CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Thanks to our partners Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, the Legislature, and Release-Based Working Group for helping us get to this point. Now, we are looking to broaden the conversation and receive informative feedback from all - ranging from industry experts to community leaders.

📣Calling all #GIS experts interested in equity and #EJ! 🗺Today, the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued an RFP for mapping consultants to develop a cumulative impacts tool and create an updated environmental justice (EJ) screening tool for the state.  This cumulative impacts tool, as required under CT’s amended EJ statute, will provide critical new insights into the combined potential negative impacts caused by exposures to environmental and health stressors over time. CT DEEP, regulated industries, and EJ communities can use this tool to assess whether adding or expanding certain facilities in EJ communities would contribute to existing disparities. Please read the RFP for the full scope of work Visit CTsource Bid Board and search Solicitation # DEEP07302024CM - 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eZX3XKMt 📅Questions are due by August 13, 2024. Deadline to submit a proposal is September 26, 2024. 

🌳🌲Yesterday, DEEP Commissioner Katie Scharf Dykes joined Governor Ned Lamont, Senator John Kissel, and other dedicated partners to celebrate an historic $14.5 million in funding to protect over 2,626 acres of open space across 18 communities! This is the largest round of open space awards in over a decade, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to preserving Connecticut's natural beauty. Open spaces are more than just scenic views; they are essential for our quality of life. They offer world-class outdoor recreation, enhance our mental well-being, and help define the character of our communities. Especially in the wake of COVID-19, the importance of accessible green spaces has never been clearer. 👏A special shoutout to our municipal and non-profit partners whose hard work has made this possible. Together, we are making Connecticut a better place to live, work, and play, for everyone. 📄 For more on this announcement, read our press release: https://lnkd.in/gxqbeJnN

July 31st is Lifeguard Appreciation Day! Today, we thank all of the lifeguards at our state parks and beaches who help keep our patrons safe! Want to receive a notification the next time we are hiring lifeguards for the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection or the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services? Sign up for Job Alerts here: https://lnkd.in/dtibMsAP #LifeguardAppreciationDay

🍃Today, DEEP Commissioner Katie Scharf Dykes, Congressman Larson, Rep Cheesman, Rep Jonathan Philip Steinberg, Rep Raghib Allie-Brennan and key #Connecticut clean hydrogen stakeholders gathered to unveil the Draft 2024 Connecticut Clean Hydrogen Roadmap. This strategic plan, developed in line with Public Act No. 23-156 and Connecticut's greenhouse gas reduction goals, outlines a comprehensive approach to integrating clean hydrogen into our state's energy landscape. ⚡The Draft Roadmap identifies the potential contributions of clean hydrogen to decarbonization, economic growth, equity, and environmental justice while proposing targeted policies and programs to support its development and deployment. We look forward to this continued collaboration as we work toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future for Connecticut. DEEP invites all interested parties to review the Draft Roadmap and submit comments by September 22, 2024. 📄 For more on the Draft 2024 Connecticut Clean Hydrogen Roadmap, read our press release: https://lnkd.in/emXHxiVw #CleanHydrogen #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability #ClimateAction #PublicMeeting #EconomicDevelopment

🌳🚍 DEEP announces free bus transportation to TWO upcoming No Child Left Inside events through ParkConneCT! The ParkConneCT program, a collaboration between the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection and the Connecticut Department of Transportation, aims to provide safe and reliable transportation to State Parks. This program continues on weekends through #LaborDay weekend and expands with these guided bus excursions to #NCLI® program events. The #ParkConneCT program is excited to offer free bus transportation for two exciting s: 🦕 Dino Day at Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill on Saturday, August 3, 2024 🎣 Saltwater Fishing Day at Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on Saturday, August 10, 2024 Pick-Up Locations: 🗺North Haven State Street Park & Ride: CTDOT Route 40 @ Devine Street (Exit 1) East lot/B lot. Served by CT Transit Routes 224 and 950. 🗺East Hartford Main Street Park & Ride: CTDOT Route 5 @ Main Street (Route 15 Exit 30) lot. Served by CTtransit Routes 87 and 95. 🕒 Schedule: Arrive at the pickup location by 8:45 a.m. Buses leave the State Parks at 1:00 p.m., arriving back at 2:00 p.m. ParkConneCT is part of Governor Ned Lamont's Administration and DEEP’s ongoing effort, aims to increase access to State Parks, and is a collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Transportation. Event Highlights: 🦕 August 3, 2024: Dino Day at Dinosaur State Park Free, fun, and educational outdoor and indoor science activities Games, hikes, live animals, and demonstrations. 🎣 August 10, 2024: Saltwater Fishing Day at Fort Trumbull State Park Learn to saltwater fish with Connecticut Aquatic Resource Education (CARE) All gear, bait, and instruction is provided! 🔗Register Online: https://lnkd.in/eNYuAtkt Reserve your seat early, as spots are limited and will close when filled. All children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 📄 Read more about this great opportunity in our press release: https://lnkd.in/ep7YASgF

Let’s hear it for our CT State Parks lifeguards! What a great night to be at Hammonasset Beach State Park to support all of our state parks lifeguard teams competing for the Trident Cup! With the hot weather our parks and beaches have been busier than ever and I’m so grateful for the incredibly talented lifeguards we have helping to keep our visitors safe… all thanks to the funding support of Passport to Parks!

🔥⛏This morning, 19 members of the #Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew (#CIFC), coordinated by DEEP, mobilized from Marlborough to combat wildfires near Redmond, #Oregon. “Once again, the Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew answers the call to assist those in other states in their time of need,” said DEEP Commissioner Katie Scharf Dykes.” We are so grateful to the members of this crew for their courage and service as they take time out of their lives and their work to deploy far from home. We wish them and all the responding firefighters well and look forward to their safe return.” The team includes six full-time DEEP employees and members from #RhodeIsland and #Massachusetts. This deployment is part of a general call-up of Eastern fire crews to assist out West. DEEP’s Forestry Division coordinates the CIFC, ensuring all members undergo rigorous training and testing. Connecticut’s participation in the U.S. Forest Service’s reciprocal aid program allows for mutual support in fire emergencies and natural disasters. Learn more about the CIFC and their critical work: https://lnkd.in/eGkMrFwB

💼 Join Team DEEP as a Research Analyst in our Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy! 🔎 Position: Research Analyst 📍 Location: New Britain, CT (Hybrid) 📅 Date Opened: July 17, 2024 💲 Salary: $74,750 - $96,734/year (New to state employment start at the minimum salary range) The Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy (BETP) at DEEP is excited to announce opportunities for talented Research Analysts to join our team! Position Highlights 👉 🔹Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, first shift, with hybrid work potential (40 hours/week) 🔹Role: As a Research Analyst, you'll work on complex projects related to #energy, #decarbonization, and #broadband policy and program implementation. Your work will help #Connecticut achieve its greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and ensure equitable clean energy and broadband access. 🔹Collaboration: Engage with various offices within BETP and collaborate in a team environment, prioritizing equitable policy design and inclusive public input processes. Why DEEP?👉 🌟 Work for a Forbes top company: Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 🏆 Enjoy a Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation's best for state employees and dependents 💼 Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness: potential student loan forgiveness after 10 years of service 📈 Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings 🎉 Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per year 📚 Opportunities for professional growth and development ⚖️ A healthy work/life balance for all employees Ready to make a difference in Connecticut's energy and environmental future? 🌍 Apply today and join a team dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and public service! 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eCzpwfdy 🔗 State Employee Benefits Overview: (https://lnkd.in/e6W7MGEB) 🔗 Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Information: (https://lnkd.in/ea3C7eC) #ResearchAnalyst #EnergyPolicy #EnvironmentalProtection #CTDEEP #JobOpportunity 

⚡💲Last week DEEP submitted the initial application for its proposed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEAR) program. Pending approval from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the $49.5M program will promote energy affordability, reduce the energy burden, and improve indoor air quality for low-income households (<80% AMI) in both single-family and multifamily buildings. Up-front rebates will be available for multiple upgrades, including installation of heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, electric stoves and ranges, heat pump clothes dryers, electric panels and wiring, and insulation, air sealing, and ventilation. DEEP is in the process of drafting the initial application for the IRA Home Efficiency Rebate (HER) program (which will provide rebates based on efficiency improvements) as well as mapping out the next phase of the application process, the Implementation Blueprints for both programs. Rebates for HEAR and HER will become available after the application processes are complete and approved by DOE and contracting with implementers has been completed. In the meantime, incentives through Energize CT, federal tax credits, and financing through the Green Bank are currently available. See our IRA Home Energy Rebate Programs webpage for more information: Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebate Programs (https://lnkd.in/eGYggk5i)