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.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Report Out Now

A proposal for two simple (but foundation-shaking) reforms to eliminate utility conflicts of interest and redirect energy system planning towards benefits for consumers and the climate crisis.

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.

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

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Resources / Report•Nov 01, 2021

RESPECT – Reforming Energy System Planning for Equity and Climate Transformation

Acadia Center’s RESPECT proposal outlines key reforms to utility planning processes to ensure that utility investments and decision-making are aligned with state...

Downloads: RESPECT Report

Resources / Statements & Testimonies•Feb 23, 2022

Acadia Center Testimony in Support of LD 1959

Testimony provided in support of LD 1959, An Act to Ensure Transmission and Distribution Utility Accountability, during the February 22, 2022 public...

Downloads: Acadia Center Testimony in Support of LD 1959

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

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

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Report Out Now

Areas Of Focus

Advance Long-Term Climate Policy

Buildings and Transportation

Transition to Clean Energy Sources

Changing the Climate Conversation

Resources

RESPECT – Reforming Energy System Planning for Equity and Climate Transformation

Acadia Center Testimony in Support of LD 1959

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