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• Air Compliance Assurance - Training & Education - Boiler Rule Online Training

  If you operate a boiler in Connecticut at a commercial, industrial or institutional facility, there is a good chance that your boiler is subject to the Area Source Boiler Rule (40 CFR 63, subpart JJJJJJ). To help you comply with the rule, DEEP has created a series of online training modules which will assist you in determining whether your boiler(s) is subject to the rule.

• CHEAPR - Available Funding

  This page displays the real-time available funding for the CHEAPR program. Funds are distributed on a first come first serve basis.

• CHEAPR - Home

  The Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) offers incentives for Connecticut residents who purchase or lease a new eligible battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric or fuel cell electric vehicle.

• Air Monitoring in Connecticut

• Open Burning - Residential

  Learn about open burning restrictions on property that is used exclusively for residential purposes.

• Open Burning - Municipal

  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.

• Final Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR)

  In 2011 the EPA finalized the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) in response to a 2008 court decision remanding the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) to EPA

• Anti-Idling - Connecticut Schools

  Connecticut continues its effort to reduce unnecessary idling and increase awareness of the adverse effects of idling on public health and the environment. Children are particulary vulnerable to diesel exhaust emissions and Connecticut has focused on reducing diesel school bus emissions at schools. Learn more about anti-idling efforts at Connecticut schools.

• Anti-Idling - Compliance and Enforcement

  Reducing emissions from idling motor vehicle engines is one of the most important air-quality issues in Connecticut today. Connecticut is committed to reducing air pollution, protecting our health and improving the environment. Learn more about anti-idling compliance and enforcement.

• Anti-Idling - Casey’s Clean Air Week

  Connecticut continues its effort to reduce unnecessary idling and increase awareness of the adverse effects of idling on public health and the environment. Children are particulary vulnerable to diesel exhaust emissions and Connecticut has focused on reducing diesel school bus emissions at schools. Learn more about anti-idling efforts at Connecticut schools.

• CT LEV Program

  The LEV program requires that all new vehicles sold in Connecticut meet strict California emission standards.

• Clean Vehicles

  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.

• Heavy Duty Vehicles

  Heavy duty vehicles are critical to Connecticut’s economy but they consume large amounts of fossil fuels. Learn about ways these vehicles can be operated more efficiently and how DEEP has funded projects throughout the state.

• 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.

• Vehicle Emission Testing

  Connecticut's Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program is an important part of the strategy to ensure that Connecticut is positioned to attain the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for Ozone.