Sustainable Orangetown

NEW: Orangetown is a Bronze-Certified Climate Smart Community

Orangetown’s Food Scrap Recycling Program

Sustainable Orangetown
The Town of Orangetown is committed to helping combat climate change by reducing energy use, encouraging clean energy alternatives, and implementing sustainable development projects. A task force was approved by the Town Board in March, 2019, comprised of Town employees and volunteers from the community. The group has participated in two NY State programs that help communities seeking to address Climate Change through a broad range of actions: NY State Climate Smart Communities program and NY State Clean Energy Communitie s program.

Climate Smart Communities
The Climate Smart Communities program (CSC) supports local efforts to meet the economic, social and environmental challenges posed by climate change by providing technical guidance, recognition, and preferred standing in competitive grant programs. Orangetown has achieved bronze-level certification on June 27, 2024 for taking action to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Click HERE to see report.

Orangetown’s Climate Smart Accomplishments So Far:
Adopted the CSC Pledge
Climate Smart Task Force
Climate Smart Community Coordinator
Government Operations GHG Inventory
Community GHG Inventory
Interior Lighting Upgrades
Fleet Inventory
LED Street Lights
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy
Energy Code Enforcement Training
Recycling Bins in Government Buildings
Residential Organic Waste Program
Comprehensive Plan with Sustainability Elements
Unified Solar Permit
NYStretch Energy Code
Alternative-fuel Infrastructure
Traffic Calming
Local Forestry Program
Green Infrastructure
Local Climate Action Website
Social Media

Clean Energy Communities
The NY State Clean Energy Communities program(CEC) recognizes communities for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and encouraging clean energy. The program provides resources and technical assistance to help local governments implement clean energy actions that can save taxpayer dollars, create jobs, and improve the environment. Communities that complete a number of high impact actions can apply for grants to fund additional clean energy projects. The Town has undertaken a number of initiatives and actions to reduce the effects of climate change on our community and has been designated a Clean Energy Community by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

Orangetown’s accomplishments so far:
LED Street Lights
Unified Solar Permit
Energy Code Enforcement Training
Clean Fleets
NYStretch Energy Code
Legislation and Regulation

Orangetown’s Government Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report: CLICK HERE
Orangetown’s Communitywide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report: CLICK HERE

How is Orangetown getting Greener? CLICK HERE

What you can do:

Energy and water
Enroll in community solar
Choose renewable electricity
Shop for competitive gas prices
Complete an online energy audit
Check Your Carbon Footprint Calculator
Use a programmable or smart thermostat
Get a $15 rebate from O&R for purchasing a smart thermostat
Get a $100 rebate on a low flow toilet
Get an in-home energy audit through NYSERDA