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Clarkstown, NYMayor: Supervisor Alexander GromackDate of Adoption: Primary Contact: Why My City is CoolClarkstown has signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. The town has also joined ICLEI. On August 26, 2008 the Town Board passed a law requiring single- or two-family homes and townhouses of no more than three stories to meet Energy Star standards. Supervisor Gramack says in an article in The Journal News that "Clarkstown is proud to be the first town in Rockland County to initiate building of more energy-efficient homes. We're breaking new ground and we are taking it to the next level. We could have a continuation of the old, but we have a higher standard. It's smart for builders to do it. In the long term it will benefit our community." |
 Milestones Completed (about) Milestone 1: Establish CampaignMilestone 2: Engage The CommunityMilestone 3: City Signs Agreement COMPLETE
Milestone 4: Initial Solution StepsMilestone 5: Advanced Smart Energy Solutions |
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Register to the Sierra Club's social networking site, Climate Crossroads, and join the Cool Cities group to view blog entries, read about happenings in your city, and connect with other members Join the Cool Cities group on Climate Crossroads!Provides step-by-step guidance and resources for municipal governments to become more sustainable Learn more about the Green PlaybookInformation on energy production and consumption. Energy and Climate - NYS Dept. of Environmental ConservationLots of information on energy. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) |
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