Clean Energy Communities
The energy to make it happen.
What Does It Mean to Be a Clean Energy Community?
Across New York State, local governments are striving to create a healthy and sustainable environment by reducing their energy use and investing in future-focused clean energy solutions for their community.
NYSERDA’s updated Clean Energy Communities Round 3.0 provides the resources and funding to help you successfully execute and achieve those goals.
This Is What Leadership Looks Like
Clean Energy Communities 3.0 provides more opportunities for you to improve your community, access increased grant funding, and earn recognition. With continued coordinator support and guidance for implementing high-impact clean energy actions, you have a clear path to building community-wide resiliency and economic opportunity.
Experience the rewards of expanding clean energy in your community on a whole new level. The new Clean Energy Communities Program gives you the energy to make it happen.
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How Clean Energy Communities Works
Read More How Clean Energy Communities WorksLearn about the steps to participate in the program, access toolkits, and access grant funding.
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Find a Clean Energy Community Coordinator
Read More Find a Clean Energy Community CoordinatorConnect with knowledgeable coordinators based in your region to help navigate the program at no cost.
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Apply for Grant Funding
Read More Apply for Grant FundingReview eligibility and submit a grant project application for your community.
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Tracking Progress
Read More Tracking ProgressAccess an interactive Clean Energy Communities map and scorecards showing the progress of municipalities statewide.
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High-Impact Actions
Read More High-Impact ActionsExplore actions that local governments can take to save energy, cut costs, and earn Clean Energy Communities designation.
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Additional Opportunities for Communities
Read More Additional Opportunities for CommunitiesDiscover additional funding opportunities for municipalities to implement energy-related projects in their communities.
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