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Pick a topic, get updates! (opens in new window) Find a Program Find A Contractor About Language Print this page Program Closed The Clean Energy Communities program is closed. Please continue to check this website for program updates. Clean Energy Communities The energy to make it happen. back to top What Does It Mean to Be a Clean Energy Community? Across New York State, local governments are striving to create a healthy and sustainable environment by reducing their energy use and investing in future-focused clean energy solutions for their community. NYSERDA’s updated Clean Energy Communities Round 3.0 provides the resources and funding to help you successfully execute and achieve those goals. This Is What Leadership Looks Like Clean Energy Communities 3.0 provides more opportunities for you to improve your community, access increased grant funding, and earn recognition. With continued coordinator support and guidance for implementing high-impact clean energy actions, you have a clear path to building community-wide resiliency and economic opportunity. Experience the rewards of expanding clean energy in your community on a whole new level. The new Clean Energy Communities Program gives you the energy to make it happen. Get Started How Clean Energy Communities Works Learn about the steps to participate in the program, access toolkits, and access grant funding. Read More How Clean Energy Communities Works Find a Clean Energy Community Coordinator Connect with knowledgeable coordinators based in your region to help navigate the program at no cost. Read More Find a Clean Energy Community Coordinator Apply for Grant Funding Review eligibility and submit a grant project application for your community. Read More Apply for Grant Funding Tracking Progress Access an interactive Clean Energy Communities map and scorecards showing the progress of municipalities statewide. Read More Tracking Progress High-Impact Actions Explore actions that local governments can take to save energy, cut costs, and earn Clean Energy Communities designation. Read More High-Impact Actions Additional Opportunities for Communities Discover additional funding opportunities for municipalities to implement energy-related projects in their communities. Read More Additional Opportunities for Communities Success Stories Get inspired to expand clean energy in your own community by watching this video collection featuring success stories of others taking climate action. Learn More about Success Stories (opens in new window) Join Our Email List Receive the latest Clean Energy Communities program updates. Stay Connected

and submit a grant project application for your community. Read More Apply for Grant Funding Tracking Progress Access an interactive Clean Energy Communities map and scorecards showing the progress of municipalities statewide. Read More Tracking Progress High-Impact Actions Explore actions that local governments can take to save energy, cut costs, and earn Clean Energy Communities designation. Read More High-Impact Actions Additional Opportunities for Communities Discover additional funding opportunities for municipalities to implement energy-related projects in their communities. Read More Additional Opportunities for Communities Success Stories Get inspired to expand clean energy in your own community by watching this video collection featuring success stories of others taking climate ac