State of Connecticut

In 2019, Governor Lamont issued Executive Order 1 to expand the existing Lead By Example program with GreenerGov CT. The Executive Order sets new goals for reducing the environmental footprint of state facilities. Targets include reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 45% by 2030, water consumption by 10% by 2030, and waste consumption by 25% by 2030 across all Executive Branch buildings, including higher education facilities.

The State of Connecticut is working on a decarbonization study required by Executive Order 21-3 to plan for the retrofit of existing heating and cooling equipment. This will enable facilities to operate without carbon-emitting fuels. In addition, the State is developing an Electric Vehicle (EV) Fleet Rollout to build out EV infrastructure on state properties for the transition of state fleet gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles and is implementing solar PV on state properties through power purchase agreements that will either be rooftop, ground-mounted, carport, or a combination. The State, through the GreenerGov CT program, currently reports on energy, water, and GHG emissions with EnergyCAP, which links to Portfolio Manager to show an ENERGY STAR® or energy use intensity score.

Portfolio-Wide Leadership Commitments

50% reduction in GHG emissions

25% reduction in energy intensity

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Calculate Your Potential: Data Tools to Identify Opportunities for Your Energy Objectives

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Calculate Your Potential: Data Tools to Identify Opportunities for Your Energy Objectives

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State Government Meet-Up

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State Government Meet-Up

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Expect the Unexpected: Planning Energy-Resilient Communities Part 2

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Expect the Unexpected: Planning Energy-Resilient Communities Part 2

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Sustaining Clean Energy Initiatives by Recycling Energy Savings: RLFs

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Sustaining Clean Energy Initiatives by Recycling Energy Savings: RLFs

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Leadership Commitments

Better Climate Challenge

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Better Buildings Challenge

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