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class="csc-header csc-header-n1"><h1 class=" class="csc-firstHeader" tx-t3site-header-style-">Actions & Certification</h1></div><p class="bodytext">The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification program provides local governments with a robust framework to guide their climate action and recognizes high performing communities for their leadership. Participation is free and voluntary. Designed around the ten CSC pledge elements, the certification program recognizes communities for their accomplishments through a rating system leading to three levels of award: bronze, silver, and gold. 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