Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

News Releases - 2026

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  • 2/4/2026 No Child Left Inside® Winter Festival Postponed

    (HARTFORD)— Due to the forecasted weather conditions this weekend, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is postponing the No Child Left Inside® 20th annual Winter Festival scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 7th, at Burr Pond State Park. The event has been postponed and is rescheduled for Saturday February 21st at Burr Pond State Park at 384 Burr Mountain Road in Torrington.

  • 2/2/2026 DEEP to Host 20th Annual No Child Left Inside® Winter Festival Feb. 7

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Winter is a great time to celebrate the outdoors with your friends and family, enjoying the crisp, cold New England weather. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) invites the public to join the free No Child Left Inside® (NCLI) 20th annual Winter Festival at Burr Pond State Park at 384 Burr Mountain Road, Torrington on Saturday February 7, 2026, from 10 am to 3 pm.

  • 2/2/2026 DEEP Issues Request for Proposals for Paddlecraft Rental Services in Seven CT State Parks

    (HARTFORD, CT) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for canoe, kayak and/or stand-up paddleboard rental services at seven state parks including Burr Pond State Park in Torrington, Hopeville Pond State Park in Griswold, Indian Well State Park in Shelton, Lake Waramaug State Park in Kent, Mount Tom State Park in Litchfield, Pattaconk Lake/Reservoir Recreation Area in Cockaponset State Forest in Chester/Haddam and Squantz Pond State Park in New Fairfield.

  • 1/30/2026 DEEP Announces 2026 Zero Carbon Request for Proposals

    (HARTFORD)-The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released a final Request for Proposals (RFP) today seeking proposals to provide zero carbon electric power from nuclear, hydropower, solar, onshore wind and associated transmission, and/or paired and co-located energy storage systems to diversify the state’s energy sources, improve electric reliability, and save ratepayers money. Through this RFP, DEEP will coordinate with other New England states that also are interested in potentially procuring these resources. Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, and Vermont, or their respective utilities, have expressed interest in participating under their states’ relevant authorities.

  • 1/27/2026 DEEP to Hold Second Public Informational Workshop to Explore New Nuclear Capacity in Connecticut February 3rd

    (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will hold the second in a series of public informational workshops with nationally recognized experts on key issues involved in new nuclear development on Tuesday, February 3rd. This will be a virtual workshop.

  • 1/8/2026 DEEP Reminds Residents To Use Best Practices When Wood Burning for Heat During Winter

    (HARTFORD)— Winter is here, and burning wood to keep a home warm is a long-standing tradition in New England. Depending on the source of the wood, wood burning can provide a cost-effective alternative to use of fossil fuels. But did you know that one old, inefficient wood stove can emit as much air pollution as five dirty, old diesel trucks? The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is urging residents to protect their health and that of their family, friends, and neighbors by employing “best burn” practices. Properly burning the correct type of wood limits exposure to wood smoke, which is a toxic air pollutant.