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• DEEP Releases BEAD Program Final Proposal for Public Comment

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced today a public comment period for its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Final Proposal, which outlines plans to bring high-speed internet to approximately 1,800 locations across the state. The draft Final Proposal can be found on DEEP’s website. The public comment period runs through September 16, 2025.

• DEEP: Stoppage of Revolution Wind Project Will Increase Costs for CT and New England Ratepayers, Make Grid Less Reliable

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) provided today preliminary analysis of the negative impacts the Trump Administration’s stop work order on the Revolution Wind project will have on near-term energy costs for Connecticut ratepayers, and ratepayers throughout the New England region, as well as the reliability of our regional electric grid. On August 22, 2025, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a stop work order halting all offshore construction on the Revolution Wind project, which is 80% complete.

• DEEP Announces Recipients of Annual Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant

  (HARTFORD) — Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced that thirty-eight local volunteer fire departments are receiving a Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant (VFC Grant), which will improve firefighting capabilities by supporting training and equipment purchases. These funds are provided through a federal program that supports fire departments in towns with a population of less than 10,000 people.

• DEEP Advises Motorists to Watch for Deer and Moose Along Roadways

  (HARTFORD) — Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds motorists to be aware of the potential for increased deer and moose activity along roadways during fall months, especially during early morning and evening hours. September through October is peak breeding season for Connecticut's small moose population, which mainly resides in the northern part of the state. The breeding season (also known as "the rut") for white-tailed deer runs from late October through late December. Moose and deer are particularly active during the breeding season and are therefore more likely to attempt road crossings at this time of year.

• DEEP Seeks Innovative Proposals for Energy Efficiency Investment to Lower Ratepayer Costs and Improve Grid Resilience

  (HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has issued a Final Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking bids for electric and natural gas energy efficiency and demand response measures to improve grid resilience and lower costs for customers. Proposals may offer, but are not limited to, upgrades to make buildings and systems more efficient, such as insulation, heating and cooling system upgrades, building energy management systems, and smart devices. The RFP encourages performance contracting where a customer’s energy bill savings would exceed their costs for completing the energy upgrades.  

• DEEP Issues New “Evergreen” Request for Information (RFI) Seeking Ideas to Elevate Outdoor Recreation and Visitor Experiences in CT State Parks

  (HARTFORD) — As part of its Partnership in Parks Initiative, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today announced another opportunity for collaboration with the private sector through the launch of a Request for Information (RFI). Led by DEEP’s Office of Outdoor Industry and Experiences, the Partnership in Parks Initiative aims to elevate outdoor recreation and visitor experiences, expand access to the outdoors, and strengthen Connecticut’s State Parks as tourism destinations.

• Boating and Paddling

  Connecticut’s hundreds of lakes, ponds, rivers and streams, as well as Long Island Sound and Fishers Island Sound offer a variety of recreational opportunities for the boating enthusiast. Long considered one of the nations most beautiful places to boat, Connecticut brings diversity to the water.

• Environmental Justice Program Overview

  Environmental Justice Program

• Help Address Climate Change

• Explore Environmental Grant Opportunities

• Natural Diversity Data Base and Environmental Reviews

  DEEP performs hundreds of environmental reviews each year to determine the impact of development projects on state-listed species and to help landowners conserve the state's biodiversity.

• FAQs

• Saltwater Fishing Guide

  Information and regulations for saltwater fishing in Connecticut.

• Bats in Distress

  Because of their potential to carry rabies, specialized protocol dictates how to handle situations that involve bats.

• Deer in Distress

  Rehabilitating an injured, adult deer is prohibited due to the potential dangers to humans and to the lack of success in trying to confine an adult deer for long term care.