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The Canaan Climate Smart Task Force is a volunteer committee of residents working with the Town Board to reduce the town’s carbon footprint, cut energy-related costs and emissions, protect our natural resources and build a healthier and more resilient community.
Task Force Members:
Task Force Members:
Elyse Mason and Victoria Mills, Co-Chairs
Nick Adams
Marion Bolognesi
Mark Harbick
Becky Meier
Tom Potter
Email: canaanclimatesmart@gmail.com
Phone: (518) 781-3144 (Town Clerk)
Meetings take place the third Tuesday of the month at the Canaan Town Hall from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
News from the Climate Smart Task Force
News from the Climate Smart Task Force
Climate Smart Task Force at Community Day
Climate Smart Task Force at Community Day
The Climate Smart Task Force will have a table at Community Day on Saturday, June 20th from 1-4pm at Stoddard Field. Stop by to meet us and take the recycling challenge. There will be prizes!
Canaan Adopts Heat Emergency Plan
Canaan Adopts Heat Emergency Plan
(May 2026) Extremely hot days are happening more frequently and pose risks to people’s health, especially households without access to air conditioning. Canaan’s Heat Emergency Plan establishes coordinated procedures to keep residents safe during heat waves. Read the Town of Canaan’s Heat Emergency Plan.
Canaan Joins Green Purchasing Communities
Canaan Joins Green Purchasing Communities
(April 2026) Canaan recently joined New York's Green Purchasing Communities, a program that helps local governments purchase products and services that are better for public health and the environment. The program provides expert guidance and assistance in making sustainable purchasing decisions cost-effectively.
Canaan Installs New EV Charging Station
Canaan Installs New EV Charging Station
(November 2025) Canaan has a new Level 2 EV charging station at Stoddard Field, opposite Town Hall. The station provides charging for residents and visitors with EVs, enables local inns and B&Bs to offer charging to their guests and improves the charging network in Columbia County. The charging rate of $0.35 per kWh is budget-neutral and on par with nearby towns.
Canaan Completes Clean Energy Upgrades
Canaan Completes Clean Energy Upgrades
(July 2025) Canaan has installed energy-efficient heat pumps at the Town Hall and solar panels on the Highway Garage. The heat pumps provide year-round heating and cooling and enable the Town Hall to serve as a cooling center during heat waves. The solar array powers the building with clean energy and reduces the town’s electricity bills. Both upgrades were fully funded through $110,000 in state grants at no cost to taxpayers. Read more...
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