Posted on August 18, 2023
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I’m writing to let you know about major regulatory changes that will impact all of us.
The state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is accepting written comments on two proposed regulations, one that would ban the sales of new gas-powered passenger cars (beginning in 2035) and another that would gradually prohibit the sale of new gas-powered trucks that are used to ship goods and provide essential services.
I have significant concerns about the unintended consequences of the proposed bans, including their impact on businesses and residents, as well as the finances of many who are already grappling with costs associated with living in one of the nation’s most energy-expensive states.
A 2035 ban on all gas-powered passenger vehicle sales is just 12-years away …
You can submit your written comments to DEEP by August 23rd. Below is information on both regulatory proposals and associated comment links.
How to comment on the proposals:
You can access the proposed regulations on cars by clicking here.
You can access the proposed regulations on trucks by clicking here.
Public Hearing Information
Public Hearing Information for passenger vehicles (PR 2023-023):
Date: August 22, 2023
Time: 9:00 am
Hearing Link: https://ctdeep.zoom.us/j/81807291329
All persons interested in providing comments at the hearing must register at:
https://ctdeep.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUld-6qpzopGN1HeEa0hX8pIHIl_2O3jWCm
Public Hearing Information for medium and heavy duty trucks (PR 2023-020):
Date: August 22, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm
Hearing Link: https://ctdeep.zoom.us/j/87125048941
All persons interested in providing comments at the hearing must register at:
https://ctdeep.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdeyoqjMjHtX7jJG4FmIJTY8mCelygD1Q