The Map Room

Note: Map descriptions are current as of their publication date. Source websites may offer more recent data than described.

Energy and Technology


Map Title: National U.S. Gas Prices by County
Interactive: Yes
Printable: Yes
Description: See gas prices by county for Connecticut and the nation.


Map Title: Physical Grid Protection Laws
Interactive: Yes
Printable: No
Description: This 2023 map from the National Conference of State Legislators tracks states that have enacted legislation to protect the physical integrity and security of electric grid utilities and deter people from jeopardizing the security of energy infrastructure by (1) requiring security systems for certain substations, (2) enhancing penalties for damaging utility infrastructure, and (3) creating a cause of action for anyone injured by the infrastructure damage.


Map Title: State and Federal Renewable Energy Initiatives
Interactive: Yes
Printable: Yes
Description: DSIRE provides a map connected to a database of nationwide initiatives that promote renewable energy. Connecticut has 49 such initiatives listed on the map.


Map Title: State Energy Efficiency Scorecard
Interactive: Yes
Printable: Yes
Description: The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy ranked states on six energy policy areas and the energy efficiency of those policies. Connecticut finished 9th in 2022.


Map Title: State Renewable Portfolio Standards and Goals
Interactive: Yes
Printable: Yes
Description: This National Conference of State Legislatures map shows states and territories that have renewable portfolio standards or voluntary renewable energy standards or targets. Generally, these standards or targets require utilities to sell a specified percentage or amount of renewable electricity.


Map Title: Broadband Speeds and Availability in the United States
Interactive: Yes
Printable: Yes
Description: This National Telecommunications and Information Administration map shows the percentage of each county's residents with access to download speeds of at least 6mbps.