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. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

RGGI Offsets: Application Forms and Instructions

Please select from the following links to download Connecticut's Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) offset application materials that include Instructions and Forms for the Consistency Application and Monitoring & Verification Report for each one of the five offset project categories contemplated under the RGGI program.  Please read carefully section 22a-174-31a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA) and the submission instructions before filling out and submitting an application.  If you have questions about RGGI offsets in Connecticut, please contact Michael Malmrose at Michael.Malmrose@ct.gov.
 1. Landfill Methane Capture and Destruction
      Consistency Application   
           Instructions PDF
           Forms PDF Word
      Monitoring & Verification Report
           Instructions PDF
           Forms PDF Word
 2. Reduction in Emissions of Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)
      Consistency Application
           Instructions PDF
           Forms PDF Word
      Monitoring & Verification Report
           Instructions PDF
           Forms Word
 3. Sequestration of Carbon due to Afforestation  
      Consistency Application
           Instructions PDF
           Forms PDF Word
      Monitoring & Verification Report
           Instructions PDF
           Forms PDF Word
4. Reduction or Avoidance of CO2 Emissions Due to End-Use
     Energy Efficiency in the Building Sector
      Consistency Application
           Instructions PDF
            Forms PDF Word
      Monitoring & Verification Report
           Instructions PDF
           Forms PDF Word
5. Avoided Methane Emissions from Agricultural Manure      Management Operations
      Consistency Application
           Instructions PDF
           Forms PDF Word
      Monitoring & Verification Report
           Instructions PDF
           Forms PDF Word

Independent Verifier Accreditation Materials
Please select from the following links to download Connecticut's verifier applications for accreditation and submittal materials.  Please read carefully section 22a-174-31a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RCSA) and the submission instructions before filling out and submitting an application.  If you have questions about RGGI offsets in Connecticut, please contact Michael Malmrose at Michael.Malmrose@ct.gov.
      Pre-Engagement Disclosure Submittal            PDF
Word   
      Offset Verifier Application for Accreditation 
 PDF Word
 
 

Content last updated on February 2022