Update from the Leadership of the Connecticut DEEP · and lands. The Bureaus of Air Management, Materials Management and Compliance Assurance, and Water Protection and Land Reuse,

EBC Connecticut Program:

Update from the Leadership of the

Connecticut DEEP

Welcome

Daniel K. Moon

Executive Director & President

Environmental Business Council

Environmental Business Council of New England

Energy Environment Economy

Welcome to Eversource

Ellen Angley

Vice President, Supply Chain

Environmental Affairs & Property Management

Eversource Energy



Keynote PresentationTop CT DEEP Program Priorities for 2019

Katie Dykes

Commissioner

Department of Energy & Environmental

Protection, State of Connecticut



Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental ProtectionConnecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

ALEX CHART: Under contruction

Environmental Conservation

Environmental Quality

Energy

DEEP organizational structure since 2011

Three Major Branches

Program Priorities:

PURA, Energy and Technology

Mary Sotos

Deputy Commissioner, Energy

Connecticut DEEP



Connecticut Department ofEnergy and Environmental Protection

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Connecticut Department of ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Bureau of Energy and Technology Policy

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Office of Energy Supply & Infrastructure

• Focuses on energy supply-side issues including electricity, natural gas, renewables and associated infrastructure (ie. transmission, natural gas pipelines, distribution networks)

Office of Energy Demand

• Focuses on energy efficiency programs including, federal weatherization, utility sponsored investments, and the state’s “Lead by Example” programs.

Office of Climate Change and Innovation

• Focuses on the state’s climate change programs including oversight of the Governor’s Council on Climate Change, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), compliance with the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA), emerging energy technologies and energy information.


Energy priorities and principles

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1. Decarbonization of

electricity heating/cooling,

transportation

2. Energy affordability

3. Winter reliability

4. Ensure regional market

serves state’s needs

5. Grid modernization

• Equity

• Competition and best

price discovery

• Economic development

and investment

• Go-to-market strategies

• Regional collaboration


GHG Mitigation Wedges

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Taking Action: Efficiency Investments


Energy Efficiency as an economic driver

5,2053,209

10,206

33,948

Electric PowerGeneration

Fuels Transmission,Distribution, and

Storage

Energy Efficiency

CT Employment by Major Energy Technology

Source: US Dept. of Energy, Energy and Employment Report, January 2017Similar numbers in U.S. Energy and Employment Report, May 2018

7,5017,881

10,110

3,512

4,945

Energy Star &Efficient Lighting

Traditional HVAC High Efficiency &Renewable

Heating & Cooling

AdvancedMaterials and

Insulation

Other

38,000 CT Clean Energy Jobs, of which

34,000 are Energy Efficiency Jobs


Accelerating Lead by Example program

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Over 200 projects completed or in design

$5 million in annual cost avoidance

90% of all state owned and leased buildings (~3,800 buildings) have been identified and established in EnergyCAP

Purchased competitive electricity supply for all agencies at pricing below standard offer


Transitioning to electric transit for all

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To meet our climate goals, by 2030:

- 20% (500,000) of light-duty fleet needs to be electric

by 2030, 95% (2.6 million) by 2050

- 30% of buses and light commercial trucks should be

electric by 2030, 80% by 2050

To do that, we need to ensure:

• ZEVs are affordable

• Vehicle charging infrastructure

• Longer-term transit-oriented development


Renewable Thermal Deployment

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Figures for 2030 assume CT’s portion of regional electric grid will be 66% zero carbon.


Decarbonizing our grid resource mix

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Connecticut Programs for BTM Solar

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Residential Commercial/ Industrial

Government

NET METERING

RSIP SHRECConnecticut Green Bank

LREC/ZREC AuctionElectric distribution utilities

Virtual NET METERING


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Residential Retail Rates in New England

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Residential Rates

(cents/kWh)

2017 2018

Connecticut 19.28 20.00

Maine 15.95 16.02

Massachusetts 18.38 20.60

New Hampshire 18.43 19.23

Rhode Island 18.91 22.24

Vermont 17.05 17.36

New England 18.34 19.82


New models for sustainable, cost-effective solar

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Public Act 18-50

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Residential Commercial/ Industrial

Government

Auction for energy + RECsElectric distribution utilities

50 MW solar 10 MW fuel cells

Shared Clean Energy programDEEP designing program requirements

25 MW Class I

Cost-based rate for energy + RECs

Public Utilities Regulatory Authority unlimited


Seizing opportunities in offshore wind

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Regional commitments and selections

State MW of OSW % of state loadCT 304 MW selected in 2018 4.5% MA 1600 MW goal by 2027

800 MW selected in 2018

13.35%

RI 400 MW selection in 2018 23.72%NY 9,000 MW goal by 2035 25%


Improving Grid Reliability and Resiliency

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✓ Support ISO NE improving regional winter natural gas generation fuel security and reliability

✓ Continue to deploy community microgrids to support statewide resiliency goals in strategic locations and support the Energy Assurance Plan.

✓ Ensure coastal resiliency of substations and other critical grid infrastructure to support DEEP’s flood management goals.


DEEP’s recommended action items for PURA’s Grid Mod proceeding

1. Expand data collection on electric vehicle and renewable thermal technology load shape and flexibility

2. Open a proceeding to explore rate structures that encourage off-peak electric use and incent EV and RTT adoption

3. Quantify and transparently communicate the distribution system benefits provided by DERs

4. Conduct or expand pilots on solutions that can lower or meet peak demand, including active demand response and energy storage

5. Develop a transparent process for the EDCs to consider non-wires alternatives

6. Investigate costs and benefits of upgrading EDC communications and metering infrastructure, analytical capabilities, and billing and other back-end systems

7. Establish statewide data standards for cybersecurity and interoperability

8. Require EDCs to plan for integration of new beneficial electric loads

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Program Priorities: Environmental

Conservation & Natural Resources

Susan Whalen

Deputy Commissioner

Environmental Conservation

Connecticut DEEP




Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

DEEPEnvironmental Conservation Branch

Environmental Business CouncilApril 24, 2019Susan WhalenDeputy Commissioner


Bureau of Outdoor Recreation

Susan Whalen DC

Mike Lambert, Bureau Chief

State Parks and Public Outreach

State Parks and Forests

Camping

Special Events

Environmental Education

Historic and Cultural areas

Trails/Trail Grants

Friends Groups

Beaches

Concessions

Park Construction/Reconstruction

Law Enforcement

Fish and Game Laws

Park and Forest Enforcement

Shellfish Enforcement

Search & Rescue

Long Island Sound Marine

Homeland Security

Canine Unit

Nuisance/Dangerous wildlife

Sick/Injured wildlife

Special Deputy Agents for USFWS and NMFS

Boating

Boating Safety Education

Navigation Safety

Boater Certification

Launch design and construction

Launch Management and Maintenance

Abandoned vessels

Invasive Species BMPs


Bureau of Natural Resources

Susan Whalen DC

Rick Jacobson , Bureau Chief

Wildlife

Habitat Mgmt –wetlands, mosquitoes,

Rare Species

NDDB

Common Species

Education/Tech Assistance

Hunting Regs and Instruction

Furbearer Program

Forestry

State Lands Mgmt

Private Lands Mgmt

Fire Control

Urban Forestry

Forest Utilization

Certify Forest Practitioners

Invasive Species

Northeast Fire Compact

Fire Assistance Grants

USDA Forest Svc. Forest Legacy

Federal excess property

Inland Fisheries

Fisheries Mgmt

Fish Culture and stocking

Fisheries Restoration

Fishing Regulations

Aquatic Nuisance species

CARE

Fish Habitat Enhancement: diadromous species

Tournament permits

Marine Fisheries

Commercial Fish Stats

Recreational Fish Surveys

Quota monitoring

Marine Assessment and monitoring: lobster, finfish, invertebrates

Fish stock assessments


Parks and Forests by the Numbers

– 260,000 acres of public land protecting watersheds, forests, and wildlife habitat

– 110 state parks, 32 state forests, 95 wildlife management areas, 107 boat launches, 22 designated swimming areas, 14 campgrounds, 400 + buildings

– 9,000,000 + park visitors annually

– 279,849 hunting/fishing license holders


Outdoor Recreation


Outdoor Recreation


Four Seasons


Economic Impact of Parks in CT

• $1 billion in annual economic activity tied to Parks

– $544 million from tourist activities

• A $38 return for every state dollar invested

• $5.4 million in Fed Funds transferred

• 9,000 private sector jobs

• Value of adjacent park open space increases tax revenue to towns by $4.2 million/yr.

2012 study by the Connecticut Center for Economic Analysis at UConn


Infrastructure


Public-Private Partnerships


Passport to Parks

• $10 fee for 2 year Ct passenger vehicle registration – a dedicated fund

• Free parking at all state parks for day-use

• Revenue supports parks directly

• Estimated $16M annually *

*$6 M carve out for other things by General Assembly


Passport to Parks – Year 1 2018

• 10% increase in attendance = 9M visitors

• Restored services

– Re-opened campgrounds

– Restored hours of operation

– Restored lifeguards, park staff, rangers, museum guides

– Paying fringe and indirect rate of 74.5%


Passport to Parks Year 2 - 2109

• Expanding seasons at campgrounds

– Spring Opening Day of Fishing Season

– Fall – Shoreline parks

• Expanding lifeguards, park rangers

• Covering increased costs for trash removal, utilities, minor repairs and improvements

• Paying Fringe and Indirect rate of 74.5%


Impacts of a changing climate


Combating Invasive Species


Surprise Events


Restoring Habitats


Returning Wildlife


Scientific Research/Management


Citizen Science - CT Breeding Bird Atlas


Citizen Science - Bobcat Study

inaturalist app – record sightings

Email [email protected]

Facebook sightings at www.facebook.com/CTFishandWildlife

mailto:[email protected]


Outreach-Education


No Child Left Inside©


Outreach - Public Safety


Outreach -Water Safety


QUESTIONS?

THANK YOU

Susan WhalenDeputy [email protected] - 424 - 3133

mailto:[email protected]

Program Priorities:


Betsey Wingfield

Deputy Commissioner


Connecticut DEEP





Environmental Quality Branch

April 24, 2019Betsey WingfieldDeputy CommissionerEBC Connecticut Chapter


Environmental Quality Branch


Water Protection and Land Reuse

Vacant

Air

Tracy Babbidge

Materials Management and Compliance

Assurance

Yvonne Bolton



DEEP is responsible for protecting and enhancing the quality of Connecticut’s air, water,

and lands. The Bureaus of Air Management, Materials Management and Compliance

Assurance, and Water Protection and Land Reuse, focus on this mission through

environmental monitoring, permitting, enforcement, cleanup of contaminated sites,

and pollution prevention strategies


Talented and Dedicated Staff

• 3 Bureaus, 10 Divisions

• 338 Individuals

– 90 in Air

– 119 MMCA

– 129 WPLR

• 2 Major Facilities – Headquarters and Windsor Lab

• $53 M budget


New and Ongoing Challenges

• Emerging contaminants

• Climate change/Resiliency

• Mobile sources

• Cross boundary issues

• Nutrient Enrichment

• Recycling and Waste Management


What is PFAS?

• Over 4,000 chemicals

• Developed in the 1940s

• Ubiquitous in consumer products and industry

• Common brands– Teflon

– Gore-Tex

– Stainmaster

• PFOA and PFOS most well known

Good

Bad

PFAS = Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances


Sea Level Rise

https://circa.uconn.edu/sea-level-rise/

O’Donnell J., (2017) Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flood Risk in

Connecticut. Draft Report to the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Act 18-82, AN ACT CONCERNING CLIMATE CHANGE PLANNING AND RESILIENCY.


How much rain fell on 9/25/18?




Environmental Impact?


Combined Sewer Overflows

Community Reported Discharges

Greater New Haven 4.5 Million Gallons

Norwich 19.3 Million Gallons

Bridgeport 6.0 Million Gallons

Metropolitan District Commission > 50 Million Gallons


Infrastructure Challenges?DEEP regulates over 3,086 dams. 72% are privately owned and DEEP is the single largest owner with 265 dams.


Savin Pond Dam – Lebanon 9/26/18


Moodus Reservoir – 9/26/18


Sucker Brook Flood Control - Winchester


Key Air Quality ChallengesCounties with

Ozone Violations in 2017 Ozone Season

Preliminary 2017 Design Values, Data Provided by Tom Downs, Maine DEP

Violating the 2015 Standard (70ppb)

Violating both the 2015 Standard (70ppb) and the 2008 Standard (75ppb)

NOx

Mobile Sources account for 67% of all NOx emissions in CT

(on-road and non-road)

NOx Data: 2014 National Emissions Inventory (NEI)

Mobile

Other Fuels

EGUs

Waste Disp.

Other


Dominant Wind Patterns Drive Air Pollution Transport into Connecticut


Source: LIS 2017 IEC CTDEEP Combined Report


Waste Management Challenges

Metal food container

Plastic containers

Magazines

Glass beverage containers

Cardboard


Developing a PFAS Strategy

Strategy to prioritize sampling drinking water

State agency coordination – working closely with DPH

Participation in Multi-State/National Workgroups

Identifying potential PFAS sources and requiring cleanup

Evaluating alternatives to AFFF for emergency response

Legislation proposed to ban AFFF use where not required by Federal law, limit PFAS in consumer products


Dams New Paradigm

PA 13-197 and RCSA 22a-409 and 411

• Regulatory inspection of a dam to be

conducted by a Professional Engineer retained

by the dam owner. Prior to this DEEP Dam

Safety staff conducted these inspections.

• All high hazard dams to have an Emergency

Action Plan (EAP)


DEEP Leading By Example

• 96 high or significant potential dams

• Have EAPs for 2/3 – need to complete other 1/3 and keep current

• 12 dams undergoing design, permitting and construction or removal - $15 million

• Capital needs estimated at $60 million for the next 5 years


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Year of Control Strategy

Days > 8-Hr NAAQS (75 ppb)

Federal Motor Vehicle Standards

OTC NOx Budget

Consumer Products, AIM CoatingsNon-Road Engine Standards

Phase 1 Reformulated Gas & NOx RACTFederal Tier-1 Motor Vehicle Standards

Stage II Gasoline Vapor Recovery Phase-inGasoline RVP Standard (9.0 PSI)

Motor Vehicle Inspection and MaintenanceStage 1 Gasoline Vapor Recovery

Auto Refinishing, CT NLEV, Enhanced I&M

Phase II RFGNOx SIP Call Phase 1

Tier II MV& HD Diesel Phase 1CT MW Combustors NOx

Portable Fuel ContainersAuto Refinishing

Stage II Gas EnhancementsHD Diesel Phase II

CT Solvent Cleaning CT AIM Coating

Consumer ProductsAdhesives and Sealants

CAIR

LEV II

LEV III

*NOx RACT Fuel Burning Sources, NOX Reductions MWC and Federal Tier 3 Motor Vehilcle /Fuel Requirements

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VOC TanksVOC CTGs


Air and Radiation Requirements and Focus Areas

2015 Ozone NAAQS

Understanding the science to effectively achieve attainment

Ambient Monitoring

Changes driven by enhanced monitoring

requirements and technology evolution

Investing in Research to

Understand Air Pollution Transport

LISTOS Study

ZEV/CHEAPR/VW Settlement

Achieve significant emission reductions from

mobile sources

EPARollbacks

Analyze and comment on EPA regulations that undermine the clean air

effort

Permittingand Compliance

AssuranceContinue to achieve

permitting and enforcement

performance metrics

Emissions Inventory

Transition EMIT to new platform and servers

Radiation Safety

Ensure safe and secure and environmentally

responsible use of ionizing radiation


Source: LIS 2017 IEC CTDEEP Combined Report

Progress on Nitrogen Reductions


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CT 2nd Generation Nitrogen Strategy

1) Wastewater Treatment Plants

➢ Complete new planned upgrades

➢ Continue to operate trading program

2) Enhance NPS/Stormwater Mgt.

➢ Regulatory and non-regulatory measures

3) Focus on Embayments

➢ Outreach and Education

➢ Prioritize embayments for analysis and TMDLs (or alternative action plans)

➢ Study to assess OWTS nitrogen loading in Coastal watersheds

WWTP

NPS

Bays


Municipal Waste Reduction

• CMMS requires a 10% municipal reduction by 2024 from a 2014 baseline info DEEP Website at the Municipal Recycling Resource Center

• Reminder letters sent to municipal CEOs 1/7/19, with links to information on the DEEP website (formats and sample plan), and extended plan deadline to 4/1/2019

• Many municipalities sent in updated plans, a conference call held 4/24/2019 with a group of central CT towns to provide clarification on what is needed and to review options

• Given diversity of municipal recycling programs and systems, DEEP set forth a menu of options that can be implemented or modified to meet each municipality’s needs

https://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2714&q=324872&deepNav_GID=1645


What’s IN, What’s OUT

• RecycleCT Foundation:

- Formed by P.A. 14-94 for state-wide recycling outreach & education

- State-chartered fund to administer grants

• Works closely with but is not a DEEP function

• Commissioner is a member, and MMCA provides administrative support



• New Way to Recycle Right

• Outreach Campaign

• Goal: increase participation and decrease contamination

• Objective: Make it easier for residents to understand What’s In and What’s Out at the mixed recycling cart



• When in doubt –

Ask the RecycleWizard

or throw it out


MS4 Stormwater Municipal Assistance

• MS4 support partnership between DEEP and the Non-point Education for Municipal Officials (NEMO) program at UConn’s Center for Land Use Education and Research (CLEAR).

• One time funding for five year agreement allowed NEMO to hire a full-time Municipal Stormwater Educator, available to all municipalities to provide guidance and assistance in meeting the requirements of the MS4 permit.

• There is currently pending legislation (Raised H.B. 7408) to extend legislative authority for development of stormwaterutilities to all towns in the state.


Also – Planning for the Future

• Series of regulatory updates

– Wave 2 of the Remediation Standard Regulations

– Updating the Hazardous Waste Regulations

– Update Underground Storage Tank Regulations

– Updated New Source Review

– Conversion General Permit to Limit Potential to Emit (GPLPE) to a regulatory program


TheConnecticutWaterPlanningCouncil

The Connecticut State Water Plan

• MEMBERS

• JACK BETKOSKI, LORI MATHIEU, JONATHAN HARRIS, BETSEY WINGFIELD

Platform for consistent, informed decision making

Maintain highest quality drinking water

Balance in-stream and out-of-stream needs

Water conservation

Maintain scientific data

Key Highlights of the State Water Plan

www.ct.gov/water



What is the Blue Plan? “Blue Plan legislation (Public Act 15-66) establishes a process by which Connecticut will develop an inventory of Long Island Sound's natural

resources and uses and, ultimately, a spatial plan to guide future use of the Sound's waters and submerged lands”

Protect Natural Resources

Protect Traditional Human Uses

Reduce Future Conflict


Planning Area

Policy Application10 ft depth contour

seaward in CT Waters


Blue Plan Objectives and Timeline

Collect and Vet Data on Human Uses/Natural

Resources

August 2017 –

December 2017

Build an Inventory of LIS Natural Resources and

Human Uses

December 2017 –

May 2018

Develop Policy Based off of the Inventory and other

Map Products

April 2018 –

October 2018

Combine Key Findings from Inventory and Policy

Mechanisms to Form Blue Plan

Out to Public Comment through 6/22/19

Communicate and Engage with Stakeholders/General Public


Long Island Sound Blue Plan Public Meetings❖ Branford: April 24th, 6:30pmThimble Island Brewing Company,

16 Business Park Dr, Branford

❖ Darien: May 9th, 7:00pmDarien Library

1441 Post Rd, Darien

❖ Groton: May 14th, 7:00pmAvery Point Academic Building

1080 Shennecossett Rd, Groton

❖ Old Saybrook: May 23rd, 6:30pmPavilion at Saybrook Point,

155 College St, Old Saybrook

❖Westport: May 29th, 7:00pmTown Hall Auditorium

110 Myrtle Ave, Westport

❖Milford: June 5th, 7:00pmCity Hall Auditorium

110 River St, Milford

Blue Plan Film Premiere: May 1st, 6:30pm at Middlesex Community College 100 Training Hill Road, Middletown


Continual Improvement

• Enhancing customer interface

• Internal process improvements

• Stakeholder engagement

• Prioritization of regulatory actions

• Succession planning


We Want Your Input

[email protected]

Moderated Discussion

Moderator: Daniel K. Moon, EBC

CT DEEP Panelists:

• Mary Sotos, Energy

• Susan Whalen, Environmental Conservation

• Betsey Wingfield, Environmental Quality



EBC Connecticut Program:

Update from the Leadership of the

Connecticut DEEP

Documents

Update from the Leadership of the Connecticut DEEP · and lands. The Bureaus of Air Management, Materials Management and Compliance Assurance, and Water Protection and Land Reuse,