Strategic Initiative

Supporting Energy Solutions

Creating a lower-carbon economy and improving the resilience of electrical infrastructure.

Energy solutions in the Gulf of Maine — including marine renewables, grid resilience, efficiency improvements, and coastal electrification — offer environmental, economic, and societal benefits to the region. We'll ensure these solutions are based in the best-available science and inclusive community engagement.

By 2030, we aim to achieve:

  • 30 communities within ISO-New England domain and 100% of GMRI municipal partners obtain access to key relationships and resources needed to increase electrical grid resilience.

  • At least 75% of impacted fishing communities are supported to provide input on marine renewable energy projects.

  • 75% of affected communities in the Gulf of Maine region have resources needed to engage effectively in community benefit agreements and climate-related project financing opportunities.

Supporting Energy Solutions Work

Through this initiative we're conducting collaborative research to establish a foundational understanding of the physical, ecological, and economic impacts of marine energy projects. We're also cultivating community-driven solutions by hosting convenings, developing resources, and delivering educational programs to help shape a resilient and sustainable energy future. Explore our progress so far.

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