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: 

Requests for Applications

Funding Available for Innovative Offshore Wind Research

The Maine Governor's Energy Office (GEO) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) to advance research at the University of Maine's quarter-scale floating offshore wind demonstration project in Castine. The RFA, developed in response to research needs discussed and identified by the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium Advisory Board, will provide a unique in-water opportunity for small businesses to test innovative BlueTech and monitoring approaches at the site. A total of $380,000 is available to support this work. The deadline to submit questions is August 11, 2025. Applications are due no later than September 17, 2025. The RFA is available here by searching for #202507101.

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.

Requests for Proposals

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.

Opportunity for Comment

Clean Energy Financing Study

GEO is commissioning an independent report to assess how the state can support investment in large-scale clean energy infrastructure. The draft report is available to view and download here (PDF). To submit comments, email tagwongo.obomsawin@maine.gov with the subject “Financing Study” by 5pm on August 8, 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.