Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

21h

About The Position

Connecticut prioritizes appointing highly qualified residents who reflect the state’s great diversity to its critically important boards and commissions. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is committed to an open, robust, and inclusive process for these appointments, welcoming applications from any member of the public. This posting allows interested individuals to express their interest in serving on various DEEP-related boards, commissions, and councils for which DEEP has direct appointment authority or may refer applications to the relevant appointing authority. Applications will be reviewed when vacancies arise, and DEEP may request additional information. Some boards have ethics and conflict of interest policies. This recruitment is refreshed every three months to allow applicants to update their materials or express new interests. DEEP will retain all applications.

Requirements

An environmental group knowledgeable in energy conservation program collaboratives
An electric distribution company in whose territories the activities take place for such programs
A state-wide manufacturing association
A chamber of commerce
A state-wide business association
A state-wide retail organization
A state-wide farm association
A municipal electric energy cooperative
Residential customers
Low-income residential customers
Municipalities
Environmental Justice Communities
CT-based environmental advocacy groups
Large and small business and industry
Municipalities or regional councils of government
Industrial fleet or transportation companies
Organizations having a record of activity in migratory or resident game bird or habitat conservation and individuals with expertise or recognized knowledge in an area pertinent and valuable to the program.
A community of color, low-income community or community-based organization, or professor from a college or university in the state with expertise in environmental justice
Reside in a US census block for which thirty percent or more of the population consists of low-income persons who are not institutionalized and have an income below two hundred per cent of the federal poverty level
The general public

Nice To Haves

Interest and familiarity with West Rock and conservation

Responsibilities

Guide the distribution of the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund (CEEF) to support energy efficiency programs and initiatives.
Conduct independent evaluations of CEEF-funded residential, commercial, and industrial energy efficiency programs.
Provide information and input to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).
Assist the executive and legislative branches of state government with the formulation of policies and legislation to advance energy efficiency in Connecticut.
Advise the DEEP Commissioner on current and historic environmental injustice, pollution reduction, energy equity, climate change mitigation and resiliency, health disparities, and racial inequality.
Provide guidance on meaningful public participation and how the agency can implement environmental justice considerations across DEEP's programs, policies, and activities.
Set rebate levels and determine income eligibility requirements for Connecticut residents who purchase or lease new or used hydrogen vehicles or electric vehicles.
Evaluate the CHEAPR Program each year.
Advise the Commissioner on the design, production, and procurement of the Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp and the expenditure of funds generated from the sale of each stamp and associated art products.
Advise the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection in carrying out the protected Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program and the Recreation and Natural Heritage Trust Program.
Advise the Commissioner on the development and maintenance of the West Rock Ridge conservation area.