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Maine Department of Energy Resources Press Releases

18 Press Releases
  • 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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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 00:39 GMT

    Renewable Energy Tax Study Survey for Municipal Officials

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  • Published on July 16, 2026 - 00:39 GMT

    Energy Plan Public Webinar: Energy Needs

    Date: Aug 3, 2026 | 1 - 2:30pm In-Person Meeting Location: 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 July 16, 2026 - 00:32 GMT

    July 2026

    The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) continues to advance policies and participate in regulatory proceedings to make electricity more affordable for Maine people and businesses. Lower Electricity Bills Took Effect July 1 Beginning July 1, 2026, …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 01:18 GMT

    Data Center Advisory Council Listening Session

    Date: Aug 27, 2026 | 1 - 2:30pm Meeting schedule/agenda: This meeting will serve as a listening session to gather public input that will support the work of the Maine Data Center Advisory Council. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, please …

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  • Published on July 10, 2026 - 01:18 GMT

    Data Center Advisory Council Public Meeting

    Date: Aug 13, 2026 | 9:30am - 12pm Meeting schedule/agenda: This is a public meeting of the Maine Data Center Advisory Council and will be focused on community and economic development considerations related to large-scale data centers. The meeting will be …

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  • Published on June 30, 2026 - 16:57 GMT

    Energy Policy Analyst

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  • Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:01 GMT

    Transmission Stakeholder Group Meeting

    Date: Aug 5, 2026 | 2 - 4pm Meeting schedule/agenda: This final meeting will provide an overview of the entire Draft Maine Transmission Infrastructure Study and how its content evolved based on stakeholder input. Registration is required. Contact email: …

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  • Published on June 26, 2026 - 17:01 GMT

    Maine Data Center Advisory Council Public Meeting - Energy Focus

    Date: Jul 9, 2026 | 9:30am - 12pm In-Person Meeting Location: This is a public meeting of the Maine Data Center Advisory Council and will be focused on energy impacts associated with large-scale data center development. The meeting will be held virtually …

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  • Published on June 24, 2026 - 00:20 GMT

    June 2026

    Public Webinar: Front of the Meter Distributed Energy Resources Program Design The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is responsible for designing a program or programs to encourage the development of front of the meter (FTM) distributed energy …

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  • Published on June 24, 2026 - 00:17 GMT

    Maine Data Center Advisory Council Survey

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  • Published on June 18, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

    Renewable Portfolio Standard Assessment

    Maine’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), in place since 1999, establishes the minimum portion of electricity sold in Maine that must come from renewable sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and biomass, among others. The Maine Department of Energy …

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  • Published on June 16, 2026 - 23:34 GMT

    Manager of Government Affairs

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:34 GMT

    Public Webinar: Front of the Meter Distributed Energy Resources Program Design

    Date: Jun 25, 2026 | 11am - 12:30pm Meeting schedule/agenda: DOER will host a public webinar to present its planned approach and timeline for designing a new front-of-the-meter distributed energy resources program to be filed with the Maine PUC by …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:34 GMT

    Maine Data Center Advisory Council Public Meeting

    Date: Jun 23, 2026 | 2 - 5pm Meeting schedule/agenda: This is the second meeting of the Maine Data Center Advisory Council. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, please register using the link provided. This meeting will be focused on environmental …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:34 GMT

    Maine Department of Energy Resources Survey Shows Heating Fuel Prices Remain Elevated Above $5 per Gallon

    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 was $5.43 per gallon on April 6, a 42 percent increase since the …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:34 GMT

    Governor Mills Signs Executive Order to Establish Maine Data Center Advisory Council

    Council to make recommendations on large-scale data center development in Maine to protect ratepayers, minimize environmental impacts and enable economic development Governor Janet Mills today signed an executive order to establish the Maine Data Center …

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  • Published on June 4, 2026 - 02:34 GMT

    Maine Data Center Advisory Council to Convene June 3

    AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today announced the launch of the Maine Data Center Advisory Council, established by Governor Janet Mills via executive order. The …

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