In honor of ECOS’ 25th anniversary, the ECOS State Program Innovation Awards took to the big screen at the 2018 Fall Meeting in Stowe, Vermont. Twenty-two states submitted excellent video nominations showcasing the results of innovative programs…
Connecticut
Connecticut Forges Partnership with Closed Loop Fund on Recycling Infrastructure Funding
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced last week a statewide public-private partnership with Closed Loop Fund targeting a $5 million investment in recycling infrastructure in Connecticut in…
Connecticut Unveils Plan to Modernize Waste-to-Energy Facility
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced this month its plans to redevelop the Materials Innovation and Recycle Authority (MIRA) facility in Hartford. Connecticut’s largest waste facility,…
Several States Mark America Recycles Day
Many ECOS members observed America Recycles Day on November 15 by encouraging the public to reduce, reuse, and recycle. America Recycles Day, created by the National Recycling Coalition in 1997,…
Connecticut Launches Interactive Coastal Access Guide
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) recently updated its Coastal Access Guide to allow users to explore the state’s shore and search for coastal access sites via…
Nine Eastern States Unveil Proposed Climate Pact
On August 23, nine eastern states announced a landmark bipartisan agreement to slash greenhouse gas emissions across the region by 65 percent by 2030 and promote growth of the green…
A Dozen States Express Concern to OMB over CPP Repeal
On July 14, the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington sent a letter to White House Office of Management…
Connecticut to Host Remediation Roundtable
On June 20, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will hold a Remediation Roundtable that will include an update on electronic submittal of documents and a presentation…
Several States Launch Climate Alliance in Wake of Paris Accord Withdrawal
In response to the announcement last week of a U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Accord, several Governors have created a coalition to remain committed to the climate agreement. The U.S.…
Connecticut ‘Green Bank’ Recognized by Innovations in American Government
The State of Connecticut’s “Green Bank” program was recently named a semifinalist for the 2017 Innovations in American Government Awards. The first state Green Bank in the nation, it is…
