Trainings & Events

This webinar will explore small-scale, on-site food waste management technologies, discussing in-vessel composting systems suitable for kitchens, schools, and institutions. The session will cover system options, operational considerations, and the benefits and challenges of managing compost on-site. Attendees will gain practical insights from real-world applications and learn what factors to consider when implementing these systems in their own communities or facilities.
 

CEEJAC's Energy & Technology Subcommittee has invited CT Green Bank to share more about the quasi-public organization's work in the state. You may know the Green Bank from some of their financing products for energy-efficiency programs or school bus fleet electrification. Staff from the Green Bank will join the subcommittee to talk about their work across the state and how their work is rooted in environmental justice and how they show up in environmental justice communities. Please join CEEJAC to learn more and "meet" the Green Bank.

Accessibility Needs: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact DEEP at (860) 418-5910 or [email protected] if you: have a disability and need a communication aid or service; have limited proficiency in English and may need information in another language; or if you wish to file an ADA or Title VI discrimination complaint. Any person needing a hearing accommodation may call the State of Connecticut relay number - 711. Requests for accommodations must be made at least two weeks prior to any agency hearing, program or event.
 

Join Eversource on the first Thursday of most months to learn about our energy efficiency programs and offerings in Connecticut. These lunchtime webinars are an opportunity to learn directly from your desk. 

For Eversource's next First Thursdays Webinar, Lissette Andino, Director of their Equity & Environmental Justice team, will present Let’s Talk Energy. She’ll cover energy basics, charges on your electric bill, bill assistance programs available to help customers, and other ways to save energy.

You are encouraged to share this opportunity with other Eversource customers and stakeholders within your organization, community and networks who are interested in learning more about managing their electric bill, conserving energy and supporting a cleaner, more sustainable environment.

Why should you attend?

• Learn how to read and understand your electric bill, including key charges and how your usage is measured and charged


• Hear about the range of programs available to Eversource customers, including payment plans, assistance and energy efficiency programs


• Find out about electricity suppliers and how you can make informed decisions about your electric supply rate

This is a 2-part workshop. Artists are asked to attend both sessions.

Working on an artistic endeavor, event, or production and not sure where to start? Get an introduction into the basic building blocks of planning, executing, and monitoring a project, no matter the size. Ana Tinajero is an award-winning Afro-Latin dance artist, entrepreneur, and performing arts curator who loves engineering spaces for community connection through the arts. In this workshop, she will cover the fundamentals of crafting a blueprint for success:  

PART 1: BUILDING THE PLAN — Define goals and scope with finite and clear deliverables. Draft a timeline and budget to help allocate resources and identify those needed. Choose a framework of guiding principles for executing a plan that resonates with your artistic practice and creative needs.

PART 2: EXECUTION & REFLECTION — Develop systems and processes to help manage and monitor budget and team workflow. Establish parameters of success, analyze results and evaluate impact. Identify practices for nourishment tailored to you and any collaborators.

This online workshop will involve lecture, small group and partner conversation, solo exercise prompts during the workshop and take-home assignments.

Suitable to artists of all disciplines. 30 participants max.
 

Please join CEEJAC's Energy & Technology Subcommittee for a much-requested meeting about the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). CT is one of eleven states who participate in this cooperative, market-based effort to reduce CO2 emissions in the power sector. You may have also heard of RGGI through the funding the program has provided for programs like CHEAPR and UConn CIRCA's Climate & Equity Grant Program. Please join CEEJAC to hear from DEEP staff and Acadia Center about why a cap and invest program was developed, how CT is involved, and the impact in our state.

Accessibility Needs: The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact DEEP at (860) 418-5910 or [email protected] if you: have a disability and need a communication aid or service; have limited proficiency in English and may need information in another language; or if you wish to file an ADA or Title VI discrimination complaint. Any person needing a hearing accommodation may call the State of Connecticut relay number - 711. Requests for accommodations must be made at least two weeks prior to any agency hearing, program or event.
 

Join the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN), Sustainable CT, Eversource, and United Illuminating for a webinar on energy efficiency programs that will help your house of worship reduce energy usage and costs. The Small Business Energy Advantage and Micro Business Energy Advantage Program are great for congregations who would like to improve the efficiency of their buildings.

Houses of worship, like many small businesses, don’t have the time, financial resources, or in-house expertise necessary to analyze and reduce their energy usage. Energize CT can help. Utility-authorized contractors will perform a no-cost, no-obligation audit that includes lighting, HVAC, and refrigeration systems. They'll provide a customized recommendation that shows how much energy and money could be save by upgrading to energy-efficient equipment. There are incentives and low-interest, on-bill payment plans available to help pay for upgrades.

Our presenters will be Ricky Rosa from United Illuminating and Allen Lungren from Eversource.

Join Sustainable CT for virtual, informal, discussions most third Thursdays of each month. We share program updates and resources, explore your questions, and strengthen the network of Sustainable CT champions. These sessions are free and open to all.
 

Join Third Act Connecticut for a "big tent" Sun Day gathering in central CT with speakers, music, the arts, activities for all ages, exhibitors, an EV demonstration and a great hopeful spirit. Participants will gather both outdoors and indoors to celebrate the many towns and cities that came together with Sun Day events across CT the day before!

SunDay is a global day of action on September 21st, 2025, celebrating the unstoppable rise of clean energy. We’ll come together to showcase the power of the sun and wind, the energy sources that can power our world without pollution.
 

Join the Connecticut Equity and Environmental Justice Advisory Council (CEEJAC) for a public quarterly meeting. The council will hear reports from subcommittees (Waste, Water, Land, Energy, and Air) as well as engage in a discussion on an environmental justice topic. Comments from the public are welcome at the beginning of the meeting. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.
 

If you're a Connecticut resident, you have likely heard of Willimantic. But did you know that Willimantic isn't officially a "Town" but is part of the "Town" of Windham?

This and other idiosyncrasies may make finding data about a place you're interested tricky.

But have no fear! David Kraiker, Data Dissemination & GIS Specialist with the US Census Bureau is here to help!

In this webinar, David will explain how the Census Bureau categorizes different kinds of places in Connecticut, and shows you how to access these places through data.census.gov, the Census Bureau's data portal.
 

Please join Rebekah Fraser’s Trash to Fashion programming. Learn from her ongoing dedication to using less, reusing more with concrete and accessible ways to achieve it.

Fraser (artist, writer, activist and educator) has spent years creating wearable garments and accessories out of items such as plastic wrappers, torn ‘beyond use’ clothing, and even glass (seen as a decorative element in her skirt to the left.)

If you want to help make our environment safe but don’t know where to start, learn how to upcycle with flair to refashion our environment at the Trash to Fashion Workshop, led by Fraser and other fashion designers. Whether wild, ridiculous, or glamorous, wear your creation at the Trash to Fashion Ball immediately following the workshop.
 

Join Sustainable CT for virtual, informal, discussions most third Thursdays of each month. We share program updates and resources, explore your questions, and strengthen the network of Sustainable CT champions. These sessions are free and open to all.
 

SWAC membership is open to all. Meetings held in an open stakeholder forum.

For more information or agenda: https://portal.ct.gov/deep/waste-management-and-disposal/solid-waste-management-plan/state-solid-waste-advisory-committee-information-and-schedule
 

Save the Date!

We'll be honoring all of our 2025 certified towns and a brand new cohort of Climate Leaders at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam on Tuesday, October 28, from 4-7 p.m.

The Goodspeed opened its doors as a professional musical theatre in 1963 in an historic building on the banks of the Connecticut River in East Haddam. This exceptional venue has hosted over 250 musicals, including over 70 world premieres, and has exported 21 productions to Broadway.

Please do save the date to hit the high notes with us. Better yet, REGISTER EARLY because - you guessed it - space is limited. Your hard work and continuing support are of vital importance to us, so we hope to see you on October 28th!

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available!

Join us in working for a better Connecticut. By sponsoring our 2025 Awards Celebration, you'll be aligned with our reputation as a trusted and valuable support program for municipal leaders and an innovative thought-leader in building thriving, sustainable communities. Don't wait: contact Jessica LeClair, 860-259-4767, to discuss options and details.
 

Join Sustainable CT for virtual, informal, discussions most third Thursdays of each month. We share program updates and resources, explore your questions, and strengthen the network of Sustainable CT champions. These sessions are free and open to all.
 

Connecticut’s data community faces new challenges and opportunities as access to critical information grows more complex and essential to our work. This year’s sudden loss of federal datasets (which were ultimately restored) underscored the urgent need for a strong and connected data ecosystem in Connecticut.

For this year's conference, CTData will focus on the theme of Data for Democracy. Bringing together more than 250 nonprofit and public sector leaders, data professionals, and advocates, we will strengthen our collective ability to use data for good.

Join CTData on December 3rd at the Hartford Marriott Downtown for a day of expert insights, hands-on learning, and networking with peers who share your commitment to ethical, transparent, and impactful data use.

This year’s event comes at a pivotal moment for our state and features keynote speaker Dr. Ismar Volić, Director of the Institute for Mathematics and Democracy, and author of “Making Democracy Count: How Mathematics Improves Voting, Electoral Maps, and Representation.” As an attendee you will:

• Gain practical skills through sessions such as Data Tools 101 and 202.

• Explore participatory strategies to authentically engage people with lived experience.

• Learn actionable frameworks like “before action reviews” and “in action reviews.”

• Connect with a vibrant professional community committed to advancing ethical data practices.

• Share solutions and advocate for the data that drives our missions and supports strong communities.

This is a paid in-person event.
 

Join Sustainable CT for virtual, informal, discussions most third Thursdays of each month. We share program updates and resources, explore your questions, and strengthen the network of Sustainable CT champions. These sessions are free and open to all.