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

Grounded in impactful data analysis, inclusive partnerships and collaboration, we are a non-profit organization advocating for clean, consumer-friendly, equitable and livable climate and energy policy.

The Third RGGI Program Review Should Advance Equitable Investments and Climate Goals

Acadia Center is advocating that the financial and emissions benefits of the program prioritize improvements in the communities that have been disproportionately affected by fossil fuel infrastructure.

Connecticut Explores Performance-Based Regulation for the State’s Utilities

After Tropical Storm Isaias left more than 1 million customers in Connecticut without power in August of 2020, adopting a new approach to utility regulation became a necessary conversation in the state and the nation.

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 / 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 / Report•Sep 01, 2022

New England’s Winter Electricity Challenges Call for a Clean Energy Solution

Downloads: Explainer on Clean Energy for Grid Reliability

Record of Accomplishments

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

Record of Accomplishments