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Connecticut
Connecticut Showcases Statewide Air Initiatives
The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) marked Air Quality Awareness week by sharing information with residents on initiatives to protect air quality and reduce harmful emissions. DEEP…
Connecticut Launches Matching Funds for Community Resilience Projects
The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is accepting applications for a new matching funds grant program to support communities pursuing funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
Connecticut Spotlights Successes at First DEEP Innovation Fair
This week, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) featured innovative work underway across eight of its bureaus (Commissioner’s Office, Air Management, Central Services, Energy & Technology Policy,…
Connecticut Seeks Input on EJ Community Resource Hubs
This week, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) released a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and a notice of an opportunity for public comment on its proposal…
Connecticut Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management
The Connecticut Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management collaborates with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection and over 90 municipalities in Connecticut. The coalition explores ways to 1) reduce…
What Do I Do With …. ? A Resident’s Management Guide For Those Not-So-Common Household Items
Connecticut’s alphabetically-organized inventory lists detailed explanations of how to properly dispose of uncommon household items. Additionally, alternative, more sustainable and economical disposal options are listed, such as fixing or selling…
Connecticut Eyes Clean Hydrogen Roadmap
Connecticut DEEP held a public meeting to discuss the findings of its Draft 2024 Connecticut Clean Hydrogen Roadmap.
Connecticut GHG Inventory Shows Emissions Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Last week, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection published its latest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory, the most comprehensive accounting of the state’s air pollution that contributes to…
State Environmental Agencies Count Down to Earth Day
Since 1970, the United States has celebrated the modern-day environmental movement with annual Earth Day observances around the country. This April 22, state environmental agencies will mark the day in…
