(September’23) Climate Smart Communities is a New York State program that supports local governments in leading their communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change. The benefits of participating include leadership recognition, free technical assistance and access to grants.

The City of Rye registered for the program in 2015 and we have completed many of the recommended initiatives, including a Greenhouse Gas Inventory, LED Street Lighting Installations and a Residential Waste Program. With the Task Force and Coordinator in place, we are on track to apply for Bronze Certification in the new year.
CSC Task Force: Assistant City Manager, Brian Shea, RSC Members: James Ward (Chair), Donna Providenti (Vice Chair) and Hilary Garland who will also serve as the program Coordinator.