PowerOptions, Inc.

🌱 Massachusetts has the potential to lead the nation in climatetech—but only if we invest in the infrastructure and workforce to get us there. At PowerOptions, we’ve joined 53 businesses and institutions in urging the Massachusetts Legislature to fully fund the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) in the FY26 state budget. MassCEC plays a vital role in growing our clean energy economy, training the next generation of workers, and driving technical innovation across the Commonwealth. With proper funding, it can continue to support communities, lower decarbonization costs, and accelerate our path to net-zero. As the largest energy consortium for nonprofits and public entities in New England, we know that MassCEC’s programs are essential to an equitable and affordable clean energy transition. 📝 Read the full letter and join the call to action: https://bit.ly/3EhcKQ0 #CleanEnergy #ClimateTech #GreenWorkforce #CleanEnergyEconomy #MAPoli #MassLeadsAct

Thank you for making Decarbonizing Communities 2025 a success! We were proud to gather with leaders from across New England this week to advance strategies for community-level energy efficiency and building decarbonization programs. Special thanks to our incredible sponsors for making this event possible—and to all who joined us in Rhode Island to share ideas, challenges, and solutions. Let’s keep the momentum going!⚡ #DecarbonizingCommunities2025 #CleanEnergy

⚡ Thank you, Rhode Island Energy! Special thanks to Rhode Island Energy for supporting the Decarbonizing Communities 2025 conference today! Your focus on local energy solutions is helping communities thrive sustainably.

🌎 Thank you, NRG Energy! We’re honored to have NRG as a sponsor of Decarbonizing Communities 2025. Your leadership in innovation and energy transformation is vital for our collective climate goals.

🔆 Thank you, Solect Energy! Big thanks to Solect for sponsoring Decarbonizing Communities 2025! Your role in advancing solar and clean energy solutions is critical to building a more sustainable future. ☀️ See you in Providence! https://lnkd.in/em7-CEtB

🌟 Thank you, Arch Energy! We appreciate Arch Energy for backing the Decarbonizing Communities 2025 conference! Your commitment to decarbonization is driving meaningful progress in our communities.

☀️ A big thank you to First Citizens Wealth for sponsoring Decarbonizing Communities 2025. Your support fuels the movement toward energy equity and innovation. 🤝 Join the conversation on April 9th in Providence! Details at: https://lnkd.in/em7-CEtB

⚡ Thank you, DK Power! We’re grateful for your sponsorship of this year’s Decarbonizing Communities 2025! Your investment in local decarbonization efforts is helping to shape a more sustainable world. 🌱 Register here: https://lnkd.in/em7-CEtB

On Monday, March 10, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced a comprehensive energy plan to provide immediate financial relief to Massachusetts residents while prioritizing clean and efficient energy as a long-term solution to affordability. Starting in April, every residential electric customer served by Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil will receive: ✅ $50 bill credits in April for all residential electric customers of Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil—over $125 million in relief! ✅ 10% bill reduction for residential natural gas customers of Eversource, National Grid, Unitil, Liberty, and Berkshire Gas in March & April—saving over $95 million! ✅ $2.9 billion in total savings for residential customers over the next five years through affordability measures in collaboration with energy utilities. The administration also continues to highlight the array of #cleanenergy and #energyefficiency programs the state has to offer, including: • MassSave Energy Efficiency Programs – Can help customers save up to 20% on energy use. • Heat Pump Savings – Unitil residential customers can save up to $500 per year, with National Grid offering a similar program starting in September. • EV Managed Charging Program – National Grid customers who enroll can reduce their bill by $100 in the first year. • ConnectedSolutions Program – Customers with demand response capabilities can receive additional financial incentives. • Moderate-Income Discount Rate – The DPU is working on a statewide discount for moderate-income customers across all electric utilities to provide further relief. PowerOptions commends the Healey-Driscoll Administration for its commitment to improving #energyaffordability while staying true to its promise of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By harnessing the power of clean and efficient energy, Massachusetts can move toward greater energy independence, minimizing exposure to price volatility like the spikes seen this winter, directly aligning with PowerOptions' mission to lower both the cost and carbon of energy across New England. For a detailed breakdown of what makes up a customer's energy bill and the associated costs, check out our latest blog, 'Understand Your Utility Bill: How Electricity Costs Reflect a Changing Grid.' https://lnkd.in/eGqnd2Gz

MassEnergize is hosting its 2nd Annual Community Climate Leaders Conference on April 30th at Bentley University in Waltham, MA. This conference is ideal for anyone working to accelerate local #climate action in their community - including volunteers from grassroots organizations and town committees, and members of municipal and #nonprofit groups. Visit the conference website and register at: https://lnkd.in/gffvyTh9