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• DEEP Announces RFI and Technical Meeting on CT Electric Grid’s System Efficiency

  (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) recently announced a request for information to inform its study of the Connecticut electric grid’s efficiency and an accompanying technical meeting, which will be held on Friday, March 20th.

• DEEP Announces 2026 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge: “America’s 250th”

  (HARTFORD) — Looking for a new outdoor adventure this year or want to learn more about American history in your local State Park or Forest? Mark your calendars — the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s 2026 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge will officially begin on April 16, 2026! Whether you choose to hike on your own, with family and friends, or bring your leashed pet along for the journey, this annual challenge is the perfect way to get your steps in, discover stories of the past, and connect with your community through a new lens!

• Governor Lamont Announces Funding To Establish New State Program Helping To Make Energy Efficiency Upgrades at Existing Homes

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont, chairman of the State Bond Commission, today announced that the commission voted at its meeting this morning to approve an allocation of $18 million in bond funding that will be used to establish the Housing Environmental Improvement Revolving Loan and Grant Fund – a new state loan and grant program that will assist in making energy efficiency upgrades at existing single-family and multi-family homes and helping residents generate savings on energy bills.

• Connecticut and New England State Partners Announce Clean Energy Selections

  (HARTFORD)— Today, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), along with the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, Maine Public Utilities Commission, and Green Mountain Power in Vermont, announced that they have collectively selected new clean energy projects totaling 173 megawatts (MW) of new solar generation through a collaborative, multistate, competitive solicitation. Connecticut is procuring 67 MW across 3 projects, with the remainder procured by the other states.

• DEEP Issues RFP for Food Beverage and Campground Concession Services at Lake Waramaug State Park

  The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified concessionaire to operate food, beverage, and campground store services at Lake Waramaug State Park in Kent and New Preston.

• Connecticut Greenways Council Accepting Formal Greenways Nominations

  (HARTFORD) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Greenways Council announced today that they are now soliciting nominations for official state greenway designations.

• DEEP to Host CT Outdoor Recreation Day at State Capitol April 30th

  (HARTFORD, CT) — The Office of Outdoor Industry and Experiences will host an inaugural Connecticut Outdoor Recreation Day featuring Connecticut-based outdoor industries, retailers, guides, and recreation groups on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 2:00-5:00 p.m. in the North Lobby of the State Capitol in Hartford.

• Governor Lamont and Commissioner Dykes Statements on Revolution Wind Delivering First Power to the New England Grid

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released the following statements regarding the announcement that the Revolution Wind offshore wind project has begun delivering its first power to the New England grid:

• DEEP To Hold First Public Informational Workshop to Explore New Nuclear Energy Capacity in Connecticut December 10th

  (HARTFORD) - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will hold the first in a series of public informational workshops with nationally recognized experts on key issues involved in new nuclear development on Wednesday, December 10th.

• DEEP Releases BEAD Program Final Proposal for Public Comment

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today a public comment period for its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Final Proposal, which outlines plans to bring high-speed internet to approximately 1,800 locations across the state. The draft Final Proposal can be found on DEEP’s website. The public comment period runs through September 16, 2025.

• DEEP: Stoppage of Revolution Wind Project Will Increase Costs for CT and New England Ratepayers, Make Grid Less Reliable

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) provided today preliminary analysis of the negative impacts the Trump Administration’s stop work order on the Revolution Wind project will have on near-term energy costs for Connecticut ratepayers, and ratepayers throughout the New England region, as well as the reliability of our regional electric grid. On August 22, 2025, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a stop work order halting all offshore construction on the Revolution Wind project, which is 80% complete.

• DEEP Announces Recipients of Annual Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant

  (HARTFORD) — Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that thirty-eight local volunteer fire departments are receiving a Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant (VFC Grant), which will improve firefighting capabilities by supporting training and equipment purchases. These funds are provided through a federal program that supports fire departments in towns with a population of less than 10,000 people.

• Governor Lamont Announces $7.5 Million in Grants Awarded to 18 Municipalities and Regional Organizations To Support Sustainable Waste Reduction

  (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes today announced that the Lamont administration is awarding $7.5 million in grants to 18 municipalities and regional organizations under the second round of DEEP’s Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Grant Program.

• DEEP Announces Increased Incentive Levels For CHEAPR Program Effective October 1st

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that the standard incentive level for the popular Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Vehicle Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) program will be changing effective October 1, 2025. The CHEAPR program offers incentives to Connecticut residents who purchase or lease an eligible new or used battery electric (BEV) or plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) vehicle from a licensed Connecticut automobile dealership or original equipment manufacturer.

• DEEP Approves Three-Year Energy Savings Plan for Connecticut

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has issued its Final Determination on the 2025-2027 Conservation and Load Management (C&LM) Plan, a comprehensive strategy which guides the priorities, design, and incentives for Connecticut’s energy efficiency and demand management programs. These programs, administered by Eversource and Avangrid under the brand name Energize Connecticut, drive down energy costs by supporting efficient building upgrades such as insulation, air sealing, heating and cooling system improvements, and building controls and industrial process improvements for businesses.