This week, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) featured innovative work underway across eight of its bureaus (Commissioner’s Office, Air Management, Central Services, Energy & Technology Policy,…
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Connecticut Seeks Input on EJ Community Resource Hubs
This week, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) released a draft Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and a notice of an opportunity for public comment on its proposal…
Connecticut Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management
The Connecticut Coalition for Sustainable Materials Management collaborates with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection and over 90 municipalities in Connecticut. The coalition explores ways to 1) reduce…
What Do I Do With …. ? A Resident’s Management Guide For Those Not-So-Common Household Items
Connecticut’s alphabetically-organized inventory lists detailed explanations of how to properly dispose of uncommon household items. Additionally, alternative, more sustainable and economical disposal options are listed, such as fixing or selling…
Connecticut Eyes Clean Hydrogen Roadmap
Connecticut DEEP held a public meeting to discuss the findings of its Draft 2024 Connecticut Clean Hydrogen Roadmap.
Connecticut GHG Inventory Shows Emissions Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Last week, the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection published its latest Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Inventory, the most comprehensive accounting of the state’s air pollution that contributes to…
State Environmental Agencies Count Down to Earth Day
Since 1970, the United States has celebrated the modern-day environmental movement with annual Earth Day observances around the country. This April 22, state environmental agencies will mark the day in…
ECOS Environmental Justice Workgroup on Interagency Coordination in Connecticut and Michigan
ECOS EJ Workgroup discusses interagency and external coordination on environmental justice issues with Michigan EGLE and Connecticut DEEP.
ECOS Green Report: State Environmental Justice Highlights in 2023
This ECOS Green Report explores state efforts to advance Title VI and EJ in 2023, and highlights topics examined during ECOS EJ Workgroup meetings.
Connecticut Touts Results of Propane Cylinder Recycling Program
Last week, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) announced the success of a pilot program to collect and recycle pressurized gas cylinders. During the summer of 2023,…
