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DEEP Bureau of Outdoor Recreation to Host Seasonal Job Fair March 16th
(HARTFORD)--The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is holding an event to promote a number of exciting seasonal positions offered within the agency. On March 16, DEEP will host a recruitment job fair at DEEP’s Western District Headquarters in Black Rock State Park, Watertown. DEEP’s seasonal jobs are great way to work outside this summer, with hourly rates ranging from $16.35 to $20 per hour. Seasonal positions are also an excellent first step for students or young professionals to kickstart a career in the environmental field.
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(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that $7.5 million in state funding is now available to support Connecticut’s municipalities in their efforts to increase recycling and diversion and augment their self-sufficiency in managing municipal solid waste disposal.
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DEEP Begins Cold Water Safety Campaign
(HARTFORD) — With warm air temperatures forecast across the state this weekend, Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) wants to remind boaters – especially paddlers – about the dangers of early spring boating. DEEP urges any boaters heading out on the water to prioritize water safety during this season when the air warms but the water remains dangerously cold.
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DEEP Reminds Residents To Exercise Caution During Spring Brush Fire Season
(HARTFORD)—The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is reminding residents that the typical spring brush fire season in Connecticut runs from mid-March through mid-May, and there are important precautions residents should take to minimize the likelihood of a fire.
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Connecticut Greenways Council Accepting Nominations
(HARTFORD, CT) – The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Greenways Council announced today that they are now soliciting nominations for official state greenway designations.
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(HARTFORD)- As noted in Governor Lamont’s State of the State address in January, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is conducting a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) to invite bids from efficiency suppliers to expand access to electric efficiency for United Illuminating (UI) and Eversource customers. This week, as part of the RFP process, DEEP released an updated schedule and expanded scope for its electric efficiency and affordability procurement. The initial draft request for proposals (RFP) was focused on energy efficiency measures delivered to residential customers. In response to bidder requests, DEEP is now expanding the RFP scope by clarifying that interested bidders could include energy efficiency measures for commercial and industrial customers, as well as residential customers. In addition, interested bidders would be permitted to use the customer’s electric bill to collect payments from the participating customers to pay for the installed measures over a period of time if those payments are less than the expected savings from the efficiency measures.
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Air Quality and Health
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Site Characterization Essentials
Resources to help define the standard of care expected when characterizing a site under various clean-up programs in Connecticut.
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2025 GreenerGov Awards Honor State Government Leadership in Sustainability Efforts
(HARTFORD) — The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), and the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) hosted the annual GreenerGov Awards Ceremony on Thursday, July 31 at the State Capitol. The event celebrates the exceptional efforts of State Agency staff and agency Senior Sustainability Officers (SSOs) in reducing state government environmental impact and advancing Connecticut’s climate and sustainability goals.
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Connecticut Department of Transportation, Greenwich
Notice of public hearing for an application submitted by Connecticut Department of Transportation, U.S. Route 1 over Greenwich Creek in Greenwich, CT. This virtual public hearing will be held on October 30 5, 2025 at 5:30 PM via Zoom. Written comments are due by November 6, 2025.
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On May 10, 2022, Governor Lamont signed Public Act (PA) 22-25, An Act Concerning the Connecticut Clean Air Act. Section 7 of PA 22-25 requires DEEP to establish and administer a program to provide rebates and/or vouchers to residents of the state who purchase an electric bicycle (E-bike) .
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Connecticut is looking to the future of waste management. CT DEEP and municipalities from across the state are joining together to form the Connecticut Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management (CCSMM) and explore ways to reduce the amount of waste that is generated in our state, improve recycling and organics collection, and other innovative solutions.
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Greener cleanups can minimize the carbon footprint of site remediation by reducing the impact to energy, water and natural resources. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection encourages the use of green and sustainable remediation practices in conducting site investigation and cleanup.
