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

Grid Resilience State/Tribal Grant Program

Federal grant from the USDOE which will support the efficient and reliable integration of variable and distributed energy resources needed to meet the state’s 100% zero-carbon electric sector goal and avoid fossil peaking generation. DEEP will receive a total of $16 million over a period of five years.  Grant funds will be used to improve system reliability and resilience in various weather and storm conditions as well as to attract, train, and retain a skilled and local workforce, especially from disadvantaged communities.  There is not an active request for proposals to select projects.  DEEP has not yet selected projects for the funding.

Associated Documents or Websites

Grid Resilience Tribal/State Grant Program

Application Deadline

To be determined 

Grant Closed Date

To be determined 

Contact

DEEP.EnergyBureau@ct.gov