May 6, 2026 Energy, Environment and Sustainability Committee

The Ulster County Legislature's Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Committee met on May 6, 2026, discussing several procurement and sustainability initiatives. Key procurement-related topics included updates on the hazardous household waste event and compost sales managed by the Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency, with policy adjustments to manage compost distribution. The committee reviewed the county's green fleet policy, highlighting the procurement and integration of electric vehicles, surpassing the 25% green vehicle goal, and plans to electrify all light and passenger vehicles by 2035. Additionally, the committee discussed a ground-mounted solar project and a battery energy storage system proposed by Key Capture, including vendor selection from six RFP responses and potential long-term lease payments to the county. The committee also considered budget allocations for a Victory Garden Preservation Program pilot, with discussions on issuing an RFP for community centers to apply for funding to support local food resilience projects. Several resolutions were passed, including appointments to the Environmental Management Council and environmental quality reviews for infrastructure projects. The meeting emphasized collaboration with partners like Cornell Cooperative Extension for grant applications and community engagement to support sustainability and resilience goals.