Climate Smart Task Force members:
Elyse Mason, Resident (Co-Chair)
Victoria Mills, Resident (Co-Chair, Town Board Liaison)
Nicolas Adams, Resident
Marion Bolognesi, Resident
Mark Harbick, Resident
Becky Meier, Resident
Thomas Potter, Resident
The Task Force meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at Canaan Town Hall. Community members are always welcome to attend!
The Canaan Climate Smart Task Force is a committee of resident volunteers that works with the Town Board to identify and act on opportunities 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.
News from the Climate Smart Task Force
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 (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 here.
