null,"Submit documentation demonstrating a reduction in GHG emissions as compared to the baseline year, for community-wide transportation emissions.","Planning, transportation, and public transit",null,50,"Yes","Reduce community-wide GHG emissions from transportation by:\n5 PTS: 5%\n10 PTS: 10%\n15 PTS: 15%\n20 PTS: 20%\n25 PTS: 25%\n30 PTS: 30%\n35 PTS: 35%\n40 PTS: 40%\n45 PTS: 45%\n50 PTS: 50% or more"]
[null,12.7,"Reduce community-wide GHG emissions from buildings","Implement","Yes","Within ten years prior to application date, demonstrate a reduction in community-wide GHG emissions from the baseline year for buildings by 5% to 50% or more.",null,null,"Submit documentation demonstrating a reduction in GHG emissions for community-wide buildings, as compared to the baseline year.","Department responsible for GHG emissions inventory",null,50,"Yes","Reduce community-wide GHG emissions from buildings by:\n5 PTS: 5%\n10 PTS: 10%\n15 PTS: 15%\n20 PTS: 20%\n25 PTS: 25%\n30 PTS: 30%\n35 PTS: 35%\n40 PTS: 40%\n45 PTS: 45%\n50 PTS: 50% or more"]
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["*Actions in gray text indicate that they are under development and not currently reviewable under the CSC Certification program. For more information about inactive Actions, please contact NYSDEC’s Office of Climate Change: climatechange@dec.ny.gov. "]
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[null,"Submitted to ClimateChange@dec.ny.gov"]
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[null,"Types of Documentation to Submit:",null,{"$f":"VLOOKUP($C$10,'Tracking Checklist'!$B:$O,8,FALSE)","v":"Certified copy of the adopted resolution and adoption date"}]
[null,null,"Key Department(s): ",{"$f":"VLOOKUP($C$10,'Tracking Checklist'!$B:$O,9,)","v":"Town Clerk"}]
[null,null,"Current Status: ",{"$f":"VLOOKUP($C$10,'Tracking Checklist'!$B:$K,6,)","v":0}]
[null,"Document Submittal Form",null,{"$f":"'Tracking Checklist'!F1","v":"Enter name of your local government here"}]
[null,"INSTRUCTIONS:"]
[null,"This section should be completed by the key department that is most familiar with the associated action. Once completed, this form should be emailed to the project coordinator who is collecting documentation for the local government (refer to the bottom of the page). \nThe coordinator should then submit the information to climatechange@dec.ny.gov. If one document is being used to fulfill the requirements of multiple actions, there is no need to submit the document twice, but please complete a submittal form for every action for which you are requesting points (and refer to a previously submitted document, where applicable). \n"]
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[null,"List Document(s) Included \nRefer to the relevant types of documentation listed above.  Include document titles and year released.  Note any specific pages in documents wher the required information can be found, if only a portion of the document is relevant for the action.  Alternatively, paste in links to webpages where the information can be found; include the title and date accessed for each webpage.  "]
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[null,"Describe How the Document(s) Submitted Satisfy the Requirements\nExplain why the submitted document(s) meet the requirements for this action.  Refer to the points description and eligibility requirements listed above.  Describe how the documentation relates to any tiered points, where applicable."]
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[null,"Once completed, please email the Document Submission Form to the Project Coordinator for Climate Smart Communities Certification:"]
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[null,null,"Points Possible:",{"$f":"VLOOKUP($C$10,'Tracking Checklist'!$B:$O,11,FALSE)","v":8}]
[null,null,"Tiered Points?",{"$f":"IF(TRIM(VLOOKUP($C$10,'Tracking Checklist'!$B:$O,12,FALSE))=\"Yes\",\"Yes. See point allocations below:\",\"No, not applicable.\")","v":"No, not applicable."}]
[null,null,"Points Description:",{"$f":"TRIM(VLOOKUP($C$10,'Tracking Checklist'!$B:$O,13,FALSE))","v":"Full points awarded upon evidence of completion"}]
[null,null,"Eligibility Requirements:",{"$f":"VLOOKUP($C$10,'Tracking Checklist'!$B:$O,5,)","v":"Demonstrate that the task force has met at least twice during the past year. The task force must include representatives from the local gov't and from the community (e.g., from environmental groups, universities, faith-based groups, business organizations, etc.)."}]
[null,"Types of Documentation to Submit:",null,{"$f":"VLOOKUP($C$10,'Tracking Checklist'!$B:$O,8,FALSE)","v":"A copy of the memorandum, resolution or executive order establishing the task force, a list of the task force members and the organizations they represent, and meeting minutes from two of the task force meetings within the past year."}]
[null,null,"Key Department(s): ",{"$f":"VLOOKUP($C$10,'Tracking Checklist'!$B:$O,9,)","v":"Sustainability Collaborative"}]
[null,null,"Current Status: ",{"$f":"VLOOKUP($C$10,'Tracking Checklist'!$B:$K,6,)","v":0}]
[null,"Document Submittal Form",null,"Town of Example"]
[null,"INSTRUCTIONS:"]
[null,"This section should be completed by the key department that is most familiar with the associated action. Please reference the information above when completing this section of the form. Once completed, this form should be emailed to the project coordinator who is collecting documentation for the local government (refer to the bottom of the page). \nThe coordinator should then submit the information to the DEC Office of Climate Change. If one document is being used to fulfill the requirements of multiple actions, there is no need to submit the document twice, but please complete a submittal form for every action for which you are requesting points (and refer to a previously submitted document, if applicable). \n"]
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[null,"List Document(s) Included \nRefer to the relevant types of documentation listed above.  Include document titles and year released.  Note any specific pages in documents wher the required information can be found, if only a portion of the document is relevant for the action.  Alternatively, paste in links to webpages where the information can be found; include the title and date accessed for each webpage.  "]
[null,"PDF of Example Town Board Resolution Number 5-2015 creating the Climate Action Task Force"]
[null,"Word doc of meeting minutes  and PDF scan of attendee sign-in sheet from January 2016 task force meeting"]
[null,"Word doc of meeting minutes  and PDF scan of attendee sign-in sheet from April 2016 task force meeting"]
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[null,"Describe How the Document(s) Submitted Satisfy the Requirements\nExplain why the submitted document(s) meet the requirements for the certifcation action.  Refer to the points description and eligibility requirements listed above.  Describe how the documentation relateds to any tiered points, where applicable."]
[null,"The Example task force includes representatives from the town  government and from community groups, as described in the resolution and the sign-in sheets."]
[null,"The Example task force meets at least twice a year, as described in the resolution."]
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[null,"Anticipated Points:",8,{"$f":"D11","v":8}]
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[null,"Once completed, please email the Document Submission Form to the Project Coordinator for Climate Smart Communities Certification:"]
[null,"Name:","Pat Employee"]
[null,"Email:","PatEmployee@townofexample.org"]
[null,"Phone:","123-456-7891"]
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[1.2]
[1.3]
[1.4]
[1.5]
[2.1]
[2.2000000000000002]
[2.2999999999999998]
[2.4]
[2.5]
[2.6]
[3.1]
[3.2]
[3.3]
[3.4]
[3.5]
[3.6]
[3.7]
[3.8]
[3.9]
["3.10"]
[3.11]
[3.12]
[3.13]
[3.14]
[3.15]
[3.16]
[3.17]
[3.18]
[3.19]
["3.20"]
[3.21]
[3.22]
[3.23]
[3.24]
[3.25]
[3.26]
[3.27]
[3.28]
[3.29]
["3.30"]
[3.31]
[3.32]
[4.0999999999999996]
[4.2]
[4.3]
[4.4000000000000004]
[4.5]
[4.5999999999999996]
[4.7]
[4.8]
[4.9000000000000004]
[5.0999999999999996]
[5.2]
[5.3]
[5.4]
[5.5]
[5.6]
[5.7]
[5.8]
[5.9]
["5.10"]
[5.1100000000000003]
[5.12]
[5.13]
[6.1]
[6.2]
[6.3]
[6.4]
[6.5]
[6.6]
[6.7]
[6.8]
[6.9]
["6.10"]
[6.11]
[6.12]
[6.13]
[6.14]
[6.15]
[6.16]
[6.17]
[6.18]
[6.19]
[7.1]
[7.2]
[7.3]
[7.4]
[7.5]
[7.6]
[7.7]
[7.8]
[7.9]
["7.10"]
[7.11]
[7.12]
[7.13]
[7.14]
[7.15]
[7.16]
[7.17]
[7.18]
[7.19]
["7.20"]
[7.21]
[7.22]
[7.23]
[7.24]
[7.25]
[8.1]
[8.1999999999999993]
[8.3000000000000007]
[8.4]
[8.5]
[8.6]
[8.6999999999999993]
[8.8000000000000007]
[8.9]
["8.10"]
[8.11]
[8.1199999999999992]
[9.1]
[9.1999999999999993]
[9.3000000000000007]
[9.4]
[9.5]
[10.1]
[10.199999999999999]
[10.3]
[11.1]
[11.2]
[12.1]
[12.2]
[12.3]
[12.4]
[12.5]
[12.6]
[12.7]