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Maine Department of Energy Resources Press Releases

37 Press Releases
  • Published on October 2, 2026 - 23:06 GMT

    Governor Mills Announces Automatic Electric Bill Discounts for Thousands of Maine Families

    Through SupportLink, low-income Mainers will be automatically enrolled for $40 million in electricity discounts, other services Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills announced today that eligible low-income customers of Central Maine Power (CMP) and …

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  • Published on October 2, 2026 - 23:06 GMT

    Governor Mills Calls on Congress to Boost LIHEAP Funding

    Governor also urges Maine people not to delay applying for home heating assistance, Highlights Maine Winter Heating Guide  Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today urged Congress to provide additional home heating assistance as President Trump’s war in …

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  • Published on October 1, 2026 - 20:43 GMT

    Maine Department of Energy Resources Releases Updated Winter Heating Guide

    Augusta, MAINE – The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) today released its 2026-2027 Winter Heating Guide to help Maine people lower their energy bills while staying safe and comfortable this winter.   “Maine’s reliance on imported heating fuels …

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  • Published on September 24, 2026 - 23:17 GMT

    Maine Department of Energy Resources Survey Shows Heating Fuel Prices Hit Record High

    Augusta, MAINE – The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) today released the latest weekly survey of Maine heating fuel prices, which shows the average statewide price of heating oil hit a record high of $6.02 per gallon on September 21, an 81  …

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  • Published on September 18, 2026 - 19:29 GMT

    September Newsletter

    Over the past month, DOER hosted a series of in-person public workshops across the state and online to engage with Maine people, businesses, and communities on the state’s energy priorities, challenges, and opportunities. Members of the public were invited …

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  • Published on September 17, 2026 - 23:43 GMT

    October 2, 2026

    Date: Oct 2, 2026 | 11am - 12pm Meeting schedule/agenda: As the winter heating season draws near, DOER is hosting a public webinar to share information, tips, and resources with Maine people to help them save money and stay warm this winter. Register to …

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  • Published on September 9, 2026 - 23:09 GMT

    October 7, 2026

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  • Published on September 3, 2026 - 18:44 GMT

    Governor Mills Announces $4.7 Million in Grants to Strengthen Infrastructure and Improve Energy Efficiency

    Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today announced that her Administration has awarded $4.7 million in grants to 72 cities, towns, and Tribal governments to support 63 community-led projects that will improve energy efficiency and help Maine communities …

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  • Published on September 2, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

    September 9, 2026

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  • Published on August 27, 2026 - 13:55 GMT

    September 2, 2026

    Date: Sep 2, 2026 | 11am - 12pm Meeting schedule/agenda: DOER is developing a new Front-of-the-Meter Distributed Energy Resources program proposal to encourage the development of distributed energy resources including solar and storage that provide net …

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  • Published on August 26, 2026 - 18:25 GMT

    September 11

    Date: Sep 11, 2026 | 9am - 12pm In-Person Meeting Location: Roux Institute, 100 Fore St, Room 203, Portland, ME 04101 Meeting schedule/agenda: This is a hybrid meeting of the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium Advisory Board. The meeting will include …

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  • Published on August 26, 2026 - 18:25 GMT

    September 10

    Date: Sep 10, 2026 | 12 - 1:30pm Meeting schedule/agenda: The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is required by law to update the Maine Energy Plan every two years and would like your input. Building on a Request for Information and a kickoff …

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  • Published on August 26, 2026 - 18:25 GMT

    Governor Mills Statement on Proposed Acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra

    August 18, 2026 Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement underscoring concerns expressed today by five New England States about NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy: “NextEra’s proposal to acquire Dominion …

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  • Published on August 26, 2026 - 18:25 GMT

    Governor Mills Welcomes Progress on Northern Maine Energy Projects

    Selected projects will unlock low-cost renewable power in Northern Maine, creating thousands of local jobs and delivering key infrastructure investments to support reliability Augusta, MAINE – Governor Janet Mills today welcomed the Maine Public Utilities …

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  • Published on August 17, 2026 - 17:26 GMT

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  • Published on August 6, 2026 - 00:47 GMT

    August 19 in Portland

    The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is required by law to update the Maine Energy Plan every two years and would like your input. Building on a Request for Information and a kickoff webinar, DOER is hosting three community workshops across the …

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  • Published on August 5, 2026 - 19:59 GMT

    Draft Transmission Infrastructure Study

    Funding opportunities, job openings, and requests for public comment, proposals and applications are posted below. Check this page often as new opportunities are posted regularly. Job Openings Manager of Planning and Policy The Maine Department of Energy …

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  • Published on August 3, 2026 - 17:06 GMT

    August 2026

    Help Shape the 2027 Maine Energy Plan Maine Energy Plan Public Engagement Opportunities The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is required by law to update the Maine Energy Plan every two years. The Plan is informed by in-depth technical analyses …

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  • Published on July 29, 2026 - 22:11 GMT

    Manager of Planning and Policy

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  • Published on July 21, 2026 - 01:14 GMT

    Maine Department of Energy Resources Announces Significant Advancement of Energy Storage

    AUGUSTA, Maine – The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) today announced that the Department has submitted plans for the state's first competitive energy storage solicitation to the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for review, marking a …

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