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CHEAPR - Board Archived Materials
The Connecticut Hydrogen and Electric Automobile Purchase Rebate (CHEAPR) program and CHEAPR Board were established by section 22a-202 of the Connecticut General Statutes (C.G.S.). The CHEAPR Board is responsible for setting rebate levels and determining income eligibility requirements for Connecticut residents who purchase or lease new or used hydrogen vehicles or electric vehicles rebates, as well as conducting an annual evaluation of the CHEAPR program.
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Commissioner Katie Dykes today announced that the Lamont administration is awarding $7.5 million in grants to 18 municipalities and regional organizations under the second round of DEEP’s Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Grant Program.
Bat Appreciation Day to Be Held at Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine on September 20th
(HARTFORD) — Join the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division and the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) State Historic Preservation Office for a celebration of bat conservation at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine in East Granby on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event helps raise awareness about the story of one of Connecticut’s most intriguing historical sites and its importance to the conservation of endangered species.
CT Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp
Information on the Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp.
Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, foxes.
Reptiles and Amphibians in Distress
Turtles and snakes are often the victims of road collisions and lawn mower damage.
Some species of birds can be cared for without a federal permit.
Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, raccoons.
A young hawk or owl found on the ground may not be orphaned. Do not take it to a rehabilitator unless the parents have not been seen for more than 24 hours
Because of the potential threat of rabies, current policy does not allow for the rehabilitation of adult or sickly, skunks.
Dealing with distressed small birds
If you find a duckling or gosling alone, search for a nearby parent and try to safely reunite them. If you find multiple ducklings or goslings, contain them by placing them under a laundry basket. Wait to see if the mother returns. If she does not return, contact one of the rehabilitators listed below.
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that the State of Connecticut is making available $12.2 million dollars from the legal settlement in the Volkswagen (VW) Corporation emissions cheating scandal to fund ten clean air projects in the state. Administered through the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Connecticut is one of the first states in the nation to make these funds available for a variety of diesel mitigation projects.
Climate Change
Addressing climate change presents residents, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities a chance to create, evolve, and maintain a sustainable environment, a robust economy, and a higher quality of life today and tomorrow.
Recycling
Connecticut disposes of 2.4 million tons of trash annually, an estimated 1,370 pounds of trash per person per year. That's too much! Learn more about how we manage our waste and how to help us move toward more waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
DEEP Programs & Services
DEEP conserves, improves and protects Connecticut's natural resources and the environment, and makes cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available to people and businesses. Find DEEP's programs and services here.