Opportunities

Job openings and requests for public comment, proposals and applications are posted below. Check this page often as new opportunities are posted regularly.

Building and Energy Code Trainings

PassivhausMAINE: Through the Clean Energy Partnership, GEO is funding passivhausMAINE's efforts to deliver energy code training sessions for Maine people. These trainings will teach new and experienced builders and code enforcement officers how to meet the new MUBEC building and health codes as well as understand and implement the most effective and modern practices for building long-lasting, low-carbon structures. For more information on building codes, visit this page. Upcoming trainings will be held in: 

Request for Applications

Energy Efficiency Workforce Training Grants

In 2024, GEO was approved for a $1.3 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy to administer a workforce development program to grow Maine's energy efficiency workforce. A Request for Applications (RFA) is now open for programs that advance workforce development and training in the residential energy efficiency sector. The RFA seeks to:

  • Increase the number of new energy efficiency workers in Maine,
  • Provide upskilling opportunities for incumbent energy efficiency workers,
  • Prepare contractors for businesses growth and/or delivery of home energy efficiency and electrification rebates and programs, and
  • Increase the number and availability of energy efficiency workers and contractors statewide.

Proposals are due no later than 11:59pm on September 17, 2025. Visit this page for more information and search for RFA # 202506092. There will be a virtual informational session this grant opportunity on August 4, 2025 at 1pm. The meeting link is available here, no registration is required to attend. 

Requests for Proposals

Maine PUC Request for New Cost-Effective Clean Energy Projects

The Maine Public Utilities Commission (Commission) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the sale of energy or renewable energy credits (RECs) to promote the economic reuse of contaminated land through clean energy development, in accordance with 35-A M.R.S. 3210-J (statute). The RFP seeks proposals for energy or RECs from eligible Class IA renewable resources. Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM on July 25, 2025. The Commission seeks to procure up to 1,573,026 MWh in this solicitation. Visit this page for more information.

2025 ISO-NE Long-Term Transmission Planning RFP

New England’s first competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) for longer-term transmission investments has been issued by ISO New England Inc. (ISO-NE), a long-time goal of the New England states. This RFP will address long-standing constraints on the New England power system and integrate new, affordable, onshore wind resources in the coming years. The process was developed by and for the New England states after years of collaboration with ISO-NE and regional stakeholders. This partnership enables the states to request that ISO-NE pursue transmission investment under a state-driven process that is grounded in the evaluation of broad regional benefits and consumer interests. The deadline for Qualified Transmission Project Sponsors to submit a Longer-Term Proposal, including a $100,000 study deposit, in response to this 2025 LTTP RFP is 11pm EDT on September 30, 2025.

Job Openings

GEO does not currently have any open positions, but please check back again later. For clean energy jobs in Maine, please visit the Maine Clean Energy Jobs Network.

ReMaine Internship Program

GEO is a sponsor of the ReMaine Clean Energy Internship Program, which places entry-level candidates in paid, short-term roles with Maine clean energy employers and subsidizes 50 percent of their wages. The program is now accepting applications for employers and prospective interns. Are you interested in hosting an intern or know a great candidate? Visit this page for more information.

To see all State of Maine job listings, please view this page.

Maine State Government is an Equal Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.