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SUPPORT\NYSERDA Heating and Cooling Community Campaign—7-25-2022
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEW YORK STATE ENERGY
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA)
COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN FOR CLEAN HEATING AND COOLING
AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY - SCOPING DOCUMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: , 2022
INTRODUCED BY:
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY:
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 71,2019, the Queensbury Town Board adopted the New
York State Climate Smart Communities pledge, and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 253, 2021, the Town Board initiated the New York State
Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Solar and Electric Vehicle Clean
Energy Community Campaigns for the Town of Queensbury, and
WHEREAS, NYSERDA is sponsoring and providing local governments opportunities to
earn credits for NYSERDA'S Clean Energy Communities, Community Campaign for Clean
Heating and Cooling and Energy Efficiency, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board believes that well-organized, community-scale campaigns
can: 1) effectively encourage adoption of new, innovative technologies to generate value and
savings for consumers while advancing New York's clean energy goals; 2) promote program
opportunities including community solar, clean heating and cooling and energy efficiency; 3)
provide consumers with increased access to clean energy; and 4) bring together groups of
potential customers through widespread outreach and education; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to initiate NYSERDA'S Clean Energy
Communities, Community Campaign for Clean Heating and Cooling and Energy Efficiency to
encourage the adoption of clean heating and cooling technologies as well as energy efficiency
retrofits to homes, businesses and community institutions as delineated in NYSERDA'S Clean
Energy Communities Leadership Round Guidance Document as Revised December 2021
presented at this meeting and as will be more specifically set forth in the Town's Community
Campaign Scoping Document,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs completion
and submission of the Town of Queensbury's Community Campaign Scoping Document to the
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) relating to
NYSERDA'S Clean Energy Communities, Community Campaign for Clean Heating and
Cooling and Energy Efficiency and, provided that NYSERDA approves the Scoping Document,
further authorizes and directs initiation of the Town's Community Campaign as will be detailed
and described in the Scoping Document and as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any needed documentation and the Town Supervisor and/or Town Staff to take such other
and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 251h day of July, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT:
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING NEW YORK STATE
CLIMATE SMART COMMUNITIES PLEDGE
RESOLUTION NO.: 71,2019
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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Anthony Metivier
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mrs. Jennifer Switzer
WHEREAS, the Town of Queensbury (hereinafter "local government") believes that
climate change poses a.real and increasing threat to our local and global environments and is i
primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels, and i
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WHEREAS, the effects of climate change will endanger our infrastructure, economy and
livelihoods; harrh our farms, orchards, and ecological communities, including native fish and
wildlife populations; spread invasive species and exotic diseases; reduce drinking water supplies
and recreational opportunities; and pose health threats to our citizens, and
WHEREAS, we believe that our response to climate change provides us with an
unprecedented opportunity to save money, and to build livable, energy-independent and secure ;
communities, vibrant innovation economies, healthy and safe schools, and resilient
infrastructures, and
WHEREAS, we believe the scale of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions
required for climate stabilization will require sustained and substantial efforts, and
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WHEREAS, we believe that even if emissions were dramatically reduced today,
communities would still be required to adapt to the effects of climate change for decades to
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come,
'NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
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RESOLVED, that in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing
climate, the Queensbury Town Board hereby adopts the New York State Climate Smart
Communities pledge comprised of the following ten(10) elements:
1) Build a climate-smart community.
2) Inventory emissions, set goals, and plan for climate action.
3) Decrease energy use.
4) Shift to clean, renewable energy.
5) Use climate-smart materials management.
6) Implement climate-smart land use.
7) Enhance community resilience to climate change.
8) Support a green innovation economy.
9) Inform and inspire the public.
10) Engage in an evolving process of climate action.
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Town staff and/or Town Clerk to take such other and further actions as may be necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 25"' day of February, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Ferone, Mrs. Switzer
NOES None
ABSENT: Mrs. Atherden
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING NEW YORK STATE ENERGY
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (NYSERDA)
COMMUNITY CAMPAIGNS FOR SOLAR AND ELECTRIC/PLUG-IN-
HYBRID VEHICLES- SCOPING DOCUMENT
RESOLUTION NO.: 253, 2021
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. George Ferone
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Harrison Freer
WHEREAS, by Resolution No.: 71,2019, the Queensbury Town Board adopted the New
York State Climate Smart Communities pledge, and
WHEREAS, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
(NYSERDA) is sponsoring and providing local governments opportunities to earn credits for
NYSERDA'S Clean Energy Communities Campaigns for Solar and Electric/Plug-In-Hybrid
Vehicles (EV/PHEV), and
WHEREAS, the Town Board believes that well-organized, community-scale campaigns
can: 1) effectively encourage adoption of new, innovative technologies to generate value and
savings for consumers while advancing New York's clean energy goals; 2) promote program
opportunities including community solar, clean heating and cooling and energy efficiency; 3)
provide consumers with increased access to clean energy; and 4) bring together groups of
potential customers through widespread outreach and education; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board therefore wishes to initiate NYSERDA'S Solar and Electric
Vehicle Community Campaigns for the Town of Queensbury for 2021 as follows:
• Solar Community Campaign
Participants will be Town residents and businesses who sign onto renewable energy with
a local solar farm through Common Energy. A ten-percent (10%) discount on National
Grid electricity using 100% renewable energy (solar energy produced by a local solar
farm) will be realized.
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Participants include: Common Energy and Nexamp )
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• Electric/Plug-In-Hybrid Vehicles Community Campaign,
The intent is for the Town, along with partner organizations and volunteers, to initiate
and develop partnerships with car dealerships, platform providers, and/or other EV
industry partners to offer local residents and businesses a variety of makes and models of
electric vehicles. The offer may be promoted through ride and drive events and other
outreach efforts.
Participants will be Town residents and businesses who purchase electric vehicles (EV)
and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) from local car dealerships.
Participants include: Della Honda; Glens Falls Romeo Toyota; Maltbie Chevrolet;
Garvey Hyundai/Kia/Volkswagen; Warren Ford; North Country Subaru; Lia Nissan;
Nemer Ford/Chrysler Group
as will be more specifically set forth in the Town's Community Campaigns Scoping Document,
substantially in the form presented at this meeting,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and directs completion
and submission of the Town of Queensbury's Community Campaigns Scoping Document to the
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) relating to
NYSERDA'S Clean Energy Communities Campaigns for Solar and Electric/Plug-In-Hybrid
Vehicles (EV/PHEV) for 2021 in the form substantially presented at this meeting and, provided
that NYSERDA approves the Scoping Document, further authorizes and directs initiation of the
Town's Community Campaigns as will be detailed and described in the Scoping Document and
as delineated in the preambles of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor LU
execute any needed documentation, and the Town Supervisor, Town staff and/or Town Clerk to
take such other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Duly adopted this 26 th day of July, 2021 by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. McNulty, Mr. Strough, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Freer, Mr. Ferone
NOES: None
ABSENT:None
1,Karen A.O'Bri'en,Deputy Town Clerk of the Town of Queensbury,Warren U'ounty,
New York,do hereby certify that I have compared e foregoing with the
original resolution as listed above, (t lc�01 C>(Z- meeting
_Qfjhe Town Board of the Town of Queensbury held on the Q(j,4i--) day of
202jat which a quorum was present and that the
same is a�rrecttranscript therefrom and of the whole original thereof
to date,
IN WITNESS THEREOF,I have hereto set my hand and the SEAL of said Town
of Queensbury,this 2-94K day
SEAL
Karen A.O'Brien
Deputy Town Clerk
Town of Queensbury
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New York State Energy Research and Development Authority(NYSERDA)
Clean Energy Communities
LE A LD' E R S mill I P" wKw* 0 U
Guidance Document I
Program Opportunity Notice(PON) 3298
Revised December 2021
NEWYORK
NYSERDA
STATE OF
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GLEAM ENERGY COMMUNITIES '
Launched in August 2016, NYSERDA's Clean Energy
Communities program is for local government officials and
staff who want their communities to benefit from the new
clean energy economy but struggle with tight budgets and. ,
limited staff.
By providing grants, coordinator support, and clearguidance
for implementing range of high-impact clean energy
actions, NYSERDA is helping local governments save money, t
grove the local economy, and improve the environment.
Join the Clean Energy Communities Leadership Round
to earn grants and recognition while driving
the next level of impact.
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NYSERDA Clean Energy Co munities
TAIBME OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................
HOWTO PARTICIPATE ......................................................................................................................i......5
GRANTTYPES .................................................................................................................................... I 6
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Designation Grants ................................................................................. ......6
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ActionGrants ....................................................................................................................... ......6
Point-Based Grants ................................................................................................................................I.......6
HIGH-IMPACT ACTIONS....................................................................................................................'.......7
UnifiedSolar Permit .......................................................................................................................................8
Energy Code Enforcement Training..........................................................................................................1.......9
PACEFinancing.................................................................................................................. ..... 10
CleanEnergy Upgrades ..........................................................................................................................I..... 11
100% Renewable Electricity............................................................ ...12
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Clean Heating and Cooling Demo .................................................................................................................. 13
Climate Smart Communities Certification ................................................................................................. ..... 14
LEDStreet Lights.........................................................................................................................................15
County-Hosted Trainings...................................................................................................................... .... 16
CleanFleets ........................................................................................................................................I...... 17
Benchmarking ............................................................................................................................................ 18
CommunityChoice Aggregation ............................................................................................................. ...... 19
NYStretchEnergy Code ................................................................................................ ......20
CommunityCampaigns ......................................................................................................................... ...... 21
HOW TO ACCESS GRANT FUNDING............................................................................................... ......24
GENERALCONDITIONS...........................................................................................................................27
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operations,and also across homes,businesses,and community institutions. Municipal leaders increasingly recognize
that clean energyis not just good for the environment. Using resources more efficiently is helping save taxpayer dollars,
createjobs,and drive economic development right here in our local communities.
Launched in August 2016,the Clean Energy Communities program provides grants,coordinator support,and a clear path
forward to local governments that demonstrate leadership by completing NYSE R DA-selected high-impact actions.Since
program launch, hundreds of local governments—large,small,urban, rural,and suburban-have completed high-iTpact
actions throughthe program. Hundreds of loca I governments have earned the Clean Energy Community designation. In
every region of New York State,communities are implementing an exciting array of clean energy projects supported by
grant awards.in many cases, loca I governments with no previous history of participation in NYSE RDA programs are n0VV
deeply involved in clean energy and sustainability.
To build on this success,the Clean Energy Communities Leadership Round was launched in J a nuary2021.The Leacers hip
Round is a powerful new update to the original Clean Energy Communities to make the program more impactful,
innovative, and sustainable overtime. In the Leadership Round, communities continue to work with regional
coordinators to prioritize and implement high-impact actions,apply for grants that emphasize new activity and impact,
and earn new forms of recognition.All the existing high-impact actions are retained,although some are expandedi and
some new actions have been added. Communities do not need to be designated Clean Energy Communities to ea
grants throughthe Leadership Round. All communities are invited to participate.
Key advantages to participating in the Clean Energy Communities program include:
Flexible grant funding with no local cost share
v/ Free coordinator support
v/ Recognition for your community's leadership
Local governments play a critical role in affecting energy choices in our communities,both in terms of government,
The Clean Energy Communities Leadership Round is funded through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative(RGGI)and
the Clean EnergyFund (CEF). The total funding available for Long Island communities is$1.7 million.
Eligible Applicants
Municipalities (county, city,town,or village governments)in NewYork State are eligible to apply for funds. Regio's are
defined as Regional Economic Development Council (REDC)regions. Municipalities will serve as the main point of
contact to NYSERDAfor a 11 project-related matters.
Application Due Date
NYSERDAwill accept applications for PON 3298 on a rolling basis until 3:00p.m. Eastern Time on December 31,
2025,until funds are exhausted,or until the solicitation is revised or closed by NYSERDA,whichever comes first.
Program Updates
Program details and requirements may changefrom time totime to maximize program impact.Any changes to tl'is
solicitation will be posted on the Clean Energy Communities website at.www.nysei-da.ny.govIcec.
Questions
Program questions may be directed to Brad Tito at 866-NYSERDA ext.3545 or cec@nyserda.ny.go
Contractual questions may be directedto Nancy Marucci at 866-NYSERDA ext.3335 or Nancy.Marucci@nyserda.', y.gov
NYSERDA Clean Energy Corrmunities
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The first step is to review this guidance document to become acquainted with all program requirements.
Connect with a clean Energy Communities Coordinator
Clean Energy Communities Coordinators are based in each region of the state to help municipal staff navigate :he
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program.To access this support,please send an email to cec@nyserdcl.ny.go or visit www.nyserd �i
V Complete High-Impact Actions
NYSERDA has developed a list of high-impact actions that communities can take to save energy and improve t I'e
environment. The local government completes the action by complying with a specific set of requirements.More
information on how to meet the requirements for each action and what documentation is required,is provided on
pages 8 to 23.Toolkits for each high-impact action are available at www.nyserda.ny.govlcec.The toolkits include
step-by-step guidance,template legislation,calculators,and other resources.
To earn credit for completing high-impact actions,please visit www.nserda.ny.gov/cectasubmit action item
documentation that meets the unique requirements detailed in this guidance document. NYSERDA will review the
submitted documentation and provide notification that it has been approved or if it is incomplete and needs to be
resubmitted,Applicants are encouraged to submit documentation in stages as each high-impact action is completed.
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Earn the Clean Energy Community Designation
The Clean Energy Community designation is available to communities that complete four high-impact actions. %t
least two(2) of the high-impact actions must be completed afterAugust 1,2016.
Applyfor Grants and Get Recognized
There are several ways to earn grants and recognition through the Clean Energy Communities program.See the next
page for details on the different grant types. NYSERDA will recognize communities with awards in categories
including, but not limited to,top performers by action, region, community size,and government type.
High-impact Actions Grants and Recognition
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Unified Solar Permit Clean Energy Community Designation
• Energy Code Enforcement Training . Available when a community completes four high-impact acti:)ns.
• PACE Financing - Unlocks a one-time grant of$5,000(one per community).
• Clean Energy Upgrades
• Clean Heating and Cooling Demo Point-Based Grants
• 100%Renewable Electricity Collect points for each high-impact action completed.
• LED Street Lights Collect enough points to cross certain point thresholds to become
• County-Hosted Trainings; eligible for larger grant amounts before they are all claimed.
NYSERDA will use point totals to recognize top performers in
• Benchmarking variety of categories including government type,size,and region.
• Clean Fleets
• Climate Smart Communities Certification Action Grants
• Community Choice Aggregation(CCA) An Action Grant is available for each of these high-impact act ons
• Communities may apply for one or more Action Grants.
0 Community Campaigns
0 NYStretch Energy Code • Any$20,000+award where the grant project is in a Disadvantaged
Community may be eligible for a$10,000 bonus grant.
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