Nyack's Commitment to Sustainability

Nyack is a local leader in climate action, dedicated to protecting the environment through effective planning, policy, and practice. In 2013, the Village established the role of Sustainability Coordinator and joined the Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program to organize these efforts. Since then, dedicated volunteers and Village staff have collaborated to address climate change and environmental challenges through strategic planning and local initiatives.

In 2024, Nyack adopted the Nyack2030 Climate Action Plan, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at reducing emissions by 75% by 2030. The Village is also in the process of developing a Climate Adaptation Plan. These municipally-led initiatives support and complement the efforts of local households and businesses to mitigate climate impacts, safeguard resources, and build a resilient community.

Nyack: A Bronze-Certified Climate Smart Community

The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program, established by New York State, assists local governments in taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. This program provides grants, rebates for electric vehicles, and free technical assistance.

Nyack demonstrated its commitment by adopting the CSC pledge in 2013, becoming the first bronze-certified community in Rockland County in 2019. In 2023, the Hudson Valley Regional Council awarded Nyack the Climate Stalwart Award. The Village was recertified at the bronze level in 2024 and is actively working towards achieving silver certification in 2025.

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Nyack: A 5-Star Clean Energy Community

The New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA) offers the Clean Energy Communities (CEC) program, which provides resources and support for communities to enhance energy efficiency and transition to clean energy technologies.

Nyack was the first community in Rockland to receive initial Clean Energy Communities designation in 2019 and achieved the prestigious 5-star designation in 2024. Through this program, the Village has secured over $850,000 in grant funding for clean energy projects.

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Climate Smart Committee Meeting Minutes

Climate Smart Co Chair
Marcy Denker
mbdenker@gmail.com

Climate Smart Co Chair
Steve Cea
scea2014@gmail.com

Committee Members
John Cavuto, Maegan Ciolino, Rosemary Farrell, Kathy Galione, Andrew Goodwillie, Ian Graham, Pearl Gray, Doug Kaufman, Shelley Kaufman, Peggy Kurtz, Christina Leano, Frankie Lede, Kier Levesque, Rachel Lovell, Taylor Mandelbaum, Liz McGrory, Joel Newton, Sue Odierna, Yvonne Rode, Tristan Schwartzman, Kathy Schwarz, Andy Stewart, Glenn Sungela, Harry Vetter, Jim Wilcox