Climate Smart Communities Certification Report

silver Certified

This is the Climate Smart Communities Certification Report of Ulster County. Ulster County is a silver certified Climate Smart Community.

Ulster County was certified on September 16, 2016 with 264 points earned from 63 completed actions. Listed below is information regarding Ulster County’s Climate Smart Communities efforts and materials associated with its certified actions.

The certification for Ulster County will expire on September 30, 2021.

Contact Information

The designated Climate Smart Communities contact for Ulster County is:

Name:	Nicholas Hvozda
Title/Position:	Director / Department of the Environment
Address:	17 Pearl Street PO Box 1800 Kingston, NY 12401

Actions Implemented

Each approved action and supporting documentation for which Ulster County was approved for in 2016 appears below. Note: Standards for the actions below may have changed and the documentation listed may no longer satisfy requirements for that action.

1. Build a climate-smart community.
1.1 Pass a Resolution Adopting the CSC Pledge

4 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf CSC Pledge
- pdf 1.1 Climate Smart Community Pledge.pdf
PE1 Action: CSC Task Force

8 Points

Bronze Priority Silver Priority

Program Summary:
PE1 Action: CSC Coordinator

8 Points

Bronze Mandatory Silver Mandatory

Program Summary:
- pdf 1.3 Exec Order Regarding The County's Use of Renewable Energy (2).pdf
1.4 Create an Internal Green Team Focused on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

8 Points

Bronze Priority Silver Priority

Program Summary:
PE1 Action: National/Regional Climate Program

3 Points

Program Summary:
PE1 Action: Partnerships with Other Entities

3 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 10.1 Environment 2015 Annual Report - Edited.pdf
2. Inventory emissions, set goals, and plan for climate action.
PE2 Action: Government Operations GHG Inventory

8 Points

Bronze Priority Silver Priority

Program Summary:
- pdf 2.1 Ulster County_GHG Report.pdf
PE2 Action: Community GHG Inventory

8 Points

Bronze Priority Silver Priority

Program Summary:
- pdf 2.1 Ulster County_GHG Report.pdf
- pdf 2.2 MidHudson Regional Sustainability Plan-Report.pdf
2.3 Establish a Government Operations Emissions Reduction Target

4 Points

Bronze Priority Silver Priority

Program Summary:
- pdf 2.3 EO Renewable Energy.pdf
- pdf 2.3 ResolutionRenewableEnergy.pdf
3. Decrease energy use.
PE3 Action: Government Building Energy Audits

8 Points

Bronze Priority Silver Priority

Program Summary:
PE3 Action: Interior Lighting Upgrades

5 Points

Program Summary:
- excel 3.2 Indoor LED Retrofits completed by 2015 .xlsx
- pdf 3.2, 3.18 Lighting Update April2016.pdf
PE3 Action: Building Energy Management System

5 Points

Program Summary:
- excel 3.5 Energy Management Systems in 2016.xlsx
- pdf 3.31 Energy & GHG management_Facility Dude .pdf
PE3 Action: Green Building Standard for Government Buildings

2 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.7 Res. Gr Bldg Stds 2006.pdf
- pdf UCSustainability-Guide.pdf
PE3 Action: Fleet Efficiency Policy

3 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.10 2015 Green Fleet Report-FINAL.pdf
- pdf 3.10-3.13 Green Fleet Policy.pdf
PE3 Action: Advanced Vehicles

2 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.10-3.13 Local Law No. 9 of 2015 - Sustainable Green Fleet Policy.pdf
- pdf 3.12 Green Fleet Report 2015.pdf
3.13 Adopt an Anti-idling Policy for Government Vehicles

3 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.10-3.13 Green Fleet Policy.pdf
- pdf 3.30 Green Fleet Green Driving2.pdf
3.14 Implement a Car-sharing Program for Local Government Staff

3 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.14 Greener Commuting.pdf
PE3 Action: Outdoor Lighting Upgrades

4 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.2, 3.18 Lighting Update April2016.pdf
- pdf 3.18 SUMMARY UC Outdoor LED.pdf
3.19 Adopt a Waste Management Strategy for Government Hosted and Permitted Events

2 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.19 Food Service Waste Reduction Act.pdf
3.22 Provide E-waste Collection in Local Government Buildings

3 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.22 Disposal of Computer Equipment Procedure rev 3-1--2016.pdf
- pdf 3.22 UCCRA Electronics Recycling website.pdf
PE3 Action: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy

4 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.24 ProcurementUC-SustGuide.pdf
PE3 Action: Incentives for Employee Carpooling & Transit

3 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.28 Green Commuting incentives for employees.pdf
4. Shift to clean, renewable energy.
PE4 Action: Green Power Procurement Policy

2 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 2.3 Resolution Regarding The County's Use of Renewable Energy.pdf
- pdf 4.1 Executive Order-renewable energy - Copy.pdf
PE4 Action: Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies

3 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 4.3 Final Solar Screening Study Ulster County LFs Sept -14.pdf
PE4 Action: Renewable Energy Certificates

7 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 2.3 Res.RenewableEnergy.pdf
- pdf 4.4 EO-renewable energy.pdf
- pdf 4.4 OneEnergy Certificate for RECs 6000.pdf
- pdf 4.4 RECs Agreement.pdf
- pdf 4.4, 12.3 Agreement-RECs.pdf
- excel 4.4, 12.3 Electric Usage in KWH.xlsx
- pdf 4.4, 12.3 REC Purchase 2016_Ulster.pdf
PE4 Action: Solar Energy Installation

9 Points

Program Summary:
PE4 Action: Power Purchase Agreement for Renewables

9 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 4.6, 4.7 Solar City PPA Contract - SUNY Ulster.pdf
- pdf 4.6, 4.7 Solar City PPA Contract - Ulster Landfill.pdf
5. Use climate-smart materials management.
PE5 Action: Recycling Bins in Government Buildings

2 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.20 Recycling bins on Ulster Countys campuses.pdf
- pdf 3.20 Recycling Report .pdf
PE5 Action: Organic Waste Program for Government Buildings

1 Points

Program Summary:
- excel 3.21 Access to composting by sq. ft..xlsx
- pdf 3.21 Composting for County Employees & Visitors.pdf
5.4 Implement a Pay-as-you-throw or Similar Unit Pricing Program

5 Points

Program Summary:
5.7 Offer Recycling to Residents

4 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 5.7, 5.8 SourceSeparationLaw2010.pdf
- pdf 5.7; 5.8; 5.13 UCRRA_Recyc.pdf
5.8 Offer Recycling to Commercial Entities (or Require That They Recycle)

5 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 5.7, 5.8 SourceSepLaw2010.pdf
- pdf 5.7; 5.8; 5.13 UCRRA_RecycBrochure.pdf
- pdf 5.8 2015_MSW_Report-Business.pdf
- pdf 5.8-5.12 websites.pdf
PE5 Action: Recycling Program for Public Places & Events

3 Points

Program Summary:
PE5 Action: Compost Bins for Residents

2 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 5.8-5.12 Recycling, Composting, Hazardous Waste websites.pdf
- pdf 5.10 UCRRA-composting-guide1.pdf
PE5 Action: Residential Organic Waste Program

2 Points

Program Summary:
5.12 Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days

2 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 5.8-5.12 Recycling, Composting, Hazardous Waste websites.pdf
PE5 Action: Waste Reduction Education Campaign

2 Points

Program Summary:
6. Implement climate-smart land use.
6.6 Incentivize Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects

5 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 6.6 Energize Law 2014.pdf
- pdf 6.6-6.7, 6.12 Links.pdf
PE6 Action: Policies for Local Food Systems

2 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 6.6-6.7, 6.12 Links.pdf
- pdf 6.7 2015 AFPB Rec.pdf
- pdf 6.7 2016 AgDistInclusions.pdf
- pdf 6.7 2016 AgDistrictsInclusionsReport.pdf
- pdf 6.7 Farmland Protection Plan.pdf
PE6 Action: Infrastructure for Biking and Walking

2 Points

Program Summary: Kingston Point Rail Trail Feasibility Study - (downloads slowly) Part 1 (p 1 – 28) - http://www.kingstonlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/KingstonPRT-Final2_p1-28.pdf Part 2 (p 29 – 56) - http://www.kingstonlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/KingstonPRT-Final2_p29-56.pdf
- pdf 6.10 ActiveTranspConf2015.pdf
- pdf 6.10 BldgBroadwaySummary.pdf
- pdf 6.10 kingston-greenline-concept.pdf
- pdf 6.10 MidtownLinea Park2016.pdf
- pdf 6.10 nonmotorized tran plan.pdf
- pdf 6.10 TranspPlan2015-2020t.pdf
PE6 Action: Alternative-fuel Infrastructure

8 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 6.11 EstablishingAFleetEfficiencyPolicy.pdf
- pdf 6.11 Install electric-vehicle infrastructure.pdf
PE6 Action: Access to Public Transit

5 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 6.6-6.7, 6.12 Links.pdf
- pdf 6.10 ActiveTranspConf2015.pdf
- pdf 6.10 TranspPlan2015-2020.pdf
- pdf 6.12 Greener Commuting.pdf
- pdf 6.12 SUNY students UCAT discount.pdf
PE6 Action: Safe Routes to School

3 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 6.13 Safe Routes To Schools.pdf
7. Enhance community resilience to climate change.
PE7 Action: Climate Vulnerability Assessment

3 Points

Bronze Priority Silver Priority

Program Summary:
- pdf 7.1 HMP2009 - PT 1.pdf
- pdf 7.1 HMP2009 - PT 2.pdf
- pdf 7.1, 7.15 Flood Hazard Planner Contract.pdf
- pdf 7.6 2015 HMP-DRAFT-UPDATE.pdf
PE7 Action: Climate-resilient Hazard Mitigation Plan

3 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 7.6 2015 HMP-DRAFT-UPDATE.pdf
PE7 Action: Watershed-based Flood Mitigation Plan

4 Points

Program Summary: Rondout Creek Intermunicipal Agreement Regarding the Rondout Creek Watershed Management Plan - https://www.clearwater.org/pdf/full-reportRCIWMP.pdf
- pdf 7.10 AshokanMgmtPlan2016.pdf
- pdf 7.10 FloodAnalyisisEsopus2016.pdf
- pdf 7.10 Rondout Neversink 2016-18 Action Plan.pdf
- excel 7.10 StreamProjectsBridgesAshokan.xlsx
- pdf 7.10 Ulster Watersheds Hillshade Map.pdf
- excel 7.10 Watershed plan status 2016 .xlsx
- pdf 7.10 Watershed Programs.pdf
PE7 Action: Conserve Natural Areas

2 Points

Program Summary:
PE7 Action: Green Infrastructure

4 Points

Program Summary:
7.17 Conserve Wetlands and Forests to Manage Stormwater, Recharge Groundwater and Mitigate Flooding

2 Points

Program Summary:
7.22 Develop or Enhance Early Warning Systems and Community Evacuation Plans

1 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 7.22 warning systems.pdf
PE7 Action: Water-smart Landscaping

1 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 7.24 2016_Xeriscape class registration form .pdf
8. Support a green innovation economy.
PE8 Action: Green Vendor Fairs

2 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 8.1, 8.2, 8.6, 8.7, 8.9, 8.10.pdf
PE8 Action: Farmers’ Markets

3 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 8.1, 8.2, 8.6, 8.7, 8.9, 8.10.pdf
- pdf 8.6 REConnectmapmarkets.pdf
PE8 Action: Buy Local/Buy Green Campaign

2 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 8.1, 8.2, 8.6, 8.7, 8.9, 8.10 Green Biz, training, markets, EV.pdf
PE8 Action: Brownfield Clean-up & Redevelopment

7 Points

Program Summary: Kingston Point Rail Trail Feasibility Study - (downloads slowly) Part 1 (p 1 – 28) - http://www.kingstonlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/KingstonPRT-Final2_p1-28.pdf Part 2 (p 29 – 56) - http://www.kingstonlandtrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/KingstonPRT-Final2_p29-56.pdf
9. Inform and inspire the public.
PE9 Action: Climate-related Public Events

3 Points

Program Summary:
PE9 Action: Local Climate Action Website

2 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 9.1-9.5 Campaigns, Forums, websites and Social Media docx.pdf
PE9 Action: Social Media

3 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 9.1-9.5 Campaigns, Forums, websites and Social Media docx.pdf
10. Engage in an evolving process of climate action.
PE10 Action: GHG Tracking System

5 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 3.31 Energy & GHG management_Facility Dude .pdf
- pdf 3.31 Ulster County_GHG Report.pdf
PE10 Action: Annual Progress Report

4 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 10.1 Environment 2015 Annual Report - Edited.pdf
PE10 Action: Updates to Strategies & Plans

4 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 1.4 UC Dept of Environment- 2016 Annual Work Plan.pdf
- pdf 1.4 UC Environmental Plan_ see page 1-2 for DOE narrative .pdf
11. Innovation
Innovation: Innovative Approaches to Existing CSC Actions

5 Points

Program Summary:
- image 11.2 NACoAward.jpg
- word 11.2 UCcarbonFootprintCover.docx
- pdf NACoAward 2015.pdf
12. Performance
12.3 Increase Use of Renewables for Local Government Operations

20 Points

Program Summary:
- pdf 4.4, 12.3 Agreement RECs.pdf
- excel 4.4, 12.3 Electric Usage KWH.xlsx
- pdf 4.4, 12.3 REC Purchase 2016_Ulster.pdf
- image 12.3 - Ulster Bldg Energy Use 2015.gif
- pdf 12.3 EPA Green Power Award.pdf
- pdf 12.3 PVreport2015.pdf
- excel 12.3 Ulster Calcs RECs Energy Use.xlsx
- image Ulster2012GHG_Chart.PNG

Climate Smart Communities Certification Report

Contact Information

Actions Implemented

1. Build a climate-smart community.

1.1 Pass a Resolution Adopting the CSC Pledge

PE1 Action: CSC Task Force

PE1 Action: CSC Coordinator

1.4 Create an Internal Green Team Focused on Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation

PE1 Action: National/Regional Climate Program

PE1 Action: Partnerships with Other Entities

2. Inventory emissions, set goals, and plan for climate action.

PE2 Action: Government Operations GHG Inventory

PE2 Action: Community GHG Inventory

2.3 Establish a Government Operations Emissions Reduction Target

3. Decrease energy use.

PE3 Action: Government Building Energy Audits

PE3 Action: Interior Lighting Upgrades

PE3 Action: Building Energy Management System

PE3 Action: Green Building Standard for Government Buildings

PE3 Action: Fleet Efficiency Policy

PE3 Action: Advanced Vehicles

3.13 Adopt an Anti-idling Policy for Government Vehicles

3.14 Implement a Car-sharing Program for Local Government Staff

PE3 Action: Outdoor Lighting Upgrades

3.19 Adopt a Waste Management Strategy for Government Hosted and Permitted Events

3.22 Provide E-waste Collection in Local Government Buildings

PE3 Action: Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy

PE3 Action: Incentives for Employee Carpooling & Transit

4. Shift to clean, renewable energy.

PE4 Action: Green Power Procurement Policy

PE4 Action: Renewable Energy Feasibility Studies

PE4 Action: Renewable Energy Certificates

PE4 Action: Solar Energy Installation

PE4 Action: Power Purchase Agreement for Renewables

5. Use climate-smart materials management.

PE5 Action: Recycling Bins in Government Buildings

PE5 Action: Organic Waste Program for Government Buildings

5.4 Implement a Pay-as-you-throw or Similar Unit Pricing Program

5.7 Offer Recycling to Residents

5.8 Offer Recycling to Commercial Entities (or Require That They Recycle)

PE5 Action: Recycling Program for Public Places & Events

PE5 Action: Compost Bins for Residents

PE5 Action: Residential Organic Waste Program

5.12 Host Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days

PE5 Action: Waste Reduction Education Campaign

6. Implement climate-smart land use.

6.6 Incentivize Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects

PE6 Action: Policies for Local Food Systems

PE6 Action: Infrastructure for Biking and Walking

PE6 Action: Alternative-fuel Infrastructure

PE6 Action: Access to Public Transit

PE6 Action: Safe Routes to School

7. Enhance community resilience to climate change.

PE7 Action: Climate Vulnerability Assessment

PE7 Action: Climate-resilient Hazard Mitigation Plan

PE7 Action: Watershed-based Flood Mitigation Plan

PE7 Action: Conserve Natural Areas

PE7 Action: Green Infrastructure

7.17 Conserve Wetlands and Forests to Manage Stormwater, Recharge Groundwater and Mitigate Flooding

7.22 Develop or Enhance Early Warning Systems and Community Evacuation Plans

PE7 Action: Water-smart Landscaping

8. Support a green innovation economy.

PE8 Action: Green Vendor Fairs

PE8 Action: Farmers’ Markets

PE8 Action: Buy Local/Buy Green Campaign

PE8 Action: Brownfield Clean-up & Redevelopment

9. Inform and inspire the public.

PE9 Action: Climate-related Public Events

PE9 Action: Local Climate Action Website

PE9 Action: Social Media

10. Engage in an evolving process of climate action.

PE10 Action: GHG Tracking System

PE10 Action: Annual Progress Report

PE10 Action: Updates to Strategies & Plans

11. Innovation

Innovation: Innovative Approaches to Existing CSC Actions

12. Performance

12.3 Increase Use of Renewables for Local Government Operations