Acadia Center helps forge the way to the clean energy future we all deserve.

We fight for economic and environmental policies that will have the greatest impact on carbon emissions for our region.

Acadia Center takes a bold, holistic approach to re-visioning the Northeast's energy system.

Grounded in impactful data analysis, inclusive partnerships and collaboration, we advocate for clean, consumer-friendly, equitable and livable climate and energy policy.

Areas Of Focus

Acadia Center forms strategic alliances and engages all stakeholders—legislators, business and community leaders, advocacy and environmental justice groups—to press for next-generation solutions and ensure long-term results.

Advance Long-Term Climate Policy

We analyze reliable data to chart long-term pathways that address climate change.

Buildings and Transportation

A cleaner, more consumer-friendly economy will require replacing fossil fuel use in buildings and transportation with clean, modern, and electric choices.

Transition to Clean Energy Sources

We focus on the power generation sector - essential to supplying the clean electricity our homes and transportation will need.

Changing the Climate Conversation

We widen the solutions circle to move us all forward toward a clean energy economy.

Resources

Acadia Center develops effective policy reforms that are directly informed by years of experience in on-the-ground implementation.

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Resources / Statements & Testimonies•Dec 17, 2020

2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard – Press Release

Rockport, ME – Massachusetts has lost its energy efficiency crown to California, after 9 years on top of the national rankings for...

Downloads: 2020 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard Press Release

Resources / Statements & Testimonies•Dec 21, 2020

Acadia Center Applauds Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Governors for Regional Action to Reduce Tailpipe Pollution

BOSTON — Today, three states and the District of Columbia announced their plan for a regional program to cut tailpipe pollution while...

Downloads: Press Release

Latest Blog and News

Latest / Blog•Jul 12, 2021

Summer Legislative Update: Massachusetts

Only 6 months into the marathon 2021-2022 legislative session, Massachusetts has already passed landmark climate legislation. Among other things, the Next Generation...

Jul 12, 2021

Latest / Blog•Jul 11, 2021

Summer Legislative Update: Rhode Island

Acadia Center’s leadership on climate, energy, and equity issues was on full display during Rhode Island’s 2021 regular General Assembly session, as...

Jul 11, 2021

Latest / Blog•Jul 11, 2021