The purposes of CDCE are to: 

a) provide outreach, information and support for residents, businesses  and other stakeholders of municipalities within the eight counties of the  Capital Region, Regional Economic Development Council and beyond,  as they explore, form and sustain Community Choice Aggregations  (CCA’s) in order to bring affordable, renewable energy to as many New  York communities as possible. A diverse, inclusive, equity-centered  approach is essential to meeting our goals. 

b) promote 100% renewable energy as the chosen default option within  the CCA and work to make clean and renewable energy affordable and  accessible for all residents, including those in low- and moderate income communities.  

c) encourage CCA member municipalities and other communities to  develop and implement plans and projects for increasing energy  efficiency and conservation as well as other greenhouse gas reduction  initiatives.  

d) help expand renewable energy development and resilience within our  eight-county region and across the state, and contribute to a local and  equitable green energy economy.