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Describes different ways to conserve energy, alternative fuels, the relationship between energy and climate change.
We generate an estimated 2800 tons of asphalt shingle scrap annually; ARS is easy to separate from other construction and demolition materials for recycling;
(HARTFORD, CT) - A coalition of New England states today jointly announced steps they are taking to pursue federal funding designed to encourage transmission infrastructure investment.
Ongoing Multi-Agency Response to Putnam Oil Spill
(HARTFORD)— A multi-agency response and investigation into an oil spill in Putnam that was reported on March 21 remains ongoing.
DEEP Urges Residents to Take Steps to Avoid Conflicts With Bears This Fall
(HARTFORD, CT) —The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is strongly urging residents to follow best practices to reduce the likelihood of a conflict with a black bear this fall. So far, 2024 has featured a record high of 68 documented home entries by bears, as well as a bear that bit a resident in Cheshire in July. Conflicts with bears have tripled in recent years in Connecticut and bears have been observed in all of the state’s 169 cities and towns. Given the already high rate of human-bear conflicts in 2024, DEEP is urging residents to practice vigilance as we enter a time of year when bears are particularly active as they increase feeding ahead of the winter denning season.
Energy Policy Act Requirements
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DEEP Encourages Continued Bear Awareness During Fall
(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is reminding residents of several best practices to reduce the likelihood of an encounter with a bear, as bears’ quest for more food 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.
Responsibility for Cleaning of Spills Posing Environmental Threat
Responsibility for Clean Up of Spills
Residential Home Heating Oil Tanks - FAQs
Residential Underground Home Heating Oil Tanks Frequently Asked Questions
Analytical Methods for Petroleum Releases
The Extractable Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (ETPH), Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons (EPH), and Volatile Petroleum Hydrocarbons (VPH) are analytical methods that are commonly used in Connecticut to characterize petroleum releases.
Information about the requirements in Connecticut for the management of used oil.
UST- Compliance Inspection Program
The federal Energy Policy Act mandates that Underground Storage Tank (UST) systems, except certain heating oil and exempted tank systems, be inspected every 3 years. In Connecticut, this represents more than 2,300 sites with approximately 7,000 tanks.
Renovation and Demolition - Red Flag List
A resource for local officials on important environmental, health, and safety requirements that apply to renovation and demolition projects.