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.
Opportunities for Comment
Front-of-the Meter Distributed Energy Resources Draft Program Proposal
As directed by law, 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 benefits to Maine ratepayers. On September 2 from 11am to 12pm, DOER will host a public webinar to review its straw proposal for the program. The webinar will provide an overview of the program directive and design process, approaches considered, and the straw proposal, followed by participant discussion and a review of next steps. Participants are encouraged to review the straw proposal in advance (PDF) and come prepared with questions and comments. Register for the webinar here. Written comments on the straw proposal are also welcomed and must be submitted by email to doer@maine.gov no later than September 11, 2026.
Maine Energy Plan Stakeholder Survey
The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is seeking public input to inform the next Maine Energy Plan, to be submitted to the Maine Legislature by January 2027. The Department is seeking public input through a variety of methods, including a brief online survey. Interested individuals or organizations are invited to complete the survey to share input to inform the next plan.
Trainings
Building and Energy Code Trainings
Through the Clean Energy Partnership, DOER 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. Upcoming trainings can be found here. Watch recordings of the full 2021 IECC trainings (residential and commercial) for free here.