Oswego County Set Goal to Become a Climate Smart Community
Oswego County passed a resolution in 2009 to embrace smart and sustainable energy policies and practices with the goal of becoming a Climate
Smart Community.
Resolution number 146, introduced by County Legislator Morris Sorbello, was passed unanimously by all 24 Legislators present at the August 13, 2009 session.
The Climate Smart Communities program is a partnership of state and local governments whose goal is to combat climate change. The program emphasizes local actions that will save taxpayer dollars and support other community goals while protecting the climate.
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, becoming a Climate Smart Community establishes a locality and its leaders as forward-thinking and innovative. Climate Smart Communities position themselves as good investments for the future, especially for renewable energy, energy efficiency, weatherization and other "green" businesses and jobs. Read What Climate Smart Communities Are Doing
Resolution number 146, introduced by County Legislator Morris Sorbello, was passed unanimously by all 24 Legislators present at the August 13, 2009 session.
The Climate Smart Communities program is a partnership of state and local governments whose goal is to combat climate change. The program emphasizes local actions that will save taxpayer dollars and support other community goals while protecting the climate.
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, becoming a Climate Smart Community establishes a locality and its leaders as forward-thinking and innovative. Climate Smart Communities position themselves as good investments for the future, especially for renewable energy, energy efficiency, weatherization and other "green" businesses and jobs. Read What Climate Smart Communities Are Doing
