New Sustainability

The Capital District Regional Planning Commission actively manages sustainability programs that support local communities. For a brief overview of our technical support services, please see our municipal support one-pager, or navigate to the program pages below.

Programs

NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities Program

CDRPC provides free technical assistance to local governments in the Capital Region pursuing NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities program. Through this program, local governments are encouraged to implement clean energy actions, save […]

The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification program provides local governments with a robust framework to guide their climate action and recognizes high-performing communities for their leadership. Participation is free and […]

Capital Region Climate Action Plan CDRPC is leading the development of the first-ever climate action plan for the Capital Region. In March 2024, the creation of a Priority Climate Action […]