A Special Sustainability and Resiliency Week Webinar:
An Update From Senator Chris Murphy's Office
Finding a positive way forward
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Don't miss our special Sustainability and Resiliency Week webinar: an update from Senator Chris Murphy's office.
Sustainable CT will be joined by staff from Senator Murphy's office for an update on the federal landscape related to sustainability and climate change initiatives. Senator Murphy has a 97% lifetime approval rating from the League of Conservation Voters. He has authored, sponsored, or co-sponsored major environmental legislation including the Super Pollutants Act focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This webinar seeks to make a clear-eyed assessment of the state of our environmental union and find a positive way forward. October 1, 2-3 p.m.
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Sustainability and Resiliency Week: September 28 - October 4
Governor Lamont is hosting Connecticut’s second annual Sustainability and Resiliency Week. The public is invited to participate September 28 through October 4 in events that celebrate the work across Connecticut that protects our economy, natural resources, and our communities. Each day will feature virtual, hybrid, and in-person events hosted by partners from across the state, including Sustainable CT.
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The Next Sustainable CT Coffee Hour: Saving Energy at Your House of Worship
Thursday, September 18 at 10 a.m.
The sacred meets the profane
Join the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network (IREJN), Sustainable CT, Eversource, and United Illuminating for a webinar on energy efficiency programs that will help your house of worship reduce energy usage and costs. The Small Business Energy Advantage and Micro Business Energy Advantage Programs are great for congregations who would like to improve the efficiency of their buildings.
Our presenters will be Ricky Rosa from United Illuminating and Allen Lungren from Eversource.
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You can join Sustainable CT for virtual, informal discussions most third THURSDAYS of each month. We share program updates and resources, explore your questions, and strengthen the network of Sustainable CT champions. These sessions are free and open to all.
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September's IMPACT Now Available: Joanna Wozniak-Brown on Sustainability and Resiliency Week
The second annual celebration takes place September 28-October 4
Joanna Wozniak-Brown joins us to discuss Sustainability and Resiliency Week - the second annual week of events that celebrate work across Connecticut that protects our economy, natural resources, and our communities taking place from September 28 through October 4. Joanna serves as the Climate & Infrastructure Policy Development Coordinator at the Connecticut Office of Policy & Management, a role in which she leads the development and implementation of Connecticut’s climate and sustainability strategies. She's also a major organizer of Governor Lamont's Sustainability and Resiliency Week initiative, so be sure to listen to get all your S&R ducks in a row for the end of September.
This month's episode of the IMPACT is now available on the Sustainable CT website, and wherever you get your podcasts.
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Connecticut Sun Day Festival: September 21
Come together with communities from across Connecticut as we celebrate the unstoppable rise of clean, renewable energy. Sun Day marks a global day of action to uplift the power of solar and wind energy that can power our world without pollution. Speakers, music, art, activities for all ages, exhibitors, and lots of solar info. Free and open to all. Sunday, September 21, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Central Connecticut State University, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain.
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Also check out July's IMPACT podcast: it's all about Sun Day, with guests Bill McKibben, Lynn Stoddard and Davida Foy Crabtree.
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NOAA Sea Level Calculator Webinar Series
NOAA's Office for Coastal Management is hosting a series of webinars for the Coastal Inundation Community of Practice designed to help users make the most of quick views in NOAA's Sea Level Calculator. Each session offers guided demonstrations, hands-on scenarios, interactive polls, and opportunities to ask the developers questions.
• Changes in Flood Frequency Quick View - September 17, 3 - 4 p.m. - REGISTER>
• Extreme Water Levels Quick View - October 1, 3 - 4 p.m. - REGISTER>
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Art as a Catalyst for Climate Action
Join the Hixon Center for an exciting day on how public art can drive climate action and help reimagine our urban spaces! This interdisciplinary gathering will bring together artists, planners, and environmental leaders to examine the power of creative expression in shaping more inclusive, climate-resilient communities. Attend online or in person at the Yale School of the Environment, September 19, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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NVCOG Webinar: Updating Your Municipal Affordable Housing Appeals List
The Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments (NVCOG) and the Connecticut Department of Housing are hosting a Housing Coffee Hour webinar, "Updating Your Municipal Affordable Housing Appeals List," on September 23, at 11:30 a.m. The session will cover CGS Sec. 8-30g reporting requirements and showcase best practices from two municipalities to help ensure towns submit up-to-date data to DOH.
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Connecticut Green Bank Fall 2025 Update Webinar
Join Connecticut Green Bank as they provide updates on Green Bank programs and solutions for homes, buildings, communities, and investments. Topics will include the Fleet Electrification Accelerator, Energy Storage Solutions, C-PACE, Smart-E, and more. September 23, 12 - 1 p.m.
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Climate Finance Summit: Mobilizing Capital for Municipal Resilience
Join Connecticut Green Bank for an afternoon of candid, solutions-oriented conversations on municipalities and vital climate adaptation and resilience projects. Free and open to all. September 29, 3 - 6 p.m., Hotel Marcel New Haven, 500 Sargent Drive, New Haven.
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Environmental Infrastructure Programs: Fall 2025 Update
Join Connecticut Green Bank for its semi-annual webinar providing critical updates on environmental infrastructure programs and financing opportunities. This session is designed for stakeholders across all environmental infrastructure sectors (water, waste and recycling, parks and recreation, land conservation, agriculture, climate adaptation and resilience, and environmental markets). They’ll cover the Environmental Infrastructure program’s evolution, recent developments, policy changes that drive financing opportunities, and highlight active projects. Attendees will gain valuable insights into application timelines, eligibility criteria, and strategies to optimize financing. October 2, 1 - 2 p.m.
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CTData: Data for Democracy - Bridging Data Gaps and Building Community Connections
Join CTData for a 90-minute in-person event designed to foster connections, share resources, and highlight reliable state data. During this event, you will hear from state agency leaders about the data they are working to make available, including updates on ongoing projects and information about data sources you may not have considered. Discuss changes at the federal level and how they may affect data availability in the future. Participate in small group discussions to share challenges and brainstorm solutions for filling data gaps in your community. September 26, 9:30 - 11 a.m., 139 Orange Street, 4th floor, New Haven.
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CIRCA CT Climate Report Webinar
Join the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA) for an update to the Connecticut Climate Report. The webinar will share CIRCA’s evaluation of high-fidelity climate projections against observations from seven locations around the state, offering insights into how global and regional climate trends translate at the Connecticut scale. October 1, 10 - 11 a.m.
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LISCIF Project Design & Building Partnerships Webinar
The Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) is hosting a webinar on Project Design & Building Partnerships. This webinar reviews program funding goals and shares past project designs that have been funded. There is also a focus on how to build meaningful partnerships within your project idea. October 2, 1 p.m.
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Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Roundtable
Join the CT Transportation Institute and UConn CLEAR for a roundtable on GSI practices. Delve into the low impact tools and methods that are being used to handle stormwater in a sustainable, less impactful way and share implementation successes and challenges with peers. Learn about construction, maintenance best practices, and lessons learned as you tour pervious pavements, rain gardens, bioretention, and green roofs. October 3, 1 p.m.
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That's what we call 'staging an event'
Come hit the high notes with us
Please do plan to join us at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam on Tuesday, October 28, from 4-7 p.m. We'll be honoring all of our 2025 certified towns and a brand-new cohort of Climate Leaders.
The Goodspeed opened its doors as a professional musical theatre in 1963 in an historic building on the banks of the Connecticut River in East Haddam. This exceptional venue has hosted over 250 musicals, including over 70 world premieres, and has exported 21 productions to Broadway.
REGISTER SOON because, yes, space is limited. Your hard work and continuing support are of vital importance to us, so we hope to see you on October 28th!
Our 2025 Awards Celebration is generously sponsored by
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