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

2021 State Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Program

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is announcing the availability of up to $767,000 in new funds for the reduction of diesel emissions in our state. DEEP is seeking grant proposals from municipalities, organizations, and businesses for diesel emissions reduction projects that are environmentally and economically-beneficial, can be initiated promptly, and will be completed quickly. This year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is allocating to Connecticut a minimum of $344,000, authorized under the federal Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), for projects to reduce diesel pollution in the state. In addition, DEEP has reserved the opportunity to more than double its DERA allocation using funds available through the “DERA Option” under Connecticut’s Volkswagen Mitigation Program (VW Program); this could increase the total to as much as $767,000. All interested parties are encouraged to apply by submitting their proposal on the attached form, which can also be found on DEEP’s Diesel Grants & Funding page.

Application Submission

All interested parties are encouraged to apply by submitting their proposal on the linked form, which can also be found on DEEP’s Diesel Grants & Funding page

 

Application Deadline

December 17, 2021

 

Associated Documents and Websites

Guidance on the 2021 state DERA project proposals.

Register for the DERA Webinar which will be held on November 4, 2021 from 10:00-11:30.

 

Contact

DEEP.MobileSources@ct.gov

 

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