Air
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Learn about open burning, which is the burning of any matter, where smoke and other emissions are released directly into the ambient air without passing through an adequate stack or flue.
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Open Burning - Online Training Program
Learn about and access the Connecticut Open Burning Training Program which assists municipalities in meeting the certification requirements for Open Burning Officials.
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Learn about open burning restrictions on property that is used exclusively for residential purposes.
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A municipality may burn clean brush at its DEEP permitted transfer station, landfill, or recycling center. Learn about the open burning requirements and restrictions for municipalities.
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Open Burning - Campfires, Bonfires, Fire Pits, Chimineas
Learn about the burning of wood in a campfire, bonfire, chiminea or other similar devices which is prohibited, if the burning is conducted so that it creates a nuisance for neighbors or it is in violation of any restrictions imposed by your local municipality.
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The Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA), contained within the Energy Policy Act of 2005, provides grants and loans to states and other eligible entities to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions.
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The Connecticut Clean School Bus (CSB) grant program provides matching funds necessary for municipalities, school districts and school bus operators to submit federal grant applications, in order to maximize federal funding for the purchase or lease of zero-emission school buses and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
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Transformation of Connecticut's transportation system is vital to meeting Connecticut's clean air goals. Moving from polluting fossil fuels to cleaner, renewable fuels will alleviate environmental impacts for all Connecticut residents.
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Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects
DEEP’s diesel grants and funding efforts since 2008 have leveraged millions from the state and national DERA programs, the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Connecticut Clean School Bus Act, and SEP funds to reduce diesel emissions that impact both the environment and citizens of Connecticut.
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Widespread availability of both public and workplace EV charging are reasons why CT is a "range confident" state. Find out about the different types of chargers, workplace charging and installation of EV charging stations!
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EVConnecticut - Electric Vehicles 101
There are many benefits of owning an electric vehicle and an EV can easily fit into your lifestyle. We break down the types of different EVs and provide you with entertaining and informative information.
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Bureau of Air Management Home Page
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Air Compliance Assurance - Other Programs
Learn about emission sources such as idling motor vehicles, open burning, outdoor wood burning furnaces (OWFs), gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs) and more.