Energy Law (in a Nutshell) – by Joseph P. Tomain and Richard D. Cudahy, 2004
International Energy Conservation Code – by the International Code Council; at the Connecticut State Library.
Utility by Town List – by the Connecticut Dept. of Transportation; updated regularly
Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) – from the North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center and U.S. Dept. of Energy.
National Academies Press publications on energy and energy conservation. Legislative Library subscription; see librarian.
NCSL Energy Bill Tracking Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tracks legislation from 2008-present.
U.S. Electricity Net Generation and Carbon Dioxide Emissions, 1990-2018 – from the SUNY Rockefeller Institute of Government. Includes data on “electricity net generation by source, share of renewable electricity, and carbon dioxide emissions per capita for every state in the United States over a 29-year period.”
U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Databasee – from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Solar Energy Technologies Office, and the U.S. Geological Survey
U.S. Wind Turbine Database – from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the U.S. Dept. of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office, the American Wind Energy Association, and the U.S. Geological Survey
CASE Bulletin – Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering; electronic subscription.
CBIA News – CT Business and Industry Association; print subscription.
State agencies
Dept. of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) – includes the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA)
State boards, commissions, and task forces
Connecticut Energy Efficiency Board
Federal government
Energy Information Administration
Environmental Protection Agency – energy and the environment
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Other organizations
Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE)
National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO)
Other online resources
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (winter heating assistance)
Connecticut law about energy and utility assistance – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries
The Office of Legislative Research writes nonpartisan reports for legislators on various topics. Recent reports related to the Energy and Technology Committee’s subject areas include:
Low-Income Energy and Water Advisory Board – 2025-R-0022
Factors Behind Connecticut’s High Electric Rates – 2025-R-0008
Electricity Demand and Incentives in New England – 2025-R-0003
Offshore Wind Procurement – 2024-R-0200
Public Policy Components of Electric Bills – 2024-R-0132
2024 Acts Affecting Energy and Utilities – 2024-R-0098
Power Outage Compensation – 2024-R-0059
Mitigation Funds for Offshore Wind Projects – 2024-R-0050
Weatherization Assistance Program and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – 2024-R-0028
Alcohol, other drug, and multiple drug use among driversAlcohol, other drug, and multiple drug use among drivers – by the National Transportation Safety Board, 2022
Comprehensive pedestrian safety strategyComprehensive pedestrian safety strategy – by the CT Dept. of Transportation, 2021
Connecticut I-84 corridor congestion relief study – by CDM Smith; published by the Federal Highway Administration and the CT Dept. of Transportation, 2016
Connecticut I-95 corridor congestion relief study – by CDM Smith; published by the Federal Highway Administration and the CT Dept. of Transportation, 2016
Connecticut transportation by the numbers: meeting the state’s need for safe and efficient mobilityConnecticut transportation by the numbers: meeting the state’s need for safe and efficient mobility – by TRIP (The Road Information Program), 2017
Connecticut Type II statewide noise analysis: final Type II noise analysis reportConnecticut Type II statewide noise analysis: final Type II noise analysis report – published by the CT Dept. of Transportation, 2024
Connecticut’s statewide long-range transportation plan – periodic report published by the CT Dept. of Transportation
Dept. of Motor Vehicles Connecticut Integrated Vehicle and Licensing System (CIVLS) information technology security auditDept. of Motor Vehicles Connecticut Integrated Vehicle and Licensing System (CIVLS) information technology security audit – by the Auditors of Public Accounts, 2019
The economic significance of Connecticut automotive dealersThe economic significance of Connecticut automotive dealers – by the CT Center for Economic Analysis, 2021
Governor’s Transportation Finance Panel final report, 2016: reportreport, presentationpresentation, attachmentsattachments, and tables tables
Innovative technology deployment: development of a virtual screening facility pilot project for Connecticut’s commercial vehicle enforcement programInnovative technology deployment: development of a virtual screening facility pilot project for Connecticut’s commercial vehicle enforcement program – by the CT Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE), 2017
Pedestrian traffic fatalities by state – annual report by the Governors Highway Safety Association
Performance audit compliance report: Dept. of Motor Vehicles background check process for student transportation employeesPerformance audit compliance report: Dept. of Motor Vehicles background check process for student transportation employees – by the Auditors of Public Accounts, 2021
Report card for Connecticut’s infrastructureReport card for Connecticut’s infrastructure – by the American Society of Civil Engineers, 2022
Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) – periodic report by the CT Dept. of Transportation
Strategies for improving transportation project delivery performanceStrategies for improving transportation project delivery performance – by the CT Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE), 2016
Sustainability strategies to minimize the carbon footprint for Connecticut bus operationsSustainability strategies to minimize the carbon footprint for Connecticut bus operations – by the CT Academy of Science and Engineering (CASE), 2018
Tolling U.S. highways and bridgesTolling U.S. highways and bridges – by the Congressional Research Service, 2017
Transportation governance and finance: a 50-state review of state legislatures and departments of transportationTransportation governance and finance: a 50-state review of state legislatures and departments of transportation – by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 2016
Transportation infrastructure five-year capital plan – annual report by the CT Dept. of Transportation
Tweed-New Haven Airport economic impacts 2023-2060Tweed-New Haven Airport economic impacts 2023-2060 – by the CT Center for Economic Analysis, 2025
Please note this is not an exhaustive list. Contact the library for these and other reports.
Advance notification of municipal road work to gas, water and other utility companiesAdvance notification of municipal road work to gas, water and other utility companies – by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to PA 22-118 s.462
Automated work zone speed control pilot legislative reportAutomated work zone speed control pilot legislative report – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 21-2 s.304 June
Bus stop enhancement planBus stop enhancement plan – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 23-137 s.22
Clean Air Act fee and state expenditures – annual report by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to CGS 14-49b
Commission on Connecticut’s Development and Future final reportCommission on Connecticut’s Development and Future final report – pursuant to PA 21-29 s.13 and PA 22-74 s.22
Compliance with the Railroad Tax Exemption Program – annual report by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to CGS 13b-230
Connecticut Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board annual report – pursuant to CGS 13b-13a(h)
Connecticut Commuter Rail Council annual report – pursuant to CGS 13b-212c
Connecticut Port Authority annual financial report – pursuant to CGS 1-123(a)
Connecticut Port Authority annual activities summary, operating and financial statements, and legislation recommendations – pursuant to CGS 15-31a(k)
Connecticut Port Authority annual projects and recommendations report – pursuant to CGS 15-31a(o)
Connecticut Port Authority quarterly report on pending and current contracts, small harbor projects, and the State Pier construction project – pursuant to CGS 15-31k
Connecticut Public Transportation Commission annual report and recommendations – pursuant to CGS 13b-11c(d)
Decibel level testingDecibel level testing – by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles; pursuant to PA 22-44 s.19
Eastern Connecticut corridor rail and transit feasibility study (ECRTS)Eastern Connecticut corridor rail and transit feasibility study (ECRTS) – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 21-175 s.20 and PA 23-135 s.10
Electric vehicle reportElectric vehicle report – by the Dept. of Administrative Services; pursuant to CGS 4a-67d(g)
Emissions program reports – monthly reports by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles; pursuant to CGS 14-16h(a)
Idaho stop studyIdaho stop study – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 23-116 s.1
Language offerings for written knowledge permit testingLanguage offerings for written knowledge permit testing – by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles; pursuant to PA 23-40 s.28
Merits and feasibility of establishing a facility to train police officers on the symptoms of cannabis impairmentMerits and feasibility of establishing a facility to train police officers on the symptoms of cannabis impairment – by the Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection; pursuant to PA 21-1 s.165 June
Merits and feasibility of establishing a police phlebotomy programMerits and feasibility of establishing a police phlebotomy program – by the Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection; pursuant to PA 21-1 s.165 June
Methods to improve notification of height restrictions on the Merritt ParkwayMethods to improve notification of height restrictions on the Merritt Parkway – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 17-230 s.10
Metropolitan planning organizations consolidation studyMetropolitan planning organizations consolidation study – by the CT Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations; pursuant to SA 23-13
Microtransit pilot program status reportMicrotransit pilot program status report – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 22-40 s.23
Municipal automated enforcement (speed camera and red light camera) plans status – annual report by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to CGS 14-307h
No turn on red reportNo turn on red report – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 23-116 s.1
Preliminary development of a wrong way rumble strip using high-performance concretePreliminary development of a wrong way rumble strip using high-performance concrete – published by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 23-51 s.5
Q Bridge west shore and east shore properties (I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Program parcel inventory)Q Bridge west shore and east shore properties (I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing Corridor Improvement Program parcel inventory) – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 19-161 s.12
Shore Line East service scenariosShore Line East service scenarios – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 24-40 s.53
State fleet composition and fuel usage report – annual report by the Dept. of Administrative Services; pursuant to CGS 4a-67d
State-wide policy and interagency approach to eliminate all transportation-related fatalities and severe injuries – annual report by the Vision Zero Council; pursuant to CGS 13b-23b
Statewide Senior Center Workgroup reportStatewide Senior Center Workgroup report – pursuant to PA 21-7
Status of the transportation carbon dioxide reduction target and strategic planStatus of the transportation carbon dioxide reduction target and strategic plan – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to CGS 13b-23f
Taxi and transportation network company (TNC) service levels for individuals with disabilities – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 19-161 s.42
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Vegetation management guidelines – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 23-135 s.33
Wait time reports – by the Dept. of Motor Vehicles; annual report pursuant to CGS 14-11e(a) and monthly report pursuant to CGS 14-11e(b)
Wrong way detection pilot project – annual report by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to CGS 13a-97e
Wrong Way Driving Detection System (WWDDS) reportWrong Way Driving Detection System (WWDDS) report – by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 23-51 s.4
Traffic Safety Culture Index – annual report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety
Transportation Fast Facts – periodic report by the CT Dept. of Transportation
Connecticut Crash Data Repository – data from the Dept. of Emergency Services and Public Protection (formerly the Dept. of Public Safety) and the Dept. of Transportation; hosted by the University of Connecticut.
Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) – from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Compiles annual data on fatal injuries from motor vehicle traffic crashes.
NCSL Autonomous Vehicles Bill Tracking Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tracks legislation from 2017-present.
NCSL Traffic Safety Bill Tracking Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Tracks legislation from 2007-present.
NCSL Transportation Funding and Finance Bill Tracking Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tracks legislation from 2013-present.