Air
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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.
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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.
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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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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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EVConnecticut - EV Champion Awards
EVConnecticut recognizes those vehicles, manufacturers and dealers who help accelerate EV growth in Connecticut.
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Air Compliance Assurance - Training & Education
Access air compliance assurance guidance materials, presentations, training modules, webinars, and workshops updated as new information and training opportunities become available.
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Connecticut was allocated over $55 million from the VW Settlement for use towards offsetting the excess NOx emissions caused by VW's actions through extensive mitigation projects to reduce NOx from a wide array of mobile sources.
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EVConnecticut provides information on where and how you can charge your car, charging incentives and much more about EVs!
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EVConnecticut - Workplace Charging
Besides charging your electric vehicle overnight at home, the second place you are likely to spend an extended amount of time is at work. Explore the ways workplace charging can provide employees the convenience of charging while they are at work.
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DEEP submits comments to EPA on proposed federal actions that impact air quality
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EVConnecticut - Electric Vehicles FAQ
The term "electric vehicles" is an umbrella that covers many types of vehicles including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEVs). We will explain these terms and answer some frequently asked questions people typically have when discussing electric vehicles.
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View current grant opportunities and common forms required for grantees.