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Research Highlights
Evaluating Load Management Strategies for a Net Zero Grid in Massachusetts
December 2025
On behalf of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), Principal Analyst Bryndis Woods, PhD and Senior Researcher Tanya Stasio, PhD contributed to an assessment of load management potential in Massachusetts in futures aligned with deep decarbonization and the Commonwealth’s Climate and Clean Energy Plan (CECP) goals.
Lower Heating Costs with Thermal Networks
December 2025
On behalf of Green Energy Consumers Alliance (GECA) and Black Swan Lab, Researcher Sagal Alisalad and Senior Researcher Joshua R. Castigliego prepared a white paper analyzing the near-term operational costs of heating for an average Massachusetts household using thermal energy networks compared to gas furnaces.
GreenRoots’ Pathway to Interconnection
November 2025
On behalf of GreenRoots, Researcher Sagal Alisalad and Principal Analyst Bryndís Woods, PhD, prepared a report summarizing GreenRoots’ experience applying to interconnect three behind-the-meter (BTM) projects to the electric grid: 1) Chelsea City Hall (solar and storage), 2) Chelsea Police Department (solar and storage), and 3) Municipal Public Works Yard (rooftop solar).
AEC Areas of Expertise
Economic impacts and benefit-cost analysis
Emissions accounting and climate/energy planning
Electric resource planning and wholesale markets
Gas distribution and supply planning
Energy policy and environmental regulation
Stakeholder and community engagement
Environmental justice and equity analysis
Statistical and spatial analysis
Alternative rate and incentive mechanisms
Finance and cost of capital
AEC Services
Analysis
We provide in-depth analysis of the economics, environmental, and equity impacts of all types of energy resources and policies. Read more →
Modeling
Clinic staff regularly analyze a number of third-party power sector model inputs and outputs used to conduct resource planning analyses, forecast electricity market prices, predict emissions output, and evaluate the need for future electric and natural gas capacity. Read more →
Testimony
We provide expert testimony in state and federal regulatory proceedings on a variety of issues. Read more →
Public Reports
We provide public-facing reports for our clients, including economic assessments of existing energy resources and economic and emission impacts of environmental regulations. Read more →
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