Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Office of Affordable Housing Energy Retrofits

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The Office of Affordable Housing Energy Retrofits works to:

  • Design and administer existing and novel programs to meet policy priorities related to affordability, weatherization, decarbonization, and health and safety
  • Enhance energy equity, reduce energy burdens, and cultivate a comprehensive approach to housing retrofits in vulnerable households and communities
  • Meet 2050 emissions targets in the Connecticut affordable housing sector through participatory and inclusionary practices that
    • improve the public health and wellness of vulnerable communities
    • make energy affordable to populations disproportionately affected by climate change
    • economically revitalize historically overlooked markets
    • create jobs across all levels of the green economy