We’re working on climate solutions together.
Nyack 2030 is an initiative of the Village of Nyack and community partners, addressing the climate crisis locally and forging a path to a resilient and sustainable future. With support from the schools, library, businesses, houses of worship, civic organizations, nonprofits and individuals, we will reduce greenhouse emissions 75% from our 2018 emissions by 2030 and create a foundation for a sustainable future.
The Nyack 2030 Climate Solutions Fair
Over 125 attendees and 40 exhibitors gathered at Nyack Center on February 7th to learn, share and be inspired to take local climate action.
Read and see more here from Nyack News and Views.
Listen to interviews with exhibitors at the fair on the Tough Times with Lou Young podcast here.
Nyack hits second target in EV Campaign
Twenty new electric vehicles were registered in Nyack the first benchmark in the Drive Electric Nyack Campaign was reached in December 2020, bring the total to 25 vehicles and a total of $12,500 in clean energy grants the Village is now eligible for.
Campaigns
Plan Ahead! Don’t wait until your boiler or hot water heater breaks down.
Get to know about equipment, rebates and incentives for heat pump hot water heaters and air source or ground source heat pumps, so you are prepared to act before an emergency strikes.
Cold-climate heat pumps are a smart, efficient, and environmentally friendly option to keep your home comfortable all year long.
Installations of a heat pump for hot water or heating and cooling will help the Village qualify for a NYSERDA grant of up to $35,000. These funds will be reinvested in projects for energy efficiency and renewable energy.
Are you thinking about buying an EV or plug-in hybrid?
Through Nyack’s Drive Electric campaign you can get the answers you’re looking for about vehicles, charging, incentives and discounts. If you make a purchase, it will count towards our campaign goal of 70 new vehicle purchases, making Nyack eligible for up to $27,500 in grant funds for a clean energy project through NYSERDA’s Clean Energy Communities program. Any purchase of a 100% electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle made after November 7, 2023 qualifies.
If you have purchased a new EV or plug-in hybrid since after Nov. 7, or want to learn more about the campaign, let us know!
Contact Steve Cea at scea2014@gmail.com.
TOP GOALS FOR 2024
ENERGY & BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Rockland Community Power Increase participation in the 100% NYS renewables green electricity supply program for residents and small businesses.
Nyack Clean Heat Challenge Reach the first tier goal of 10 heat pump installations (residential or commercial) in the Village of Nyack
Clean Energy Communities:
Secure $150,000 in grant funds for clean energy projects for the 5000 point level
Assess all Village-owned properties for energy efficiency and renewable energy options
Complete energy efficiency upgrades on Nyack DPW
Adopt a Clean Energy Procurement Policy
TRANSPORTATION
Village Fleet Inventory, Clean Fleet Policy first EV purchases
Install 6 new EV charging stations
Establish a committee of local and partner communities to meet and coordinate on
multi-modal transportation planning outreach and funding.
WASTE
Design and implement a campaign with targeted outreach to increase recycling and decrease “wishcycling”
Reduce food waste through education and increase food scrap composting.
Adopt an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy.
Adopt a Construction and Demolition Waste Policy.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Create an active, coordinated, community-wide network for creating healthy landscapes.
Nyack 2030 CALENDAR Winter 2024
January
1/ 2 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting of Nyack Climate Smart Committee
1/11 7:30 p.m. Village Board Hearing Final Comments on Action Plan
1/23 5:30 p.m. Special Meeting of Nyack Climate Smart Committee (planning for Climate Solutions Fair)
1/25 7:30 p.m. Village Board Meeting -- Adoption of Plan
February
2/7 7-9 p.m. Nyack 2030 Climate Solutions Fair
2/13 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting of Nyack Climate Smart Committee
March
3/5 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting of Nyack Climate Smart Committee