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 businesses, the schools, library, 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.
Nyack has achieved “silver” certification —the highest level— in the Climate Smart Communities program. The village is now one of just 21 communities to have achieved that so far in New York State.
Village Mayor Joe Rand said, “The village couldn’t be more proud of our Climate Smart Committee members on this outstanding accomplishment, especially Co-chairs Marcy Denker and Steve Cea. The Climate Smart Communities program has given us vital guidance, support, and funding for over a decade as we’ve built local capacity for climate mitigation and adaptation that resonates here in the village and beyond We also have many wonderful community partners to thank for their efforts, and we’re deeply grateful for all the support we’ve received from the terrific team at the Hudson Valley Regional Council.”
Read the press release from NYS DEC here.
TOP GOALS FOR 2025
ENERGY & BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Host an Electrify Everything Event/Fair
Install solar on Village Hall, Nyack DPW, and Head Start
Village Hall Net - Zero Project —Replace the HVAC with new heat pumps, install new windows, complete the conversion of lighting to LEDs
Conduct new greenhouse gas inventories for government and community
Adopt policies for green power procurement
Achieve Silver certification in the Climate Smart Communities program
Increase participation in Community Solar
TRANSPORTATION
Host an Electrify Everything Event/ Fair
Complete Climate Smart actions including Fleet Efficiency Policy, Access to Public Transit, and Traffic-Calming
Establish a regional advisory group including schools, neighboring communities, and key departments and agencies to meet occasionally to coordinate and share information.
WASTE
Create and begin to implement a strategy for reducing food waste and improving recycling, including clear goals for a curbside food waste program and reducing regular trash pick-up to one day a week.
Adopt a Construction and Demolition Waste Policy.
NATURAL RESOURCES
Build on 2024 progress in coordinating community-wide network for creating healthy landscapes with the Nyack Tree Project, Nyack Pollinator Pathway, Upper Nyack Green Committee, Cornell Cooperative Extension and others.
ADAPTATION
Create a climate vulnerability assessment and adaptation plan. Learn more here.