Climate Smart Communities Certification Report
Download PDF Versionbronze Certified
This is the Climate Smart Communities Certification Report of Bethel, Town (Sullivan). Bethel, Town (Sullivan) is a bronze certified Climate Smart Community.
Bethel, Town (Sullivan) was certified on September 26, 2018 with
125 points earned from 22 completed actions. Listed below is information regarding
Bethel, Town (Sullivan)’s Climate Smart Communities efforts and materials associated with its certified actions.
The certification for Bethel, Town (Sullivan) will expire on September 30, 2023.
Contact Information
The designated Climate Smart Communities contact for Bethel, Town (Sullivan) is:
Name: | Jeff Allison |
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Title/Position: | Sustainable Bethel Committee Chair / Town of Bethel |
Address: | P O Box 188 Bethel, NY 12720 |
Actions Implemented
Each approved action and supporting documentation for which Bethel, Town (Sullivan) was approved for in 2018 appears below. Note: Standards for the actions below may have changed and the documentation listed may no longer satisfy requirements for that action.
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1. Build a climate-smart community.
PE1 Action: CSC Task Force
20 PointsBronze Mandatory Silver MandatoryProgram Summary: Town of Bethel Green Committee Meeting Minutes
- pdf 2016 GT Task Force.pdf
- pdf January and April 2018 Meeting Minutes
- word Bethel Green Committee minutes, November 14, 2016.docx
- word Bethel Green Committee minutes, September 26, 2016.docx
- word Bethel Green Committee-2015 Committee Appointment.docx
- pdf Resolution to appoint Green Comm as Task Force.pdf
PE1 Action: CSC Coordinator
10 PointsBronze Mandatory Silver MandatoryProgram Summary:
1.4 Create an Internal Green Team Focused on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
8 PointsBronze Priority Silver PriorityProgram Summary:
PE1 Action: National/Regional Climate Program
3 PointsProgram Summary: Link to Clean Energy Communities which we are a part of. https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Clean-Energy-Communities/CEC-Map
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2. Inventory emissions, set goals, and plan for climate action.
PE2 Action: Government Operations GHG Inventory
16 PointsBronze Priority Silver PriorityProgram Summary:
PE2 Action: Community GHG Inventory
16 PointsBronze Priority Silver PriorityProgram Summary:
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3. Decrease energy use.
PE3 Action: Government Building Energy Audits
12 PointsBronze Priority Silver PriorityProgram Summary:
PE3 Action: Benchmarking - Municipal Buildings
4 PointsProgram Summary:
PE3 Action: Advanced Vehicles
4 PointsProgram Summary: April 4, 2018 River Report Newspaper Article - Bethel Getting Cleaner and Greener" https://riverreporter.com/news-news-stories/bethel-getting-cleaner-and-greener Fleet Schedule as of May 1, 2018 demonstrating the EV comprises over 10% of the light duty vehicles.
3.13 Adopt an Anti-idling Policy for Government Vehicles
3 PointsProgram Summary:
3.22 Provide E-waste Collection in Local Government Buildings
3 PointsProgram Summary:
- pdf ewaste memo.pdf
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4. Shift to clean, renewable energy.
PE4 Action: Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies
3 PointsProgram Summary:
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5. Use climate-smart materials management.
5.7 Offer Recycling to Residents
4 PointsProgram Summary:
5.12 Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days
2 PointsProgram Summary:
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6. Implement climate-smart land use.
6.3 Adopt a Renewable Energy Ordinance
2 PointsProgram Summary:
6.6 Incentivize Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects
5 PointsProgram Summary:
PE6 Action: Alternative-fuel Infrastructure
6 PointsBronze Priority Silver PriorityProgram Summary:
PE6 Action: Zoning for Protection of Natural Areas
4 PointsProgram Summary:
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8. Support a green innovation economy.
PE8 Action: Farmers’ Markets
3 PointsProgram Summary:
- image farm market photo.jpg
- image farm market sign 2.jpg
- image KL Market Postcard and flyer.jpg
- pdf may2017[1].pdf
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9. Inform and inspire the public.
PE9 Action: Local Climate Action Website
2 PointsProgram Summary: http://town.bethel.ny.us/Cleaner-GreenerCommunity.html
PE9 Action: Social Media
3 PointsProgram Summary: The Town of Bethel has an active Facebook Page to disseminate information that includes town, county and state recycling, energy efficiency, sustainability and education events, and links to outside resources, such as the Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Clean Energy Communities. Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/bethelnewyork/