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Act On Air Pollution
This Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Outdoor Air Quality Communications Toolkit is a collection of thematically-linked tools designed to raise public awareness and use of the air quality index and to promote healthy and protective actions related to poor air...
CT Electric Utility Regulator’s New Docket and What it Means for School Bus Electrification
In September of 2025, Clean Transportation Communities of Southern Connecticut (CTC) hosted a webinar unpacking how the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority’s (PURA) recent decision on medium and heavy-duty electric vehicle (MHD-EV) charging will shape the...
A Day Of Learning from Branford and Zum’s Trailblazing Ambition on School Bus Electrification
On Wednesday May 28th, The World Resources Institute (WRI)’s Electric School Bus Initiative and Clean Transportation Communities of Southern CT (CTC) convened an electric school bus (ESB) workshop at the bus yard of Branford Public Schools (BPS) and Zum, their...
How and Why Yale University is Transitioning to Cleaner Fuels in Support of a Greener, Healthier Campus
Yale University has set a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2035, progressing to zero actual carbon emissions by 2050. The university has long been at the forefront sustainability and climate efforts, setting its first target in 2005. It is also home to the...
Renewable Diesel Roundtable: A Path Toward Cleaner Fleets in Connecticut
Renewable diesel is a drop-in replacement for traditional diesel, offering fleet operators an opportunity to cut carbon emissions by as much as 50%, with minimal operational changes.
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Leaders On School Bus Electrification Celebrate Progress And Chart The Way Ahead
Electric school buses are rolling out across the country, and millions of school children will benefit from the zero tailpipe emissions, improved student attendance, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel school buses. The latest news on this...
Listening and Learning From Underserved Communities: New Haven Residents Weigh In On Electric Truck Fueling Sites Criteria
As the U.S. transitions to zero-emission vehicles, the U.S. Department of Energy is funding a two-year effort to build a Northeast Freight Corridors Charging Plan. Led by the utility National Grid and supported by a number of Clean Cities and Communities Coalitions,...
On Yale’s Science Hill, a Greener Fuel Powers a Groundbreaking Transformation
At Yale’s Science Hill construction site there are no plumes of black exhaust pumping out of the machines. That’s because the construction equipment is running on R-99 fuel, a cleaner burning alternative to diesel that is made from waste cooking oils. Read more at Yale Sustainability
In CT, some EVs are cheaper than their gas-burning counterparts!
Contrary to popular belief, some new EVs are cheaper than similar gas-burning cars in CT, Rebates on the Chevy Bolt, Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Kona Electric, and Toyota Prius Prime can make them cheaper than conventional counterparts. Details follow.
Are Electric School Buses Safe?
While extremely rare, school bus fires are possible with any type of school bus. In general, electric vehicle fires are much less common than fossil fuel vehicles. A 2016 USDOT study found that school bus fires in the U.S. occur, on average, slightly more than daily, mostly starting in the engine area, running gear, or wheel area.
Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Trainings for CT First Responders – Hartford, New Haven & Eastern CT
92 first responders from around Connecticut attended the EV safety trainings in Windsor Locks, Willimantic and New Haven in 2023 and early 2024. Paul Norwood, director of training at the Connecticut Fire Academy, said electric vehicle fires present a unique challenge...