Sustainable CT

Sustainable CT Sustainable CT is a voluntary, sustainable community certification program for CT municipalities. What Makes CT Sustainable?

Sustainable CT supports municipalities in achieving a vision of thriving communities across our state. The statewide initiative created by towns, for towns provides a roadmap, resources, and certification program to help communities become more efficient, healthy, safe, resilient, and livable. With shared vision, practical tools, and collaborative spirit,we are building the a thriving Connecticut for all residents, today and tomorrow. There are many ways to help local communities thrive. Sustainable CT provides resources to municipalities to support:

• Clean and diverse transportation systems and choices
• Efficient physical infrastructure and operations
• Strategic and inclusive public services
• Dynamic and resilient planning
• Well-stewarded land and natural resources
• Thriving local economies with benefits for all
• Healthy, efficient diverse and affordable housing
• Vibrant and creative cultural ecosystems

How Does It Work?: The Sustainable CT Framework

• Sustainable CT is a roadmap of voluntary actions that will help municipalities be more sustainable.

• Resources and support, including funding, help local communities apply the actions that fit them best.

• The Sustainable CT Certification publicly recognizes municipalities for their sustainability achievements

• Sustainable CT is flexible. Any Connecticut municipality can find ways to become more sustainable – urban or rural, big or small, coastal or inland.

• Sustainable CT prioritizes smart actions that increase sustainability while also saving money, promoting health, and increasing residents’ connection and sense of place. Making CT Sustainable

Sustainable CT is being developed by towns, for towns. Municipal leaders and residents from across the state, the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, and people from key agencies,non-profits, and businesses all partnered to help create the program. The Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State University is coordinating and supporting the initiative. Here are some ways you can get involved now:

•Sign Up for Updates! As Sustainable CT develops, we’ll share news on program development, how to participate and the launch of the certification program.

• Participate in regional stakeholder forums.Learn more about Sustainable CT and share your ideas and opinions.

•Spread the Word. Help prepare your own municipality to participate in Sustainable CT by sharing info with your municipal leaders, through social media and word of mouth.

The Sustainable CT program includes 139 towns covering more than 90% of Connecticut’s population, 67 certified municipal...
12/29/2025

The Sustainable CT program includes 139 towns covering more than 90% of Connecticut’s population, 67 certified municipalities, 20 Climate Leaders, and over $4.7 million invested in local communities.

But we can’t do what we do without you—your passion, your creativity, your involvement, and, yes, your financial support.

And, just in case you needed more incentive, this year you'll have a chance to win either a Half Dome 2 tent courtesy of REI ~OR~ an Electra Ponto Go! ebike courtesy of Mystic Cycle Centre. A donation is not required to enter the drawing.

Make your donation today by visiting https://bit.ly/2025SCT.

12/29/2025

We know there are many worthy causes competing for space in your heart and head - and wallet - during this season of giving. We'd like to offer two fundamental reasons why Sustainable CT should be part of your passion, part of your thinking, and part of your generosity:

HOPE. Our support for the aspirations of community leaders of every color, s*x, ethnicity, political affiliation, and religious belief brings hope and positive change - on the street, in the family, in the neighborhood, and in the lives of thousands of Connecticut residents every day.

EMPOWERMENT. Global warming is a global threat, after all - the complexity of the science and the sheer size of the problem can feel overwhelming. What can one person do to make a difference? With your support of Sustainable CT, you can make a difference, you can have a real impact. Our work with individuals, communities, and municipal governments across Connecticut to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience is urgent, necessary, and impactful.

We’re asking you to confirm your commitment to community, to empowerment, to sustainability. We’re asking you to help us fight climate change, protect the environment, support sustainable transportation, strengthen local economies, celebrate the arts, and embrace equity and inclusion.

AND you'll have a chance to win one of two great prizes: a Half Dome 2 tent courtesy of REI or an Electra Ponto Go! ebike courtesy of Mystic Cycle Centre. A donation is not required to enter the drawings.

Donate today by visiting https://bit.ly/2025SCT. Or visit the Sustainable CT website, sustainablect.org and click on the “SUPPORT US” button at the top of the page. And thank you!

Join us and the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) for a webinar on January 20th about t...
12/29/2025

Join us and the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) for a webinar on January 20th about the Community Renewable Energy Siting Tool (CREST).

Developed in May, CREST provides free access to 35 layers of state, federal, and institutional data – demographic, forestry, geology, land use, water, wildlife, and more – that can be used by municipal planners, solar developers, conservation organizations, members of the public, and others to visualize where renewable energy best fits into Connecticut’s diverse landscape.

Learn more about CREST and how to use it from the creators of the tool at DEEP.

Register by visiting the link below:

https://ow.ly/i6xv50XQ12Z

With less than 3 DAYS LEFT in the Campaign for a Sustainable CT, we’re asking you to help us fight climate change, prote...
12/29/2025

With less than 3 DAYS LEFT in the Campaign for a Sustainable CT, we’re asking you to help us fight climate change, protect the environment, support sustainable transportation, strengthen local economies, celebrate the arts, and embrace equity and inclusion.

Donate today by visiting https://bit.ly/2025SCT OR by clicking on the “SUPPORT US” button at the top of any page of the Sustainable CT website, sustainablect.org.

With less than 4 DAYS LEFT in the Campaign for a Sustainable CT, we’re asking you to help us fight climate change, prote...
12/27/2025

With less than 4 DAYS LEFT in the Campaign for a Sustainable CT, we’re asking you to help us fight climate change, protect the environment, support sustainable transportation, strengthen local economies, celebrate the arts, and embrace equity and inclusion.

Donate today by visiting https://bit.ly/2025SCT OR by clicking on the “SUPPORT US” button at the top of any page of the Sustainable CT website, sustainablect.org.

The recording of our December Coffee Hour can be found by visiting the Sustainable CT YouTube page - https://www.youtub...
12/27/2025

The recording of our December Coffee Hour can be found by visiting the Sustainable CT YouTube page - https://www.youtube.com/

In December, special guest Brain Hess - Wild Life Biologist for the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), joined us for an in-depth conversation on updates to Connecticut's Wildlife Action Plan.

12/27/2025

As we celebrate the season of generosity, consider supporting the Campaign for a Sustainable CT.

Your holiday donation empowers communities across Connecticut to advance sustainability, resilience, and equity—work that benefits us all, today and for generations to come.

AND this year you'll have a chance to win either a Half Dome 2 tent courtesy of REI ~OR~ an Electra Ponto Go! ebike courtesy of Mystic Cycle Centre.

👉 Donate today by visiting https://bit.ly/2025SCT

We can't do what we do without you - your passion, your commitment, and, yes, your financial support. Please consider ma...
12/27/2025

We can't do what we do without you - your passion, your commitment, and, yes, your financial support. Please consider making a donation to the Campaign for a Sustainable CT

We’re asking you to continue to help us fight climate change, protect the environment, support sustainable transportation, strengthen local economies, celebrate the arts, and embrace equity and inclusion.

Donate to the Campaign for a Sustainable CT by visiting https://bit.ly/2025SCT OR by clicking on the “SUPPORT US” button at the top of any page of the Sustainable CT website, sustainablect.org.

The December episode of the IMPACT, a Sustainable CT podcast, is now available!Brian Hess is a Wildlife Biologist with t...
12/27/2025

The December episode of the IMPACT, a Sustainable CT podcast, is now available!

Brian Hess is a Wildlife Biologist with the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP), where he specializes in non-game wildlife, particularly large raptors, reptiles, amphibians, and various other herpetofauna (and, yes, we had to look that word up). He is a leading authority on Connecticut's growing bald eagle population and the public face for many related outreach efforts. He shares his public face - or at least his public voice - with us. Be sure to catch the action.

You can listen to the IMPACT any time by visiting https://sustainablect.org/about/the-impact OR wherever you get your podcasts.

This holiday season, join us in supporting the Campaign for a Sustainable CT. Your donation—big or small—helps build gre...
12/27/2025

This holiday season, join us in supporting the Campaign for a Sustainable CT. Your donation—big or small—helps build greener communities, strengthen local resilience, and create a healthier future for everyone.

🎁 While we’re celebrating the season of giving, let’s also invest in the world we want to share. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

Donate today by visiting https://bit.ly/2025SCT OR by clicking on the “SUPPORT US” button at the top of any page of the Sustainable CT website, sustainablect.org.

Support our Sustainable CT Fellowship for years to come by donating to the Campaign for a Sustainable CT. Now through De...
12/26/2025

Support our Sustainable CT Fellowship for years to come by donating to the Campaign for a Sustainable CT. Now through December 31, you can be part of the action, you can have a real impact.

AND you'll have a chance to win one of two great prizes: a Half Dome 2 tent courtesy of REI or an Electra Ponto Go! ebike courtesy of Mystic Cycle Centre. A donation is not required to enter the drawing!

Contributions to the Campaign for a Sustainable CT can be made by visiting https://bit.ly/2025SCT. Or visit the Sustainable CT website (sustainablect.org) and click on the “SUPPORT US” button at the top of the page. And thank you!

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