Environment & Sustainability

Climate Smart Communities

Middlefield is committed to preparing for and reducing the effects of climate change through New York State's Climate Smart Communities program.

Climate Smart Communities is a New York State incentive program to help local governments prepare for and reduce the effects of climate change.

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Town Actions in Pursuit of CSC Goals

Heat Pump Purchase

The Town Hall purchased heat pumps as part of its commitment to reducing energy consumption.

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Energy Benchmarking Report

A benchmarking report on current energy use at town facilities for 2022-2023.

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Highway Vehicle Inventory

Inventory of Town Highway vehicles as part of the clean fleets initiative.

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Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Community greenhouse gas inventory measuring emissions from activities in Middlefield.

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Natural Resources Inventory

An inventory of natural resources in the Town of Middlefield.

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Community GHG Inventory Report

This report measures greenhouse gas emissions from community activities and provides direction on sources and benchmarking.

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Future of Transportation in Otsego County

A community educational event co-sponsored by OCCA and the Middlefield Climate Smart Community Task Force, held March 30, 2023 in Cooperstown, NY.

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