An organization that has well-researched solutions for the climate problems that have been facing us for years.
Acadia Center's deep understanding, clear communication and trusted relationships allow clean energy legislation to more forward in New England and beyond. When choosing non profits to work with and support, Acadia Center is a clear choice and a valuable investment.
Acadia Center is an innovative and highly impactful organization advocating for an equitable transition to clean energy in the northeast. I first became aware of them about 10 years ago. They were the first organization that I heard clearly and simply articulate the essential components of the clean energy transition: increased efficiency especially in building envelopes, appliances, and lighting; run transportation and appliances as much as possible on electricity instead of fossil fuels; and run the grid with clean sources of generation. Those concepts as a whole are well accepted now but they weren't when I first heard them. They are not well known but have advocated for clean energy policies very effectively, in coordination with other groups, with PUCs, state agencies and legislatures.
Great people and great work!! Their continued work to advance important climate policies is a breath of fresh air in this sometimes toxic legislative environment.
Acadia Center brings a level of technical expertise to environmental advocacy that few other organizations can match. I have had the pleasure of interacting with Acadia on several occasions and am continually impressed with their vision of clean energy policy and their incredibly dedicated and thoughtful staff.
I have made annual contributions to Acadia Center over the past three years and am continuously impressed with the quality of work they produce. Acadia Center's on-the-ground advocacy work, combined with their data-centered analysis of energy & climate issues, makes the organization a valuable piece of the overall environmental movement in the northeast.
Great organization that is smart and effective in reducing climate change while addressing the need for energy justice! More impactful than organizations many times it's size!
I am on the Board and am a former Board Chair. This is a brilliant environmental think-tank and advocacy organization that has successfully led really important efforts to combat climate change, particularly in the energy and transportation sectors. It's staff is energetic and brilliant, It's impact for good has been tremendous, and it is run on a very sound financial and management basis.
I worked for another environmental organization for many years, and worked with Acadia Center's staff on many occasions. They provide analysis that simply no one else in the advocacy community is doing; one of my colleagues referred to them as "the smart kids in the class". They have been an essential force behind energy efficiency programs in several states, and as we know, the cheapest energy is the energy we don't use. They have provided crucial organizing leadership to many coalitions of groups, including multi-state alliances to push initiatives such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Acadia's work is crucial to the care and keeping of our environment, the sustainability of our energy landscape and the strength of our communities.
Acadia Center (formerly Known as Environment Northeast) has been doing cutting edge work on climate change for 25 years. They work on pragmatic, research-based approaches to solving tough challenges, and they’ve achieved demonstrable results. Acadia Center doesn’t just raise alarms about environmental problems—its smart, dedicated staff thinks strategically and offers real world solutions.
I have been a follower and supporter of Acadia Center for many years, really since its inception. I think it is one of the most effective environmental organizations currently working. I'm always impressed by the depth and expertise of their publications and presentations as well as by their focus on finding solutions that reflect and connect voices from all segments of society—business, government, community organizations, activists, and advocacy groups. I'm also impressed by their approach to management, which shows integrity and respect for precious donations—they don't waste money. The Acadia Center is doing the challenging, long-term work we need to create a safer, better environmental future.
For decades, climate change has been a threat to our planet. Many groups and organizations have worked hard to inform leaders and the public that serious policies need to be enacted if the challenge of climate change is to be addressed. Acadia Center has proved itself a champion in this effort. Acadia Center reaches and connects with a broad spectrum of leaders in business, government, environment organizations, the public to recognize the need to find common ground. The Acadia Center’s success in achieving collaborations shows itself in their many projects from roadmaps for municipalities and states to helping to launch the prototype for mitigating carbon emissions through the establishment of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative involving ten states-a major achievement.
Acadia Center is a role model for achieving objectives and understanding of how essential collaborations are along side credible information and reliable data that clearly describes the impact of climate change. Acadia Center reports are examples of respected research that influencers, the public, and others can refer to when determining solutions to climate change issues.
The impact of Acadia Center is formidable. A low budget, high quality diverse staff, clear goals and objectives have proven successful in achieving a major impact on addressing climate change. We are grateful for Acadia Center.
Acadia Center is a fantastic organization. They don't just take a dooms-day approach to climate change, but are incredibly solutions-oriented. They've been ahead of the curve on major initiatives, such as the country's first mandatory market-based program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and modernizing power grid systems. I love that they produce reports on the efficacy of the programs they've worked on, and that their materials are easy to understand and visually pleasing. Overall, I'm impressed with their research-based approach, the quality of their work, and the successes they've advanced for our environment and communities.
Environment Northeast is an exceptional organization that advocates for environmental policy that improves the quality of air and water. They also monitor negative government and corporate policies which have detrimental impact the environment.
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Environment Northeast makes change happen. They advocate and create policy change that benefits the general population. These are bright, conscientious people who fight for us to have fewer emmissions and environmental toxins through policy change. I have followed ENE for years and would like to see them expand their work further. I do hope they get the recognition they deserve. A truly wonderful not for profit.
As a research and advocacy organization, Environment Northeast provides invaluable resources for local, state, and federal stakeholders charged with environmental policy-making decisions. ENE is a great resource for articulate and non-partisan assessments of environmental issues and challenges affecting Eastern Canada and New England states. Currently at stake are the budgetary constraints of state and local governments to continue investments in long-term energy efficiency plans. To date, ENE has proven itself a remarkably effective champion of green industry and cleaner environmental standards that will positively impact job growth and state budgets over the long-term.
Environment Northeast provides exceptional quality information to both the general public and policy makers. The leadership and staff members are impressive in every way--the depth and breadth of their knowledge, passion for their mission, and ability to make strategic decisions that move the environmental agenda forward in the most meaningful ways. The management structure results in a lean, fiscally responsible organization that is genuinely effective.
I am impressed with the wealth of data and information I receive and that is made availabale to the public. The depth and scope of this organization's work is strong and effective. As a donor, I am also pleased at their planning and setting of priorities along with a thoughtful budget that does not waste scarce dollars. Environment northeast, in my experience, has a dedicated, knowledgeable hardworking staff. They are goal oriented, successful and enjoy a great reputation among their peers. They respond to my questions and are always helpful Great organization