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• UST Clean-Up

  Information on the cleanup of UST releases

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• Gov. Malloy and Commissioner Klee Blast Trump Administration Decision to Weaken Tailpipe Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Standards

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Rob Klee are criticizing a decision announced today by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to roll-back greenhouse gas and fuel economy standards for automobiles.

• DEEP Launches Resource Assessment in Response to Executive Order 59

  Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) have launched a joint process that will lead to a study of the current and projected future viability of the Millstone nuclear generating facilities, the role of such facilities as well as others in meeting Connecticut’s carbon and other emission targets, and mechanisms to achieve those targets.

• Governor’s Council on Climate Change Finalizes Near-Term Climate Strategies

  (HARTFORD) – The Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3) today issued its Phase 1 Report, Taking Action on Climate Change and Building a More Resilient Connecticut for All, which assesses the state’s progress toward mitigating carbon emissions and addressing climate change adaptation and resilience, and outlines 61 near-term strategies to meet these challenges.​

• Connecticut Releases Clean Energy Solicitations

  (HARTFORD, CT) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today released two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for new grid-scale zero carbon electricity resources. The proposals will help advance Governor Lamont’s Energy Action Plan to improve energy affordability and reliability for Connecticut ratepayers, and help achieve the state’s statutory mandates for a 100 percent zero carbon electric sector by 2040 and economy-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction of at least 80 percent below 2001 levels by 2050.

• DEEP Encourages Continued Bear Awareness During Fall: Bears Increase Food Intake and Are More Active

  (HARTFORD, CT) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding residents to follow best practices to reduce the likelihood of an encounter with a bear this fall, as bears’ quest for more food before the winter makes them very active for the next few months. During the fall season, black bears increase their food intake to add fat reserves needed to help them survive winter.

• 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.

• 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.

• Radioactive Waste Disposal and Environmental Monitoring

• State Superfund Program

  The State Superfund Program oversees and provides funding for the remediation of contaminated sites. The use of State funds for remediation at hazardous waste sites is determined by calculating a superfund priority score in accordance with Connecticut Regulations.

• Green Reading & Media List

  This list of "green reading" books and other media may help assist you in greening your daily habits and leading a more sustainable lifestyle

• Recycling and Disposal of Scrap Tires

  Since State statute defines tires as a "special waste" as opposed to municipal solid waste (MSW) they require special handling.

• Information Resources for Contractors in the Construction Trades

  Links and resources for the construction trades.