Maine Department of Energy Resources Press Releases

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 …

September 9, 2026

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

August 27, 1-2:30pm

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 …

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 …

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 …

Manager of Planning and Policy

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 …

Renewable Energy Tax Study Survey for Municipal Officials

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

Energy Policy Analyst

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: …