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We advance bold, effective clean energy solutions for a livable climate in the Northeast and beyond. State and community action is needed now more than ever.

Acadia Center was founded in 1998 with the belief that we cannot wait for federal climate policy, and that states can ignite national action. We are committed to helping meet and exceed the climate goals that will improve the lives of people and their communities.

10/07/2026

📣 Welcoming Acadia Center’s newest team members, who joined us this summer and fall: Neeti Sabnani, Erin McCarten, Conrad Jarzebowski and Benjamin Adams.

09/29/2026

📈 An independent analysis on fair rates for heat pump customers in Rhode Island by Switchbox has shed light on the glaring issue of overcharging, and Acadia Center was glad to commission this report alongside Environmental Defense Fund, Conservation Law Foundation and Green Energy Consumers Alliance.

🚨 Rhode Island’s 2025 Climate Action Strategy underscores the need for a dramatic increase in heat pump adoption—an equitable electric rate for heat pump customers is foundational to transforming the way that we heat our buildings and support affordability.

Get all the details by downloading the report - link in bio 🔗

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CLF Environmental Defense Fund Green Energy Consumers

09/22/2026

The data tells the story. When states invest the revenue they receive from RGGI, consumers will come out ahead.

RGGI has been New England’s cornerstone carbon market for more than 17 years. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is an effort by a coalition of states to cap power sector emissions and return the emissions allowance revenue to states for reinvestment.

This looks like:

💰 $2.6B in lifetime bill savings across 10 RGGI states
📈 A 4-to-1 return on investment since 2008
⚡️ 61% of investments going to energy efficiency

RGGI should be seen for its return on investment over the long term for residents and businesses, as well as significant contributions to reducing power sector GHG emissions in the region (37% reduction in New England power sector emissions since program inception in 2001).

Learn more with Acadia Center’s latest Fact Sheet - RGGI’s impacts in New England: Setting the Record Straight on Costs and Benefits.

09/15/2026

Mariah Hernandez-Fitch, a rising second-year student at Tulane University Law School, joined Acadia Center this summer as the Roger E. Koontz Fellow in Law and Climate Policy.

She was drawn to Acadia Center because this fellowship allowed her to bring her experience as a citizen of the United Houma Nation and commitment to indigenous rights into the energy space, examining how permitting, regulation, and financing affect whether Tribal Nations and First Nations can shape and own clean energy projects.

“This fellowship taught me to ask deeper questions about how the project was developed, whether the community was involved, and who will benefit from it over time. I also learned how much energy work depends on administrative law and regulatory decisions that may seem small but can determine whether an entire project succeeds. I now see clean energy as more than technology. It is also about thoughtful planning, strong community relationships, and creating benefits that can last for generations.”

Thank you, Mariah, for your great work with Acadia Center this summer!

08/11/2026

Utility companies have teams of lawyers and experts hired to ensure that energy system regulations favor THIER bottom line.

How does the average person with skyrocketing energy bills even compete with that?

There IS a solution, and several states have already started using it.

Acadia Center’s Senior Policy Advocate Anya Poplavska breaks it down in this video ⬆️

What do you think, does this concept for empowering consumers make sense?

07/22/2026

Data centers have become synonymous with skyrocketing energy costs for regular ratepayers, but there are solutions that can help mitigate the their financial and environmental impact. Watch until the end for 5 ways data centers could engage differently with the communities to keep rates reasonable and air and water quality safe.

Visit acadiacenter.org to download the Data Center explainer - link in bio.

07/21/2026

Again in 2026, local solar and energy efficiency saved New Englanders HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS during the July 4th heat wave.

Acadia Center’s new models are showing just how important energy efficiency is to stabilizing the grid and energy costs.

Link in bio to download the full report 🔗

07/01/2026

40% drop in emissions, $11.4 billion generated for clean energy and weatherization for low-income households. That’s what RGGI has accomplished for its member states since it launched. Today we celebrate the return of Virginia to the coalition, with Senior Policy and Data Analyst Paola Moncada Tamayo breaking down how the state stands to gain from rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Dig into the details at the Acadia Center blog, visit acadiacenter.org or visit the link in bio 🔗 for more.

06/11/2026

It’s not a question of IF but HOW New England will expand clean energy, grid infrastructure and other technologies to meet decarbonization goals in the coming years—especially with energy affordability now a top concern across the region.

Acadia Center and Clean Air Task Force have identified a huge opportunity to effectively meet both goals—decarbonization and affordability—through public financing of transmission optimization.

👉 Transmission investment can lower system costs because it allows cheaper, cleaner generation to interconnect more quickly, while reducing reliance on natural gas—the key driver of regional electricity supply prices.

👉 Public financing has the potential to deliver billion-dollar savings to New England ratepayers as the region invests in the build-out and modernization of its power grid.

Don’t miss our latest joint report: A Smarter Way to Pay: Public Financing for Affordable Transmission Development and catch the webinar replay.

🔗 Links to download and watch in bio.

05/26/2026

“It was a privilege to have the opportunity to discuss with legislators how energy bills are lower today because of renewable energy and energy efficiency, and how cuts to those same programs will lead to increased household costs, pollution and undermine the state’s climate strategy.” - Will Taylor, Strategy Director of Infrastructure and Resilience

“Thank you to Rep. Carson and House leadership for the opportunity to present on energy costs and affordability last week. We’re grateful for the chamber’s continued leadership on clean energy solutions.” - Emily Koo, Senior Policy Advocate and Rhode Island Program Director

Last week, Will and Emily represented Acadia Center in front of the Rhode Island House to demonstrate how clean energy and energy efficiency make energy more affordable for Rhode Islanders, not less.

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Rockport, ME
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http://www.acadiacenter.org/

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