Project Overview
Welcome to the MaineDOT Clean Ports Planning Project. This statewide effort is funded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Ports Program. This planning project is fully focused on studying the outcomes of potential port electrification at four Maine ports - Portland, Searsport, Eastport, and Rockland - that see both cargo and cruise ship dockings. The project will result in a clear, actionable roadmap for port electrification in each of the four port communities. Stay informed as the project progresses, including upcoming meetings for public input.
Scope of Work
The project will assess current and future emissions at four Maine ports and identify practical strategies to reduce pollution, convert port and shore equipment and infrastructure to electric power, and supply clean, reliable power to these ports’ operations.
The project will engage communities and explore how port electrification may shape Maine’s future workforce.
Schedule
Please note this schedule is subject to change:
2026 - Feasibility study development, workforce planning, stakeholder/community engagement
- April: Stakeholder meetings
- April 14: Eastport
- April 16: Searsport
- April 28: Rockland
- April 30: Portland
- September/October: Public meetings
- December: Annual update meeting
2027 - Feasibility study development, workforce planning
- November: Final Feasibility Study
- December: Annual update meeting
EPA Clean Ports Grant Program
The Clean Ports Planning Project is funded by a grant from the U.S. EPA Clean Ports Program awarded in late 2024. Learn more about the grant program on the US EPA Clean Ports Program website and access our grant documents on our Clean Ports Program Grants page
Leave a Comment
The project team is currently accepting preliminary comments about the project scope. We encourage you to provide your email address on the Comment Form below so you can receive project updates.