1. Certified Climate Smart Community

   The New York State Climate Smart Communities Certification program represents the next phase in the development of New York’s Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program.

2. Mid-Hudson Regional Sustainability Plan

   The Mid-Hudson Regional Sustainability Plan sets out a vision for sustainable development that builds on our Region’s unique social, cultural, and natural history, with the goal of promoting economic development, environmental sustainability, and enhancing quality of life for the more than two million residents that call our Region home.

3. Energize NY

   The Energy Improvement Corporation (EIC) of New York, a New York Local Development Corporation, has established a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Program (PACE) to provide financing to property owners in participating municipal member jurisdictions throughout New York State.

4. Climate Change

   View the climate adaptation strategy for Orange County.

5. Open Space Plan

   View the Open Space Plan for Orange County.

6. Resources

   View environmental and sustainability resources.

7. Solar Information

   Learn about solar power from the resources provided.

8. Solar Farming

   Recent events - including government incentives and policies - have attracted property owners, farm businesses, local governments, utility companies, and solar installers to pursue solar as a core element of local energy production.

9. Community Solar

   Solarize is an innovative, successful program that makes it easier and more affordable for homes and small businesses to go solar through community-wide education, pre-qualified installation partners and group purchasing discounts.