Connecticut Incentives and Laws for Air Quality / Emissions
The list below contains summaries of all Connecticut incentives and laws related to Air Quality / Emissions.
Laws and Regulations
Zero Emissions Bus Implementation Plan
As part of a state effort to identify strategies to expand the availability and use of hydrogen fuel and renewable energy sources, the Connecticut Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, developed the Connecticut Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Deployment Transportation Strategy. The strategy includes a plan to implement zero emissions buses on a state-wide basis includes the technological, facility, and financial arrangements necessary to fully implement a zero emissions bus fleet, including identifying specific locations for hydrogen fueling stations along state highways and other locations. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 13b-38dd)
Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) Standards
The Connecticut Low Emission Vehicles II Program requires that all new vehicles sold in Connecticut meet California emissions and compliance requirements, as set forth in Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 22a-174g)
Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Labeling Requirement
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection must work with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles to: 1) establish a GHG labeling program for new motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or less; and 2) educate the public about the labeling program and GHGs. The label should include the vehicle's GHG score and the average GHG score for vehicles in the same class. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 22a-201 through 22a-201c)
Emissions Reduction Credits
Any state mobile emissions reduction credits program must allow credits for emissions reductions achieved by converting a vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel when such conversions are eligible for such a credit, even if the conversion took place before the credit program began. (Reference Connecticut General Statutes 22a-174i)