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How did she get her weatherization costs down from $5,161 to $1,178? Head to the Acadia Center blog to find out how Acadia Center’s Deputy Director of Communications Sam Beairsto leveraged MassSAVE to lower her utility bills and raise the comfort level in her Massachusetts home.

Did you know renters as well as homeowners can benefit from MassSAVE’s programs?

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Acadia Center’s top priority in is the Building Decarbonization Act of 2024. Emily Koo tackles the significance of this legislation in our latest blog, which includes a for any RI residents passionate about climate change.

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Op-Ed: NJ lawmakers must not cave to appeal of ‘alternative fuels’ | NJ Spotlight News RNG scheme is the latest attempt by gas utilities to require New Jersey households to pay more for the gas pipeline network.

📣 On Friday, Jayson Velazquez, our Climate and Energy Justice Policy Associate, joined fellow advocates in Connecticut’s Climate Justice March, issuing a detailed list of equitable solutions to align with its emissions reduction targets.

⚡️From equitable energy solutions to renewable deployment, we’re pushing for meaningful change to align with emission reduction targets.

💡 Let’s amplify our voices and work together for a livable future!

Check out Acadia Center's Heat Pumps explainer and get all of your questions answered about how this technology can usher in the clean energy future in our homes and businesses! https://acadiacenter.org/resource/heat-pumps-explainer/

We're proud to share our wins and impacts for the climate from 2023! Big thanks to Acadia Center supporters for helping make these accomplishments happen.

Acadia Center Major Wins and Impacts in 2023

Senior Advocate and Massachusetts Program Director Kyle Murray's Op-Ed on Massachusetts' recent big win at the Department of Public Utilities and the future of the natural gas system

Amid the climate doom, a bright spot in Mass. Massachusetts' Department of Public Utilities just took an important step towards ending the state's reliance on natural gas forever, writes Kyle Murray.

Offshore wind off Rhode Island’s coast meets a critical need for large-scale carbon-free electricity generation in the Northeast; the benefits of these projects far outweigh the impacts.

The climate crisis threatens our communities as well as our state’s historic and cultural heritage.

Read today’s op-ed in the Boston Globe by Acadia Center’s Senior Policy Advocate and Rhode Island Program Director, Emily Koo and Green Energy Consumers Alliance

Offshore Wind is critical to a livable and equitable future - The Boston Globe Prioritizing ocean views over the climate crisis and the heightened risk to environmental justice communities is a form of energy privilege, write members of the Rhode Island State Committee of the New England for Offshore Wind Coalition.

Massive win for climate action! DPU's groundbreaking Order 20-80-B issued today advances the clean energy future by initiating the transition away from the gas system and promoting efficient, all-electric solutions for buildings.

Acadia Center applauds the bold move by Massachusetts DPU, a crucial step towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 by rejecting false decarbonization solutions and promoting efficient electric solutions like heat pumps.

This marks a pivotal moment in Massachusetts’ building decarbonization strategy, through a managed transition from gas systems to electric heating/cooling solutions for homes and businesses.

As we celebrate this win for Acadia Center, its allies, and the people of Massachusetts, we're gearing up to collaborate on implementing DPU’s directives, ensuring a fair transition for communities & workers, advancing climate, affordability, and reliability goals.

Acadia Center Applauds the Massachusetts D.P.U. for a Groundbreaking, Science-Backed Gas Utility Transition Order Download the Press Release here: MA DPU Gas Utility Order 20-80 Press Release For Immediate Release December 6, 2023 Media Contacts Kyle Murray, Director, State Program Implementation [email protected], 617-742-0054 ext.106 BOSTON — Today, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (D...

Visit https://realoffshorewind.com/ for more OSW facts!

🎉 Welcoming Jamie Dickerson, Senior Director, Clean Energy and Climate Programs 👋

In this leadership role, Jamie helps Acadia Center develop and maintain a strong understanding of the climate and clean energy policy environment in the region and drives efforts to build relationships of trust with policymakers, partners, and stakeholders.

Jamie helps us:

🔎 Identify and shape policies, programs, and initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

🌱 Promote economic prosperity, and advance environmental justice across the region

📝 Shape legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies accordingly

Read more about Jamie and all of Acadia Center's outstanding staff at https://acadiacenter.org/about/our-people/

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🎉 Welcoming Jamie Dickerson, Senior Director, Clean Energy and Climate Programs 👋 In this leadership role, Jamie helps Acadia Center develop and maintain a strong understanding of the climate and clean energy policy environment in the region and drives efforts to build relationships of trust with policymakers, partners, and stakeholders. Jamie helps us: 🔎 Identify and shape policies, programs, and initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 🌱 Promote economic prosperity, and advance environmental justice across the region 📝 Shape legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies accordingly Read more about Jamie and all of Acadia Center's outstanding staff at acadiacenter.org/about/our-people or follow the links in bio 🔗 ----- #cleanenergy #climatechange #climatepolicy #cleanenergyfuture #windpower #renewables #climatecharity

Acadia Center's Pete LaFond debunks some of the most common myths around performance and reliability in the latest piece up on the Acadia Center blog. https://acadiacenter.org/myth-busting-electric-vehicle-charging-and-reliability/

Acadia Center is a proud partner of the 2023 Northeast Summit For A Sustainable Built Environment (NESSBE). NESSBE is an annual conference hosted by the Connecticut Green Building Council and Living Future Community Connecticut.

The theme of this year’s summit is Justice of Place: Energy and Environmental Justice in the Built Environment. At you will hear many perspectives on solutions to address environmental and energy burden in frontline communities.

You can find more information on how to register at: www.nessbe.net

Rhode Island's plan for reducing transportation emissions is misguided.

Adding more car infrastructure, rather than public transportation options that take cars off the road is not an effective solution and won't bring down emissions nearly enough to combat the impact on the climate.

To read more on Rhode Island's emission reduction plan and Acadia Center's position on the matter, check out our latest press coverage here: https://acadiacenter.org/ridots-carbon-reduction-strategy-draws-backlash-from-advocates-for-focus-on-highways/

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Acadia Center is disappointed by the news coming out of regarding the decision on . Acadia Center research has shown RGGI is not just a great way to fight climate change, but serves as an economic engine, improves health outcomes, and can help address social inequities.

Read more about the decision here:

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In response to the release of the Recommendations of the Climate Chief of yesterday, Senior Advocate and Massachusetts Program Director Kyle Murray had this to say:

What is a Clean Heat Standard? How do states benefit from a CHS? What are the key challenges in making an equitable CHS?

The latest in our Climate and Energy Information series addresses the topic of Clean Heat Standards and answers the most significant questions surrounding them.

Clean Heat Standard Explainer

📢 Acadia Center’s Climate and Energy Justice Policy Associate, Jayson Velazquez, will provide a keynote address at the Latine and Puerto Rican Voices for Climate Action Roundtable Discussion! 📆 Wednesday, Oct 18th 1-3pm Legislative Office Building Room 2A 300 Capitol Ave Hartford, CT 🎉 In celebration of Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month, this event is run by Save the Sound and the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity, and Opportunity (CWCSEO) to discuss the unique environmental challenges faced by Latine communities while also highlighting Latine leaders’ dedication to creating a more sustainable and equitable future for all. Join us for a conversation on environmental injustices and solutions between community leaders, academics, and government officials, followed by a legislative response panel, and an update on the Long Island Sound Community Impact Fund (LISCIF) and how LISCIF may support community-based sustainability initiatives. 🔗 in bio https://www.savethesound.org/take-action/upcoming-events/stayengaged/latinevoicesforclimateaction/

Once upon a time, utilities in Massachusetts crafted future plans behind closed doors, without public discussion or scrutiny. Today, there's a more transparent process in place.

Thanks in part to legislation that Acadia Center originally drafted, the Grid Modernization Advisory Council now exists along side the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council, which open up the doors to the decision-making processes that shape the clean energy future.

Acadia Center is proud to have Senior Advocate and Massachusetts Program Director Kyle Murray serving on both councils, where he advises utilities on how to streamline grid modernization, make weatherization and heat pumps more accessible to consumers, and prioritize long-term planning for a distributed, renewable energy system.

These councils decide the scale and speed of decarbonization, and Acadia Center is there to ensure all citizens benefit from those decisions.
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Sunday's Drive Electric Event in Portland, where our Senior Policy Advocate and Program Director, Pete LaFond volunteered to let people drive or ride in his while answering their questions alongside at least 20 other EV owners.

He spent much of his 4 hours offsetting EV misinformation people had seen online, finding that the best way to do that was to just let them drive or ride in his car.

🤓 Clean energy issues are often complicated and wonky, leaving most people in the dark when it comes to renewables, technology, and what they can do for the climate.

📖 Acadia Center is committed to keeping the public involved and informed on clean energy topics, and we're excited to launch a new series of informative handouts beginning with the divisive topic of hydrogen as an energy source. 🧐

👉 Read this brief handout and get all your questions about hydrogen and the clean energy future in the Northeast answered!

🔗 Visit https://acadiacenter.org/resource/hydrogen-and-the-clean-energy-future/ 🔗 to learn more about hydrogen and its viability in the decades to come.

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Calling all - ers! Be sure to catch Acadia Center's Senior Policy Advocate Emily Koo speaking on energy efficiency equity at URI in Kingston next Tuesday 9/19. Learn more about the lecture series and register here:
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📢 Acadia Center is hiring a Senior Director of Climate and Clean Energy Programs.

If you are eager to work with passionate climate and energy experts, apply now on our site!

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Employment Current Openings Acadia Center offers a creative, respectful, and supportive work environment. Please contact us if you are motivated by the prospect of advancing a clean energy, low carbon future. Acadia Center invites applications from highly motivated people with experience in our issues. Acadia....

ICYMI: Acadia Center's Paola Moncada Tamayo speaking about RGGI at the Georgetown University Law Center's webinar series of learning sessions on NY State's efforts to address climate change.

Ensuring Program Stability and Success Through Automatic Program Adjustments This is "Ensuring Program Stability and Success Through Automatic Program Adjustments" by Georgetown University Law Center on Vimeo, the home for high…

The DOE announced nearly $9 billion will be available to states and Tribes from the Inflation Reduction Act for consumer home energy rebate programs, enabling homes to become more energy efficient, upgrade to electric appliances, and cut energy costs.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces State And Tribe Allocations For Home Energy Rebate Program DOE Estimates Inflation Reduction Act’s Direct Consumer Rebates to Save Consumers $1 Billion Annually as Electric Appliances Become More Affordable

“I am heartened by the announcement of these proposed regulations to help curb transportation emissions by the Lamont Administration and the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection,” said Jayson Velazquez, Climate and Energy Justice Policy Associate, Acadia Center.

“Measures like these will strengthen Connecticut’s position as a leader in climate action. I look forward to continued collaboration between the administration and our coalition partners to achieve equitable and timely emissions reductions.”

Connecticut Joins States Across the Region, Announcing Plans to Adopt Live-Saving Clean Cars and Trucks Standards PRESS RELEASE – July 26, 2023 Hartford — Today, Governor Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Energy and the Environment announced that they are moving forward with plans to adopt the Advanced Clean Cars (ACCII), Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) programs this year. Th...

Environmental organizations across New Jersey have joined together to launch the Clean Energy Action Now! campaign.

CLEAN supports policies that will help the state achieve 100% clean energy by 2035. The campaign will raise awareness of the health, economic and climate benefits of clean energy through fact-based information while tackling misinformation spread by fossil fuel interests.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/jqAG50PqiuG