ACT | The Alliance for Climate Transition

✨🎁 Celebrating the Holiday Season with the ACT Team! 🎁✨ This Monday, our ACT team gathered for a festive holiday dinner, reflecting on a year filled with impactful work, inspiring collaborations, and meaningful progress toward a clean energy future. We’re grateful for our dedicated staff whose passion and commitment drive ACT’s mission forward every day. From advancing climate policy to supporting cleantech innovators, none of our achievements would be possible without this incredible team: Joe Curtatone, Alistair Pim, Natasha Perez, PMP, Aaron Jeffrey Frederick, Barry Reaves, Tim Snyder, Natalie Hildt Treat, Beth Zonis, Andrea DeGiovanni, MBA, Magdalena Wilk, Olivia LaRoche, Oliwia Krupinska, and Hannah Goetz. Wishing all our partners, supporters, and friends a joyful holiday season and a bright, sustainable New Year! #HappyHolidays #ACTTeam #ClimateAction #CleanEnergyFuture #Gratitude #SeasonOfThanks #ClimateLeadership #TeamCelebration

🎉 Exciting Milestone for ACT Member Commonwealth Fusion Systems 🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate our member Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) for announcing plans to build the world’s first grid-scale nuclear fusion plant in Virginia, in partnership with Dominion Energy. This groundbreaking project will provide 400 megawatts of clean, firm power — a critical step toward decarbonizing the energy-intensive data center sector. Located near Virginia’s booming Data Center Alley, the plant represents a major leap in fusion energy development. CFS, a Massachusetts Institute of Technology spinoff backed by leading innovators like Bill Gates, is pioneering high-temperature superconducting technologies to accelerate fusion’s commercial potential. As the fusion industry continues to advance, with private investments exceeding $8 billion, CFS is leading the charge toward a carbon-free future powered by limitless fusion energy. Congratulations to CFS for setting a bold vision for the future of clean energy! 🔗 Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/en6Kiq8j #FusionEnergy #CleanEnergyInnovation #ClimateTech #EnergyTransition #ACTLeadership #MemberSpotlight #GridModernization #Decarbonization #DataCenterEnergy #ClimateAction

🧭 Charting the Path Forward for Massachusetts’ Future Grid 💡 We’re excited to share the final recommendations from the Transitioning to the Future Grid in MA event series, a collaborative effort by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and ACT | The Alliance for Climate Transition. This year-long initiative convened nearly 300 stakeholders from across the Massachusetts grid landscape through three dynamic events focused on brainstorming and solutions-building. Together, we explored how to transition to a cleaner, more resilient, and efficient grid. Key Highlights: 🔋 Event 1: Exploring Strategies for an Efficient Grid Transition 🔥 Event 2: Transforming Ideas into Solutions 📊 Event 3: Draft Recommendations for a Path Forward These events featured expert presentations, fireside chats, and collaborative discussions with key leaders, including: Rebecca L Tepper, Secretary, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs; Dr. Emily Reichert, CEO, MassCEC; Melissa Lavinson, Executive Director, Massachusetts Office of the Energy Transformation; James Van Nostrand, Chair, Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities; Elizabeth Mahony, Commissioner, Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER); Andrew Schneller, National Grid; and, Digaunto Chatterjee, Eversource Energy. The final recommendations reflect a shared commitment to building a sustainable energy future and serve as a call to action for continued progress. Learn more about the event series on MassCEC's website: https://lnkd.in/e-fskj-6 We’re proud to have played a role in convening such a dedicated and diverse group of stakeholders. Thank you to all who participated and contributed to this critical conversation. And a special shoutout to Alistair Pim from ACT and Sarah Cullinan at MassCEC for making this happen! #FutureGridMA #CleanEnergy #GridModernization #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #ACTLeadership #MassCEC #StakeholderEngagement

⭐ Reflecting on Leadership & Looking Ahead ⭐ Yesterday, ACT held our end-of-year Board of Directors meeting at our partner, The Engine Accelerator, marking a moment of gratitude and reflection. We had the honor of celebrating two of our founding board members, Nick d'Arbeloff and Stephen Cowell, as they retire from the Board. Since ACT’s inception as the New England Clean Energy Council, Nick and Steve have been pillars of leadership, innovation, and advocacy in the climate economy. Their unwavering commitment has shaped ACT into the impactful organization it is today. We are deeply thankful for their vision and service. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our board members who joined us for this important meeting and who continue to champion ACT’s mission, including our Chairman, Daniel Goldman, and Vice Chair, Tina Bennett, Amy Duffuor, Emily Reichert, Mitch Tyson, Russ Landon, Lisa Frantzis, Collin Yip, Jim Hunt, Heather Takle, Dave Wilby, Melissa Lavinson, Greg King, Laura Bartsch, Shawn Jones, Mary Wambui, and many more! Your dedication drives our success and strengthens our efforts to accelerate the climate transition. As we close out this year, we look forward to building on the foundation laid by leaders like Nick and Steve and working together toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. Another huge thank you to our staff who joined us yesterday as well, including ACT President Joe Curtatone, Natasha Perez, PMP, Aaron Jeffrey Frederick, Barry Reaves, Tim Snyder, Alistair Pim, Beth Zonis, and Hannah Goetz. #ClimateLeadership #ACTBoardMeeting #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ThankYou

#ICYMI ACT and Advanced Energy Group released the results from our 2024 Northeast Clean Transportation Summit at Con Edison! 🌎 💡 Check out what attendees identified as a critical obstacle to fleet electrification that we can collectively address in the next 12 months 👇 👇 #Electrification #FleetElectrification #ClimateEconomy #Climate

🌍 Breaking the Climate Partisan Divide 🌿 Our former Bekenstein Climate Fellow Isabela Valencia, writing in collaboration with Grace Gibson-Snyder, delivers a powerful call for environmental advocates to rethink strategy: We need a broader, more inclusive climate movement that crosses political divides. Despite years of activism—from protests to policy advocacy—climate progress remains constrained by deep partisan divides. Climate change cannot be a perpetual political tug-of-war. With unified government control rarely lasting long, relying solely on one party is unsustainable. The Way Forward: 🔹 Invest in climate engagement across the political spectrum. 🔹 Support center-right organizing to counter fossil fuel influence. 🔹 Build coalitions that make climate action a shared national priority. As Isabela and Grace argue, we must expand our reach, engage beyond our comfort zones, and fight climate misinformation everywhere — not just where we expect support. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eJgs4RZd Let’s commit to building a truly inclusive, bipartisan climate movement. The stakes are too high for anything less. #ClimateAction #BipartisanSolutions #ClimateJustice #EnvironmentalAdvocacy #PolicyChange #EnergyTransition

🌍 Faces of the Climate Economy: Olivia LaRoche ☀️ is Leading the Charge in Cleantech Acceleration 💡 At ACT | The Alliance for Climate Transition, we celebrate the innovators shaping the future of our climate economy. This week, for our last "Faces of the Climate Economy" highlight in our 2024 series, we are proud to spotlight our very own Olivia LaRoche, Program Manager, Cleantech Open Northeast / ACT. ✨ Olivia has experience working with a variety of environmental organizations, in policy and nonprofit groups at both the local and national levels. She holds a bachelor's degree in international relations and political science from Wellesley College and is originally from midcoast Maine. Olivia has a passion for and commitment to climate change mitigation and business sustainability that inspires us every day! 🌟 As 2024 comes to a close, we'd like to reflect on why our "Faces of the Climate Economy" initiative is so important to us: we all have something to offer the movement. The leaders working to save our planet and build an inclusive and thriving climate economy are a diverse and powerful group. We are: Sanchali Pal, Eleanor "Ellie" Rusling, Lingchen Kong, Donnel Baird, Phil Coupe, Tess Feigenbaum, Pam McDermott, Mary Wambui, Swapnil Shah, Diana Yousef-Martinek, Judy Chang, Laura Bartsch, Austin Whitman, Celine King, Tim Fu, Brett Feldman, Kristina Perez, Dennis Villanueva, Serena Tolar, MBA, Beach Sisters Peer Leaders, Ainsley Morrison, Shiv Bhakta ☀️, and so, so many more! 🌟 Learn more about inspiring leaders shaping the world here: https://lnkd.in/ezBGhveJ Let’s foster innovation, collaboration, and leadership to create a sustainable tomorrow. 🌎✨

🌍 Leading with Facts, Driving Economic Growth: The Climate Transition Imperative A recent Pew Research Center study reveals key insights into how Americans view climate change, its economic impacts, and needed policy actions. With economic concerns front and center, half of Americans remain uncertain about whether climate policies help or hurt the U.S. economy. The path forward is clear: We must center facts and highlight how climate action drives economic growth. From clean energy job creation to business incentives for carbon capture, climate policies can bolster the economy while protecting our planet. The challenge: 🔹 69% of Americans believe large corporations are doing too little on climate. 🔹 60% say state officials are falling short. The opportunity: ✅ 83% support tax credits for home energy efficiency upgrades. ✅ 79% back tax incentives for businesses investing in carbon capture tech. Americans are ready for solutions—but frustration with political gridlock and misinformation clouds progress. At ACT, we believe facts must lead the conversation to unlock the full potential of the climate economy. Together, we can: 🔋 Accelerate clean energy adoption 💰 Drive economic investment 🌿 Ensure a sustainable future Let’s rise above the noise and build a climate-forward economy grounded in innovation, truth, and opportunity. Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/er_VPX9c And don't forget to check out our misinformation tracker that can help us all lead with facts: https://lnkd.in/etcf_SGD #ClimateAction #EconomicGrowth #CleanEnergy #ClimateEconomy #Sustainability

🌎 Where Do We Go from Here on Climate? A Path for Jobs, Economy, and Resilience 💪 In a recent op-ed for the Boston Business Journal, ACT President Joe Curtatone outlines a bold vision for the U.S. climate transition, emphasizing how climate policy can drive economic growth, job creation, and national resilience. Key Takeaways: 🌱 Economic Opportunity through Climate Action: Climate policy isn’t just about emissions reduction—it’s about creating millions of high-quality jobs and revitalizing communities. ⚡ Clean Energy Industries in Focus: Investments in offshore wind (OSW), solar manufacturing, and battery storage can establish the U.S. as a global climate tech leader while securing energy independence. 🏗️ Building the Clean Energy Supply Chain: A robust U.S.-based supply chain is essential to reduce reliance on foreign production, create sustainable jobs, and strengthen local economies. 🤝 Public-Private Partnerships & Policy Support: Coordinated efforts among businesses, governments, and communities can accelerate clean energy development and unlock long-term economic potential. Why It Matters: The climate transition is not just an environmental imperative—it’s the next great economic engine for the U.S. At ACT, we are committed to building a sustainable economy that works for all Americans. Stay tuned for more updates on this topic later today, when Joe will speak at Marsh's U.S. Offshore Wind Market Day, where industry leaders will convene to discuss the market opportunities presented by the rapidly growing U.S. offshore wind industry. 📖 Read the full op-ed in the Boston Business Journal: https://lnkd.in/eQM9yCUH #ClimateEconomy #CleanEnergyJobs #OffshoreWind #SolarManufacturing #ClimateAction #EconomicGrowth #ACTClimateTransition

🎉 Celebrating Innovation at the 2024 Direct Air Capture (DAC) Academy Finale! 🌍 Yesterday, ACT hosted the finale event for our inaugural DAC Academy, an accelerator program tailored to advancing direct air capture (DAC) startups. Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s DAC Pre-Commercial EPIC Prize, the DAC Academy supports startups working on groundbreaking carbon capture technologies. ⭐ ACT President Joe Curtatone welcomed attendees and highlighted the critical role of innovation programs like the DAC Academy in the climate economy. ⭐ The seven 2024 cohort members pitched their innovative solutions to a panel of judges, including Lindsey Butler, PhD, MSc, VP Sustainability, Cref; Cvic Innocent, Founder & GP, Frankenbuild Ventures; Nguyen Le, Associate, MUUS Climate Partners; Josué J. L., Senior Associate, Fine Structure Ventures; and, Stacy Swider, VP Investments, MassVentures and an enthusiastic audience in pursuit of $50,000 in prizes. ⭐ The audience heard from industry experts, including Kevin Dutt, Interim CEO of Greentown Labs, and Todd Allmendinger, Director of Consulting and Research, Cleantech Group. 🏆 Congratulations to the 2024 DAC Academy Finale winners: 🏅Harshul Thakkar, Dair Capture, 🎖️ People's Choice Award Winner 🏅Gahyun Annie Lee, ARBON 🏅Kei Ikegami, Planet Savers, Inc 🏅Chris Sanborn, Jeevan Climate Solutions 🏅Daniel Cano, Carbon Power Mexico And congratulations to the entire 2024 DAC Academy Cohort, including Christian Weeks and Udi Meirav, Boston Carbon Technologies and Xiwang (Michael) Qi, Freshean Corp. We are proud of these innovators working to combat climate change through carbon removal. Thank you to Beth Zonis, Olivia LaRoche, and Timothy Hoffman for putting together such a spectacular program and event! Stay tuned for more updates from ACT’s climatetech programs. #ClimateTech #CarbonRemoval #DirectAirCapture #CleanEnergy #Innovation #ClimateAction #DACAcademy #ACTClimateTransition