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The state government is implementing many actions to
reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the state and its facilities. Here are some Connecticut state agency initiatives that you can participate in. Please contact us with any questions or ideas.
How can you join other state agencies in addressing climate change?
- JOIN THE STATE AGENCY ENERGY ROUNDTABLE
The Energy Roundtable is a quarterly meeting of state agency facility managers to help them implement cost and energy saving actions. For more information, contact Greg Fitzpatrick, Office of Policy and Management, 860-418-6262.
- GREEN YOUR EVENTS AND TRAINING SESSIONS
Click here for a list of green events/training tips for state agencies.
- PURCHASE CLIMATE FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
The Department of Administrative Services has state contracts for many products and services that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save energy, including fuel efficient vehicles, office supplies, and recycled products. For more info, visit the Department of Administrative Service's Environmentally Preferable Purchasing web page or contact Don Casella, CT DAS, at 860-713-5150.
- USE THE STATE FLEET'S HYBRID VEHICLES
The Deparment of Administrative Services has approximately 300 hybrid gas-electric vehicles for state employee use, which is about 7% of the state fleet . These vehicles are more much fuel efficient (up to 50 miles/gallon) and less polluting than conventional vehicles. Read how Cleaner Cars are on a Roll.
- BUY LOCALLY GROWN FOODS
Many state agencies including Department of Corrections, Department of Mental Retardation, and public universities are reducing emissions from long-distance food transport by buying locally grown produce. You can find information on locally grown products at www.BuyCTGrown.com. State contracts are available on the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing web page.
Some agencies even help grow food - State Park Harvest Feeds Community.
- PURCHASE CLEAN ENERGY
Most state agencies are part of a state contract for electricity that includes an average of 17.5% clean energy.
The Department of Environmental Protection Becomes First State Agency to Buy Clean Energy and is using 100% clean energy at all of its facilities, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 3,716 tons per year.
- INCREASE RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING
Learn how to improve your office recycling program and find out about composting programs at the Departments of Corrections and Environmental Protection.
- ENCOURAGE CLEAN COMMUTING
CT public transit schedules and info and links to regional bus and rail providers can be found at www.ctrides.com. Work with your employees to encourage cleaner commuting options, such as ride sharing, mass transit, and biking to work. All state employees are eligible for a discount of $3 on a 31-day bus pass on CT Transit buses. Conact Beverly Toerres at CT Transit for more info, 860-522-8101, ext 215.
- ENCOURAGE VIDEO-CONFERENCING
Contact your agency's telecommunications contact to tell you how to set up teleconferences and video conferences. Department of Social Services Innovations Save Time, Money, and the Environment by increasing the use of video conferencing.
- SHARE YOUR SUCCESSES, BE RECOGNIZED
Tell us what your agency is doing to address climate change, submit a nomination for a Climate Change Leadership Award.
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