Climate Smart Task Force members:
Victoria Mills, Resident (Chair)
Nicolas Adams, Resident
Marion Bolognesi, Resident
Mark Harbick, Resident
Elyse Mason, Resident
Becky Meier, Resident
Thomas Potter, Resident
Will Powers, Town Board Liaison
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.
