Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

News Releases - 2026

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  • 4/22/2026 Governor Lamont Announces Lower Electricity Rates in Response To Benefits Received From Nuclear Contracts and Other State Energy Policies

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) has approved an interim decision that will lower residential electricity rates throughout Connecticut starting May 1, 2026, including by 4.3 cents per kilowatt-hour or about $30 per month for an average Eversource residential customer and 4.9 cents per kilowatt-hour or about $34 per month for an average United Illuminating residential customer.

  • 4/21/2026 State Agencies Continue to Make Sustainability Gains and Operating Savings Through GreenerGovCT Initiative

    (HARTFORD) — GreenerGovCT, Governor Lamont’s government sustainability and cost-savings program, has helped reduce state agency greenhouse gas emissions by nearly 30% since 2019, GreenerGovCT Chairs shared at the annual Steering Committee Meeting Tuesday. GreenerGov CT provides guidance and assistance to agencies to be more sustainable in an effort to reduce waste and lower operating costs. Since 2012, state agencies have completed over 100 projects to reduce energy and water use in state facilities, which will save taxpayers over $20 million in lower operating costs over the next 20 years.

  • 4/20/2026 MEDIA ADVISORY: DEEP, DAS, OPM to Hold GreenerGov CT Steering Committee Meeting April 21st

    (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) will host the annual meeting of the GreenerGov CT Steering Committee on April 21st, 2026 at 10 a.m. GreenerGov CT, at the direction of Governor Ned Lamont’s Executive Order No. 1 (2019), asks state agencies to lead by example by reducing waste and lowering operating costs.

  • 4/17/2026 DEEP to Celebrate Arbor Day in Communities Across Connecticut

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) invites residents to celebrate the April 24th Arbor Day by joining tree-planting and community events taking place across the state over the next few weeks.

  • 4/17/2026 MEDIA ADVISORY: DEEP, Lt. Governor, Audubon CT Encourage People to be BearWise This Spring as Bears Become More Active

    (HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, and Audubon CTwill hold a press conference on Monday, April 20th to remind the importance of being “BearWise” and the important role residents play in keeping themselves, their communities, and bears safe now that the state’s black bear population is up and active in the warmer weather.

  • 4/16/2026 DEEP Announces 2026 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge: “America’s 250th”

    (HARTFORD) — Looking for a new outdoor adventure this year or want to learn more about American history in your local State Park or Forest? Mark your calendars — the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s 2026 Sky’s the Limit Hiking and Walking Challenge will officially begin on April 16, 2026! Whether you choose to hike on your own, with family and friends, or bring your leashed pet along for the journey, this annual challenge is the perfect way to get your steps in, discover stories of the past, and connect with your community through a new lens!

  • 4/14/2026 DEEP Prepares for Spring Season at State Parks

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is in the midst of Spring preparations taking place at Connecticut State Parks and Forests. As warmer weather and longer days approach, visitation traditionally increases across the state’s outdoor recreation areas.

  • 4/9/2026 DEEP Environmental Conservation Police Make Arrest In Sex Assault Case

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today that the DEEP Environmental Conservation Police (EnCon) have arrested John Bradley, 46, of Danielson, in connection with a sexual assault case that occurred in Mashamoquet Brook State Park in Pomfret.

  • 4/9/2026 Hands Off - Young Wildlife Should Be Left Alone

    (HARTFORD) — As spring and summer bring more people outdoors, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents that this is also a busy time for wildlife and that many young animals found alone are not abandoned and should be left undisturbed.

  • 4/8/2026 Georgia Man Identified as Victim of Fall at Sleeping Giant State Park

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has identified the person who died after falling in Sleeping Giant State Park on Monday, April 6, as William Gatch, age 23, of Statesboro, GA.

  • 4/7/2026 Governor Lamont Announces $15 Million in Available Funding To Support Clean Air Projects

    (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is making available $15 million dollars from the national legal settlement in the Volkswagen (VW) Corporation emissions cheating scandal to fund clean air projects in the state.

  • 4/7/2026 DEEP Reminds Residents and Visitors to Exercise Caution During Spring Wildfire Season

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds residents and visitors that the typical spring wildfire season in Connecticut begins in mid-March and lasts until leaf-out, usually in early May. During this period, dry weather and windy conditions, combined with increased sunlight reaching and warming the forest floor, can increase the likelihood of wildfire.

  • 4/6/2026 DEEP Invites You to Celebrate Spring Fishing Day on April 11

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) invites residents and families to participate in Spring Fishing Day on Saturday, April 11. As part of the celebration, DEEP will host public trout stocking events across Connecticut, giving families and young anglers a unique opportunity to work alongside DEEP staff releasing fish into waterbodies statewide.

  • 4/2/2026 DEEP Launches Cold Water Safety Campaign

    (HARTFORD) – After such a long and cold winter, Connecticut’s boaters will be excited to cast off at the first signs of spring and enjoy time on the water. While early spring warm temperatures motivate boaters to get out on lakes, rivers, and Long Island Sound, it is important to remember that even though the air may be warm, water temperatures will remain dangerously cold for much of the spring. Regardless of vessel type or waterbody, an unexpected fall into the water can quickly become very serious.

  • 4/2/2026 DEEP Announces Receipt of Wood Innovation Grants

    (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced it has received two competitive Wood Innovation Grants totaling $750,000 through the United States Forest Service Wood Innovations Grant Program. The grants will support initiatives that strengthen Connecticut’s forest products industry while promoting responsible forest management.

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