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• 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.

• Diesel Emissions Reduction Projects

  DEEP’s diesel grants and funding efforts since 2008 have leveraged millions from the state and national DERA programs, the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Connecticut Clean School Bus Act, and SEP funds to reduce diesel emissions that impact both the environment and citizens of Connecticut.

• DERA Grants

  The Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA), contained within the Energy Policy Act of 2005, provides grants and loans to states and other eligible entities to achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions.

• EVConnecticut - EV Champion Awards

  EVConnecticut recognizes those vehicles, manufacturers and dealers who help accelerate EV growth in Connecticut.

• Air Compliance Assurance - Training & Education

  Access air compliance assurance guidance materials, presentations, training modules, webinars, and workshops updated as new information and training opportunities become available.

• VW Settlement - Home

  Connecticut was allocated over $55 million from the VW Settlement for use towards offsetting the excess NOx emissions caused by VW's actions through extensive mitigation projects to reduce NOx from a wide array of mobile sources.

• Lead Planning Efforts

• EVConnecticut - Home

  EVConnecticut provides information on where and how you can charge your car, charging incentives and much more about EVs!

• EVConnecticut - Workplace Charging

  Besides charging your electric vehicle overnight at home, the second place you are likely to spend an extended amount of time is at work. Explore the ways workplace charging can provide employees the convenience of charging while they are at work.

• Federal Rulemaking

  DEEP submits comments to EPA on proposed federal actions that impact air quality

• CHEAPR - FAQ

  Find out the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the CHEAPR program

• Air Monitoring Network

• Emission Reduction Credits

  Emission Reduction Credits (ERCs) are uncapped trading systems that sources of air emissions earn by reducing emissions below a specified rate. Learn about Continuous Emission Reduction Credits (CERCs), Discrete Emission Reduction Credits (DERCs), and more.

• VW Settlement - Grants

  View current grant opportunities and common forms required for grantees.

• Air SIP Revisions & Other State Plans for Control of Air Pollution

  These tables provide details on the status of recent DEEP State Implementation Plan (SIP) revisions and other State Air Quality Plans