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

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ENERGY APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH

 

State Geothermal Data

Geothermal Research Project Data & Mapping:  A collaboration of state Geological Surveys of Connecticut and Massachusetts to develop geothermal data and mapping.  Project funded by the US Department of Energy through the American Association of State Geologists (AASG).

 

 

Moodus Borehole section
 
 
Moodus Connecticut Borehole Research Project:  The Magnitude and Orientation of Tectonic Stress in Southern New England (Volume EP 86-46, aka EP86-42, 1988).

 

 

Hartford Basin

 
 

 

 

 

  DEEP's Comprehensive Energy Strategy - For more information on energy in Connecticut, please visit our Energy web page.

 

 

SWITCH Project LogoSWITCH is an award winning educational DVD about global energy demand and the quest to switch from fossil fuels to clean, renewable sources. Shown all over the world in both corporate and university settings, SWITCH presents a well researched, balanced, and thoughtful perspective on current and future global energy issues. Visit the SWITCH website to learn more and view the educational video.

 

Content last updated February 7, 2020