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DEEP is requesting feedback to shape the next phase of the DEEP Climate Resilience Fund and a new Revolving Loan Fund. Join virtual public meetings on October 24 and 30, and submit written comments by November 8.
This upcoming investment of state funds will help towns, Councils of Government, and other stakeholders pursue project planning, and in some cases construction, allowing them to tap into the billions of federal dollars available to improve local resilience. As Connecticut experiences mounting costs from severe weather events, securing federal funding for proactive climate resilience planning and investment is critical to getting more projects built and keeping communities safe. DEEP is seeking feedback on a new framework for the DEEP Climate Resilience Fund, including from municipalities, Councils of Government, tribes, electric distribution companies, academic partners, private entities, and non-profit organizations.
The request aims to gather input on two initiatives:
🔹The first involves a new DCRF funding category for eligible applicants to create projects enhancing Connecticut’s resilience to climate change and extreme weather. Potential solutions include stormwater parks, resilience hubs serving as cooling and warming centers, microgrids, clean backup power and storage, and establishing stormwater authorities.
🔹The second seeks feedback on designing the new Climate Resiliency Revolving Loan Fund, authorized by the Legislature earlier this year.
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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state. The agency is also committed to playing a positive role in rebuilding Connecticut’s economy and creating jobs – and to fostering a sustainable and prosperous economic future for the state.