Save 10% on Your Electric Bill
You can save up to 10% on your electric bill and receive a signup bonus by enrolling in Solarize Claverack, also known as Columbia County Community Solar. The Claverack Town … Read more
Climate Smart
EARTH DAY: Philmont Climate Smart Light Bulb Exchange Program
FREE LED LIGHT BULB EXCHANGE FOR PHILMONT RESIDENTS. EARTH DAY—FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 1-4:00 PM OUTSIDE THE PHILMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY. BRING IN YOUR OLD INCANDESCENT OR COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULBS AND RECEIVE … Read more
Possible Future Climate Smart Actions
electric vehicle demonstration events, energy efficient building construction training, solar installation for both individuals and community, agricultural carbon sequestration, community composting and recycling, and micro/hydro power generation.
History of the Philmont Climate Smart Community Program—Updated Dec 2021
The following is a chronology of Philmont’s participation in both programs (dates are approximate): March 2019 – Designated Clean Energy Community candidate identifying four of ten “high impact actions” as: … Read more
Philmont Switches to LED Streetlights!
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 To save the village money and reduce our carbon footprint, on September 15, 2021, Philmont’s streetlights were replaced with LED bulbs. You may notice a new hue … Read more
Philmont Adopts the New York State Stretch Energy Code
AUGUST 9, 2021 Learn about the NYS StretchEnergy Code here.
Philmont Installs an Electric Car Charging Station at the Philmont Library
JULY 29, 2021 Did you know that we have an electric car charging station in the Village of Philmont? Our Village is committed to being at the forefront of … Read more