Environmental Protection

The mission of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is to conserve, improve and protect the air, water and other natural resources and environment of the State of Connecticut while fostering sustainable development. The agency’s mission includes the goals of reducing electrical rates and decreasing costs for Connecticut ratepayers, ensuring the reliability of the state’s energy supply, increasing the use of clean energy and developing the state’s energy-related economy.for conserving natural resources, thereby enhancing the quality of life in Connecticut.DEP’s programs preserve and protect from pollution the state's waters, air, land and other natural resources.

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
79 Elm Street
Hartford, CT 06106


Phone: (860) 424-3000