ACT | The Alliance for Climate Transition

⚡ We’re proud to celebrate JERA Americas as a Megawatt Sponsor of our 2025 Green Future Gala! Headquartered in Houston, JERA Americas is helping lead the global energy transition by delivering low-carbon solutions and advancing innovative energy technologies — including clean hydrogen, ammonia, renewables, and carbon-free power generation. As part of Tokyo-based JERA, one of the world’s largest energy providers, JERA Americas is building the foundation for a sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy future. From large-scale renewable projects to clean fuel and carbon reduction initiatives, their work is accelerating progress toward achieving net-zero CO₂ emissions by 2050. We’re thrilled to have JERA Americas join us in powering the future of the climate economy. 🌎 #GreenFutureGala #CleanEnergy #Decarbonization #EnergyTransition #ClimateEconomy #Sustainability #Hydrogen #Renewables

🌊⚡ We’re thrilled to celebrate Green Wave Electric Vehicles as a Kilowatt Sponsor of our 2025 Green Future Gala! Green Wave EV is pioneering a new type of car company with sustainability and equity at its core. Their mission is clear: accelerate decarbonization by making electric vehicles accessible and affordable for more people and communities. By providing re-used EVs, plug-in hybrids, and EV charging solutions, Green Wave is lowering barriers to clean transportation and proving that the transition to a greener economy can and must be inclusive. 👏 Thank you, Green Wave EV, for your leadership and for supporting this year’s Gala! #GreenFutureGala #EVs #CleanTransportation #ClimateEconomy #Sustainability

⚡ Happening Now at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston: Transitioning to the Future Grid in MA – Power at the Grid Edge ⚡ In partnership with the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and sponsored by Eversource Energy, National Grid, and Eaton, ACT is convening leaders from across the Commonwealth to explore the future of grid edge flexibility and the evolving role of customers in a cleaner, more interactive energy system. At the grid edge—where the grid meets load—customers are no longer passive consumers. Buildings, EVs, and distributed energy resources can both pull and push electricity at the right times and places, creating new opportunities for reliability, affordability, and equity. Today’s agenda includes insights from state leaders, utilities, innovators, and technology providers: 🔹 Welcome: Joe Curtatone (ACT), Emily Reichert & Sarah Cullinan (MassCEC) 🔹 Keynotes: Staci R. (Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities), Elizabeth Mahony (Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)) 🔹 Panels & Sessions: Charles Dawson (MA DOER), Liz Mettetal (Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc.), Tilak Subrahmanian (Eversource), Larry Chretien (Green Energy Consumers Alliance), Corrin Moss (MassCEC), Mike Phillips (Sense), Matt Bloom (Landis+Gyr), John Franklin (National Grid), Carlos Nouel (EY), Ben Myers (BXP, Inc.), Jared Lebos (Noble Carbon), Matt Wapples (Kraken), Michael Rigney (Cala Systems), Mike DiRico (SPAN), Brian Seal (EPRI), James McRoy (Eaton), Chris Ewings (Stepwise). This event builds on the success of our 2024 Future Grid Series and continues with bold conversations about how Massachusetts can lead in shaping the clean, equitable grid of tomorrow. 👏 Thank you to our partners, speakers, and attendees for advancing this important dialogue, and shout out to everyone who made today's event possible, including Alistair Pim, Maya Mastro, Alison Magoon, Sophia Fettig, and more! #FutureGridMA #CleanEnergy #GridEdge #Massachusetts #EnergyTransition

⚡🌍 We’re excited to celebrate PwC as a Kilowatt Sponsor of our 2025 Green Future Gala! With a purpose-driven mission to build trust in society and solve important problems, PwC brings world-class expertise across audit, assurance, advisory, and tax — while helping organizations accelerate transformation, sustainability, and long-term value creation. As part of a global network of 370,000+ people in 149 countries, PwC is equipping businesses and communities with the tools to solve faster, achieve more, and realize greater impact. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability makes them a vital partner in advancing the climate economy and shaping a cleaner, more resilient future. 👏 Thank you, PwC, for your leadership and support of this year’s Green Future Gala! #GreenFutureGala #ClimateEconomy #Sponsorship #CleanEnergy #Sustainability

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🌎✨ Two Decades of Impact: Celebrating Cleantech Open Northeast / ACT 2025! ✨🌎 Last week, we gathered at Newlab in Brooklyn with hundreds from the cleantech ecosystem to celebrate the 2025 Cleantech Open Northeast Regional Finals. 🚀 39 startups competed for $72,500 in prizes and the chance to advance to the National Semi-Finals at the Global Forum in San Jose. From Rhode Island to Quebec, New Jersey to Massachusetts, and beyond, this year’s cohort showed the power of innovation meeting purpose. 🏆 Congratulations to our 2025 Regional Winners: EvoNatura (RI) – People’s Choice Winner Gamotech (Quebec, Canada) PolyGone Systems (NJ) – People’s Choice + Water Prize Teragen Energy (MA) Specialty prizes also went to bluesonde technologies (ME) and Scaled Carbon (ME) for their groundbreaking contributions. 💡 As ACT President Joe Curtatone shared: “These founders are more than entrepreneurs; they are problem-solvers, community builders, and climate leaders. In a time of mounting climate and economic uncertainty, this cohort gives me hope—not just for what they will build over the next six months, but for the better future they are helping all of us realize.” 👏 Huge thanks to our partners, mentors, judges, and volunteers who make Cleantech Open Northeast possible, including Alistair Pim, Beth Zonis, Olivia LaRoche, Reagan McDowell, and more. Over the last 20 years, this program has trained 681 startups, helped alumni raise $2B, create 7,800 jobs, and generate $700M in annual revenue. This is what building the climate economy looks like. 💚 #CleantechOpen #ClimateInnovation #CleanEnergy #GreenFuture #Startups

⚡🌿 We’re proud to recognize Greenberg Traurig, LLP as a Megawatt Sponsor of our 2025 Green Future Gala! 🌿⚡ With more than 50 years of excellence, GT has built a reputation as a global legal leader committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering more than just high-quality legal advice. Their Innovative Client Strategies Team drives forward-thinking approaches—leveraging optimized staffing, value-based pricing, strategic insights, and a culture of entrepreneurship—to create legal solutions that help clients thrive in a rapidly changing world. At ACT, we’re grateful for GT’s partnership and commitment to advancing a just and rapid climate transition. Their leadership not only strengthens businesses but also helps build the supportive ecosystem our climate economy needs to succeed. 👏 Thank you, Greenberg Traurig, for standing with us as we celebrate innovation, collaboration, and impact at the Green Future Gala! #GreenFutureGala #ClimateEconomy #Innovation #CleanEnergy #Sponsorship

🌎 #ICYMI: Federal Climate Policy Update Webinar Recording 🌎 Federal policy shifts are creating new challenges — and opportunities — for businesses, municipalities, and the climate economy. How can mission-driven leaders adapt and succeed in this rapidly shifting environment? Hear from ACT and experts at Marsh, Mintz, and PwC for a timely discussion on what’s at stake for climate and energy policy. Thank you to our speakers and everyone who made this possible: Alistair Pim, Kathryn Burke, Tom Burton, Kenyon Willhoit, Brooke Lombardi, Tiffany Kelly, Jennifer Kline, Gavin Hamilton - CPA, Jim Krayer, Abigail Ellis, Natasha Perez, PMP, Hannah Goetz, and more! This event is co-sponsored by our state partners: Clean Energy NH, Maine Renewable Energy Association, and Renewable Energy Vermont. ✅ Don’t miss expert insights and strategies for navigating this critical moment in climate policy. 👉 Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/dNf2EcYa #ClimatePolicy #CleanEnergy #ClimateEconomy #GreenFuture #ACT

☀️ We’re thrilled to recognize Solect Energy as a Kilowatt Sponsor of our 2025 Green Future Gala! As one of the leading providers of commercial solar and storage solutions, Solect helps businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities across Massachusetts and beyond cut costs, meet sustainability goals, and transition to cleaner energy. From customized solar + storage systems for commercial properties to tailored financing strategies for public and nonprofit organizations, Solect takes a collaborative, hands-on approach to maximize impact and savings. Their robust operations and maintenance services ensure clients achieve the highest return on their renewable energy investments. 👏 Thank you, Solect, for your leadership in advancing clean energy adoption and for supporting this year’s Gala. Together, we’re driving the transition to a more sustainable and equitable climate economy! #GreenFutureGala #SolarEnergy #EnergyStorage #CleanEnergyTransition #ClimateEconomy

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