Application process for new round of grants is open to municipalities and school districts Sustainable Jersey announced today that it is accepting applications from New Jersey municipalities and school districts for sustainable energy projects focused on energy conservation, efficiency and...
300 leaders gather at NJ Sustainability Summit to review report and prioritize future Sustainable Jersey released the 2015 New Jersey Sustainable State of the State Report that includes goals, indicators and assessments for achieving a more sustainable New Jersey. Three hundred community leaders...
Application process now open for grants funded by NJ Department of Health Sustainable Jersey for Schools announced today that it is accepting grant applications from New Jersey public schools that serve students in grade six or above to do specific health and wellness actions. Funded by the New...
Sustainable Jersey announces grants funded by PSEG Foundation at event in West Orange Today, Sustainable Jersey announced the 32 New Jersey towns that were selected for Sustainable Jersey Small Grants funded by the PSEG Foundation at an event in West Orange, New Jersey.
NJ Resiliency Network releases results of Post-Sandy Municipal Needs Assessment The NJ Resiliency Network released today the results of a Post-Sandy Municipal Needs Assessment. Many New Jersey municipalities have struggled to take adequate steps to fully evaluate their potential risk and...
Getting Started The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification program supports your local government in building a sustainable, balanced climate action program, one step at a time. Step 1: Pass a Resolution: Pass the CSC pledge as a municipal resolution to join the program and...
Why Become Certified? Help New York State lead the way on climate action! Certified Climate Smart Communities (CSCs) represent New York’s foremost leaders in local climate action. Local governments that are designated as Certified CSCs have undergone a rigorous review process to confirm their...
Certification Framework The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) certification framework is organized around the ten elements of the CSC pledge. Local governments that have signed the pledge, known as Registered Climate Smart Communities, have made a commitment to addressing the ten areas described...
Background on the CSC Certification Program The original focus of the Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program in 2009 was on encouraging local governments to commit to act on climate change by passing a resolution containing the 10-point CSC Pledge. Announced in 2014, the certification program...
Contact Us Thank you for your interest in contacting the Climate Smart Communities program. General Information For help with the program, contact your regional coordinator. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) acts as the main...