Key Opportunities in 2023: Acadia Center's Vision Webinar Summary
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In our most recent webinar, Acadia Center’s Vice President of Programs, Amy Boyd, was joined by Ben Butterworth, Paola Tamayo, and Oliver Tully to discuss the major accomplishments Acadia Center experienced in 2022 and set sights on what Acadia Center hopes to accomplish in 2023. For those who were not able to join the webinar, you can view the recording and a written summary here.
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Hot Topic: Dispelling the Myths about Induction Stoves
By Amy Boyd and Sarah Salkowski
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Induction stoves have become a hot topic as of late, and we want to set the record straight. Are induction stoves as powerful as gas? Will you need to replace all your cookware if you switch to induction? How can you drive costs down and utilize federal and state rebates to afford a new induction stovetop? We tackle all these questions and more in this blog, so if you want to learn more, you can read that here.
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Impact of the Grid Modernization Council in Massachusetts Already Taking Shape
By Kyle Murray
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In August of 2022, Governor Baker signed comprehensive climate legislation which required the development of a Grid Modernization Advisory Council. While it has yet to be fully developed, Acadia Center is hopeful that this Council will ensure that utility grid modernization plans are regularly updated, maximize benefits delivered to ratepayers, and provide for greater stakeholder input and public participation. To read more about the current and future impacts of this new Council, check out our blog on the matter.
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Massachusetts DPU Continues Fossil Fuel Dominant Business as Usual
By Oliver Tully and Kyle Murray
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In December, the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities approved a petition by Eversource Energy to supply new gas service in the Town of Douglas, MA. This means Eversource must build new gas distribution infrastructure, which Acadia Center has argued against, as it is at odds with Massachusetts’ climate goals and is not in the public interest. The Douglas case makes it clearer than ever that Acadia Center’s RESPECT proposal and the reform it seeks would create more transparency and inclusion in situations where fossil fuel interests traditionally dominate the conversation. You can read more about the Douglas case and the RESPECT reforms here.
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