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

Public Act 22-25

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Zero emissions school busZero-emission School Buses

  • Increase school transportation contracts to 10-year (at least 1 EV bus) 
  • 2030: 100% EV in EJ | 2040: 100% EV all school districts
  • Creates a new matching grant program for the EPA Clean School Bus Program up to $20 million

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MHD Vehicle

Medium-Heavy-duty Vehicles

  • New MHD Voucher Program with $10 million in funding
  • DEEP authorized to adopt California MHD emission standards

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E-Bike Voucher Program

  • DEEP has initiated a Request for Information- Comments are Due on July 27, 2022
  • Requires the establishment of maximum income eligibility
  • Minimum $500 rebate w/ $3,000 MSRP cap on E-bikes
  • LMI/EJ component

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CHEAPR

Changes to CHEAPR
  • Funding increasing the programs funding to approximately $8-10 million/year from greenhouse gas (GHG) motor vehicle fees and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) fees 
  • Increased MSRP cap establishes a new maximum for vehicle eligibility at $50,000
  • Expanded Eligibility. New Eligible Applicants include: businesses, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and tribal entities
CHEAPR Board
  • Increasing Board’s membership with addition of 5 new board seats (1 PURA chairperson + 4 to be appointed) 
  • CHEAPR board becomes an advisory board
  • Focus on Low Income
    • low-income individuals (household income at or below 300% of federal poverty level) 
    • residents of environmental justice (EJ) communities 
    • residents who participate in certain state or federal assistance programs
  • Additional EJ incentives up to 100% standard rebate amounts!
    • Rebate+ Vouchers 
    • Rebate+ programs will be allowed to use either a rebate or a voucher system going forward 

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