Capital Region Climate Action Webinar Series 2026!

The Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) is launching the Capital Region Climate Action Webinar Series 2026, a monthly webinar series highlighting key topics from the Regional Climate Action Plan.

Designed for municipal officials, planners, and community members, the series will explore practical strategies that communities can use to take meaningful local climate action. Each session will focus on a different topic related to climate resilience, sustainable development, and clean energy planning.

The webinars will be held on the first Wednesday of each month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Upcoming Webinar Topics

MAY – 6th
Battery Storage & Solar
Learn how solar and modern battery storage planning can boost local resilience, cut emissions, and lower long-term energy costs.                                 Register Here

JUNE – 3rd
Natural Resource Inventory Mapper
An introduction to CDRPC’s mapper for local natural resources and assessing carbon storage to support better planning and conservation decisions.       Register Here

JULY – 1st
Energy Efficient Buildings
Guidance on designing, retrofitting, and operating buildings to reduce energy use, save money, and improve comfort.                                                   Register Here

AUGUST – 5th
Geothermal Energy Networks
A look at neighborhood-scale geothermal systems that provide clean, reliable heating and cooling for buildings and municipal facilities.                   Register Here

SEPTEMBER – 2nd
Local Climate Action Planning for Your Municipality
A practical walkthrough of how municipalities can develop and implement effective climate action plans tailored to local needs.                               Register Here

OCTOBER – 7th
Sustainable Land Use
An overview of land-use strategies that support walkable neighborhoods, efficient infrastructure, and sustainable community development.           Register Here

Previous Webinars

APRIL – 1st
Transit Oriented Development
The discussion highlighted how transit-oriented planning can help reduce emissions, support smart growth, and strengthen community connectivity.

Session Speakers: 
Ethan Warren, Senior Planner, CDTA
Eric Gerraro, Planner, City of Troy
Angelina Apindem, Assistant Planner, City of Troy