Groundwork Data provides research, analysis, modeling, and expert testimony to help communities, states, and advocates navigate the future of heat. We strive to produce better outcomes with better data.
Selected engagements
Conservation Law Foundation
Should existing customers pay to connect new customers to the gas system?
Our testimony on line extension allowances helped secure a Rhode Island PUC decision to eliminate them through a three-year phaseout beginning in April 2027.
Work products: Expert testimony on gas line extension allowances
Explore the engagement →Massachusetts Office of Energy Transformation
How can gas utilities reduce their reliance on the terminal while maintaining reliability?
We provided analysis and working-group support with Consensus Building Institute.
Work products: Working-group report, appendix, and research compendium
Explore the engagement →Massachusetts
What will it take to meet the state’s next climate milestone?
Analysis, stakeholder engagement, and report drafting for the Massachusetts 2035 Clean Energy and Climate Plan, building on earlier work on the 2050 Roadmap.
Work products: 2035 climate plan support (ongoing)
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Energy transitions reshape existing systems while people still depend on them. Our research examines the costs, choices, and practical work of managing that change.
Read our thesis →Michael Walsh leads a small practice working with specialists in gas engineering, municipal policy, and energy analysis.
Meet the team →Tell us about the decision, the people it affects, and your timeline.
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