Trainings & Events

The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) plans to distribute $1.2 million across Connecticut and New York in 2027. To learn more about LISCIF, program priorities, and eligibility, sign up for this webinar! (The webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the LISCIF website: https://estuaries.org/liscif/).
 

When designing and implementing environmental programming, engaging marginalized groups is increasingly recognized as a paramount consideration. A growing body of evidence and practice indicates that such consideration is important – not just because these groups need protection, but also because their engagement improves the sustainability and effectiveness of the programming and other measures of performance.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has a long history of engaging historically marginalized groups in its projects and programs through its policies, guidelines, and strategies to ensure participation of key stakeholders. The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) and the GEF Independent Evaluation Office conducted an evaluation of the GEF’s support to women, Indigenous Peoples and local communities, youth, and persons with disabilities. Using a mixed-methods approach, including a qualitative review of 300 projects, five country case studies, and a regression analysis, ELI and the Independent Evaluation Office explored the relationship between engagement of marginalized groups and project outcomes and sustainability, as well as the approaches taken by the GEF to address engagement challenges.

Join ELI as they present the key findings of the evaluation and highlight some of the broad issues at the intersection of environment and inclusion.
 

This training is designed for Northwest Coordinated Access Network (CAN).

Transportation is a critical component of housing stability and access to healthcare, employment, and other essential services. This regional training series introduces Connecticut's Mobility Management network and helps providers understand the transportation resources available within their service area.

Each session will focus on one of Connecticut's Mobility Management regions and is designed for providers serving the corresponding Coordinated Access Network (CAN). Participants are encouraged to register for the session that aligns with the region in which they work. Regional Mobility Managers will provide an overview of local transportation resources, eligibility requirements, available services, and referral processes specific to their area.
 

This workshop will focus on CT Green Bank's programs to support municipalities and schools to improve resilience and energy use.
 

For the past year, Yale and Howard University Law Schools have been running the Collaborative Clinic for Nonprofit Viability (CCNV)—and want to share what they have built with you. Join CCNV for an interactive webinar to meet the team and explore their new legal tools. Environmental Justice and Indigenous nonprofit leaders will learn how to access organizational health checks and pro bono support. Practicing attorneys will get a firsthand look at these newly developed resources and have the opportunity to provide critical feedback to shape the future of this collaborative work.
 

This month the Equity in Data Community of Practice is bringing back their Unconference! Instead of an expert presenting to a room, the topics come from the community (this could be you!). There will be two 30-minute rounds with a few topics in each, so you can choose the conversations you want to be part of.

Equity in Data Community of Practice are a group of data users in Connecticut who are supporting one another as we work toward more equitable data practices. They focus on racial equity explicitly but not exclusively.
 

Join the Connecticut Green Bank as they provide updates on their programs and solutions for homes, buildings, communities, and investments. Topics will include important updates regarding Energy Storage Solutions, Solar MAP+, Green Liberty Notes, Fleet Electrification Accelerator, Smart-E, Environmental Infrastructure, and more. Everyone who registers will receive a follow-up email with a link to the recording and materials after the presentation.
 

Energy efficiency and electrification retrofits of rental housing replace older equipment with newer, more reliable systems that can lower energy costs and improve resident comfort. However, without careful planning, these projects risk disrupting residents, contributing to rent increases, interrupting essential services, or creating displacement risks.

Join the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for a webinar exploring how rental energy efficiency programs can protect renters from disruptions to their lives while remaining appealing to property owners and workable for program administrators. Attendees will hear about the benefits and potential risks of rental energy upgrades, the legal and programmatic considerations that can shape renter protections, and practical strategies for program design and implementation. The webinar will outline a new technical assistance opportunity for New England communities and organizations.
 

Connecticut Equity and Environmental Justice Advisory Council (CEEJAC) is an advisory council to the Commissioner of DEEP on historical and current environmental injustices across the state. The Council holds public quarterly meetings to hear updates from CT DEEP about environmental justice programs, updates on council subcommittee work, and discuss challenges that environmental justice communities continue to face. We hope that you’ll join us in-person at DEEP for an afternoon of networking and learning.

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 us 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 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.

We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us at [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 program or event.
 

The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) plans to distribute $1.2 million across Connecticut and New York in 2027. To learn more about LISCIF, program priorities, and eligibility, sign up for this webinar! (The webinar will be recorded and uploaded to the LISCIF website: https://estuaries.org/liscif/).
 

This training will help participants understand who drug endangered children are along with the risks and long-term impacts that are associated with parental and caregiver substance misuse and drug activity. Trainers will discuss the importance of and opportunities for early identification and intervention and the need for multidisciplinary collaborative efforts to identify and help these children. Trainers will provide examples that all disciplines can relate to and activities to assist in understanding this challenging topic. Trainers will help attendees understand that they have opportunities to change the trajectories of the lives of drug endangered children and break multigenerational cycles.
 

The National Governors Association, on behalf of the states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont, is pleased to invite you to the 2026 New England Regional Nuclear Policy Summit. The Policy Summit will be held in person on September 30 in Lowell, MA, with a Zoom option provided for remote attendees.

In March 2026, the Governors of the six New England states issued a joint statement committing to explore advanced nuclear energy as a region. In their statement, New England governors committed to host this upcoming regional nuclear summit, which will provide an opportunity for the New England public to learn more about advanced nuclear energy. The New England Regional Nuclear Policy Summit will feature speakers on a range of topics, including Safety, Community Engagement, State Actions, Regional Benefits, and Advanced Nuclear Use Cases.

In-Person Registration has reached capacity. Please JOIN THE WAITLIST by selecting In-Person Attendee below. You will be notified if a spot becomes available.
 

Energy Storage Solutions is an incentive program overseen by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) administered by the CT Green Bank and utilities. Learn more about upfront and yearly performance incentives available for batteries paired with solar photovoltaic (PV) systems and standalone batteries.
 

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.

We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us at [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 program or event.
 

This free, interactive workshop, presented by the EV Club of CT, People’s Action for Clean Energy, Clean Transportation Coalition of Western Connecticut, Clean Transportation Communities of Southern Connecticut and Capitol Clean Cities, will make it easy for municipalities to learn about how to electrify transportation. It will cover electrifying a municipal fleet, including light, medium and heavy duty vehicles, schoolhouses; charging infrastructure; zoning; planning and coordinating with Eversource and United Illuminating.

There will also be a showcase of Municipally owned EVs.
 

Join the Equity in Data Community of Practice for a virtual discussion where you will have a chance to learn how to apply equitable data practices to your work.

More people in the community are hearing about data walks and wondering if they could use one in their own work. A data walk brings people together to look at data, react to it, and help make sense of what it shows. But what does that actually look like, and what do you learn from doing one?

In this session, community members who have facilitated data walks will talk about how they set them up, what surprised them, and what they would do differently. Participants will look at how the format works in practice, from choosing what data to share to how you guide the conversation.

You'll leave with a clearer picture of what a data walk involves, ideas for whether one fits your work, and practical starting points for planning your own.
 

This workshop will focus on the Smart-E Loans program offering low-interest financing for residential home energy improvements through a network of contractors and lenders.
 

We can only collect meaningful survey data if the people we are asking questions to can understand them. For most, this means we need translation. But, knowing you SHOULD translate your survey and knowing HOW to are different things. Which languages do you choose? What are your options for translation? And once responses come back in a language you don’t speak, how do you analyze them?

In this session, guests will hear from someone who has worked to translate surveys, along with community members who will share what worked. By the end of the conversation, you will have a way to decide which languages make sense for you to translate your survey into, steps for getting them translated, and ideas for handling the data once it comes in.
 

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.

We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us at [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 program or event.
 

Connecticut Equity and Environmental Justice Advisory Council (CEEJAC) was established in Executive Order 21-3 to provide guidance to the Commissioner of CT's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) on issues related to the state's historic and current environmental injustice and inequities across the state.

The Council convenes quarterly to hear updates from subcommittees and discuss key projects. All Quarterly Meetings are open to the public. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].

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 us 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 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.

We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us at [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 program or event.