Climate Change
A longtime leader on climate change, Connecticut strives to develop and support forward-thinking climate-related policies and legislation, as well as participate in groundbreaking regional initiatives. Addressing climate change in a meaningful way presents residents, businesses, non-profits, and municipalities the opportunity to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life for current and future generations.
Visit the Connecticut Climate Action website to learn more about the Governor's three Executive Orders that take action to address the climate crisis.
Governor's Council on Climate Change (GC3)
Building a Low Carbon Future for CT, GHG Reduction Strategies and Recommendations
GC3 Meetings, Events, and Publications
Exploring Climate Solutions Webinar Series
Mid-term Target Recommendation and Statement of Principles
Climate Programs and Partnerships
TCI-P's Regional Policy Design Process for 2019
CT Institute for Resilience & Climate Adaptation
Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
NEG/ECP Regional Climate Change Initiative
Transportation & Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P)
Zero-Emission Vehicle Alliance (ZEV Alliance)
Take Action
Climate and Clean Energy Technology Reports and Publications
Fourth National Climate Assessment Vol. 2 (November 2018)
IPCC Special Report: The Impacts of Global Warming of 1.5 °C (October 2018)
2018 Comprehensive Energy Strategy (February 2018)
National Plug-in Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Analysis (September 2017)
Feasibility of Renewable Thermal Technologies: Market Potential (March 2017)
Feasibility of Renewable Thermal Technologies: A Field Study on Barriers and Drivers (March 2017)
Market Potential Assessment for Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Connecticut(July 2016)
Cleaner Cars from Cradle to Grave: How Electric Cars Beat Gasoline Cars on Lifetime Global Warming Emissions (November 2015)
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Publication Database
News and Events
Governor Lamont Signs Executive Order Strengthening Connecticut’s Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change (September 3, 2019)
TCI-P's Regional Policy Design Process for 2019
New Collaborative Campaign to Advance EV Adoption: "Drive Change. Drive Electric" (2018)
Tools and Resources
DEEP's VW Settlement Information
Email the Office of Climate Planning
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