Acadia Center

We research, advocate and implement bold, achievable clean energy solutions that benefit all communities. 📍Northeast USA

[WRI Finance @WRIFinance]

Public financing for transmission & distribution infrastructure can reduce costs to ratepayers in the US region of New England, according to new research from @AcadiaCtr and @cleanaircatf -- as much as a 43% reduction from business-as-usual.

https://t.co/SGHRci7Fh4

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

"Thank you to Rep. Carson and House leadership for the opportunity to present on energy costs and affordability last week. We're grateful for the chamber's continued leadership on clean energy solutions." - Emily Koo

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

Last week, Will Taylor and Emily Koo represented Acadia Center in front of the Rhode Island House to demonstrate how clean energy and energy efficiency make energy more affordable for Rhode Islanders, not less. (Photo by Connor Dutton, RI Capitol TV)

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

"It was a privilege to discuss with legislators how energy bills are lower today because of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Cuts to those same programs will lead to increased household costs, pollution and undermine the state's climate strategy." - Will Taylor

[Clean Air Task Force @cleanaircatf]

New analysis from CATF + @AcadiaCtr finds that public financing mechanisms could significantly reduce the cost of building and upgrading transmission infrastructure in New England by up to 43% – delivering more than $9 billion in savings over 40 years.

https://t.co/1d3KYTNT3H

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

Acadia Center and @cleanaircatf found that public financing mechanisms could significantly lower transmission costs in New England—delivering $9.5 billion in savings for customers. Join us on 5/27 for a webinar to learn more: https://t.co/JQ89FWyW4f

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

@cleanaircatf We can't slow energy demand but we can control how we finance the grid expansion needed to meet it. Smarter financing can help deliver a more affordable, reliable, and clean energy system. Find out how: https://t.co/4ZDuD8aetu

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

At a time when affordability couldn't be more urgent for customers, @CleanairCATF and @AcadiaCtr have found an unexpected opportunity to cut electricity costs in New England ➡️ how regions finance electrical transmission. https://t.co/4ZDuD8aetu

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

@cleanaircatf Key takeaways:
🔸 Transmission costs are among the highest in the U.S.
🔸 Financing structures are a major driver
🔸 Public financing can deliver billions in savings
🔸 States have practical pathways to act now

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

Rep. Lauren Carson hosted staff from @AcadiaCtr for a State House briefing on energy cost drivers and a dialogue on solutions today.

The event can be viewed online: https://t.co/ksNTqIKkwH

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

What do Maine's electricity grid plans mean for climate, clean energy, affordability, resilience, equity and justice? Join us at this Union of Concerned Scientists webinar on Wednesday, May 13th (tomorrow) at 12pm EST.

Register here: https://t.co/if3jhv0e8P

[Clean Air Task Force @cleanaircatf]

This week, join Clean Air Task Force and @AcadiaCtr for a webinar on how leveraging public financing tools can help mitigate these issues by lowering costs, improving project certainty, and speeding project development.

Register: https://t.co/brcvesoPKb

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

2012: Acadia Center (then Environment Northeast) filed a complaint against utilities in the Northeast.
2026: FERC decided, Acadia Center won.
Outcome: $1B or more will be returned to ratepayers from years of overpaying and more renewables can connect to the grid #earthday2026

[WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom @CapPressRoom]

@jamie_dickerson of @AcadiaCtr lays out the case for continuing to implement New York's 2019 law to fight climate change. #CLCPA

https://t.co/yWPT7RDtj1

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

"'We could cut all these clean energy programs now and save a little on bills, but we’re still going to be in a constant cycle of natural gas costs going up unless we figure out how to break the cycle,' said Mr. Murray of Acadia Center." https://t.co/i7HSVvc42l

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

Rising oil and gas prices are driving our energy bills up. Now is not the time to backtrack on clean energy that will make New York communities healthier and lower our bills.
Send a letter to your legislator: https://t.co/aWp2WisJbB

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

The cheapest megawatt is the one you don’t use. Rolling back energy efficiency only leaves RI more exposed to expensive fossil fuels. Acadia Center's Emily Koo testified in opposition to the EE cuts proposed in @GovDanMcKee 's budget before the House Finance Committee:

[Marie French @m_jfrench]

A long read from former @NYSERDA official @jamie_dickerson on Gov. Kathy Hochul's effort to roll back the climate law after "hundreds of hours" of work by state staff.

"Governor Hochul’s opportunity is to pair courage with conviction," he writes.

https://t.co/2SINN7SMr9

[Acadia Center @AcadiaCtr]

Last week, @GovKathyHochul signaled a roll back of the Climate Act to "protect New Yorkers’ pocketbooks.” But climate action and energy affordability already go hand-in-hand. We can save the Climate Act while protecting NY families from rising costs:

https://t.co/KcnTjOsiYk