We Have to Be Bold

For the future to be climate safe, we can't afford to play it safe. We have to be bold. Acadia Center is working to cut carbon emissions in the Northeast by 50% or more by the year 2030.

Envisioning Possibilities

Working at the intersection of government, industry, grassroots organizations, advocates and communities, Acadia Center develops courageous solutions for our region's systemic energy challenges.
Our Mission

Our People

Acadia Center’s staff members are respected experts in economics, policy, and law. They combine passion for public service with diligence and professional ability, making them uniquely effective agents for progress and change.

Melissa Birchard

Director, Clean Energy & Grid Reform

Amy Boyd

Director of Policy

Sam Buntich

Development and Communications Associate

Ben Butterworth

Senior Manager, Climate and Energy Analysis

Amy McLean

Senior Policy Advocate and Connecticut Director

Kyle Murray

Massachusetts Senior Policy Advocate

Sarah Salkowski

Staff Writer & Communications Associate

Daniel L. Sosland

President

Chelsea Sprague

Office Manager

Oliver Tully

Director, Utility Innovation and Reform

Hank Webster

Senior Policy Advocate & Rhode Island Director

Joy Yakie

Environmental Justice Associate

Employment

Acadia Center’s staff members combine multi-disciplinary skill sets and have a deep commitment to achieving results. We use a collaborative team approach to leverage expertise and develop successful strategies.
Employment

Financials

Acadia Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and relies on the generosity of individual donors and foundations to finance its work and daily operations. We are very grateful for their ongoing support.
Financials

Contact

Acadia Center’s offices and staff are in multiple locations in the northeast U.S.
  • Boston

    198 Tremont Street, Suite 415

    Boston, MA 02111-4705

  • Hartford

    21 Oak Street, Suite 202

    Hartford, CT 06106-8015

  • Providence

    144 Westminster Street, Suite 203

    Providence, RI 02903-2216

  • Rockport

    PO Box 583

    Rockport, ME 04856-0583

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