About

The Maine Governor's Energy Office (GEO), established within the Executive Department and directly responsible to the Governor, is the designated state energy office tasked with a wide range of activities relating to state energy policies, planning, and development. As the lead energy office for the state, GEO is responsible for several activities such as providing policy leadership and technical assistance, developing energy programs, monitoring energy markets, and reporting on heating fuel and energy prices. GEO works in partnership with various state agencies, federal and local officials, industry, nonprofit interests, and academia on energy issues. Sign up here to receive email updates from GEO.

Media contact: Afton Vigue: afton.vigue@maine.gov

GEO Team

Dan Burgess was appointed as Director of the Governor’s Energy Office by Governor Janet Mills in 2019. As Director of GEO, Dan advises the Governor, leads the state’s energy office and its dynamic team, represents Maine in regional and national forums, and serves on the board of the Efficiency Maine Trust as well as the board of the National Association of State Energy Officials. Born and raised in Central Maine (Newport), Dan returned to his home state of Maine to build upon eight years of leadership experience in clean energy development. Prior to his current role at GEO, Dan served as Deputy Commissioner and Chief of Staff at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, in Boston, MA and prior to that as Acting Commissioner. Before that, he worked as Legislative Director for Energy at the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in Boston, MA. Dan earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Maine and a Master of Public Administration from Northeastern University.

Celina Cunningham serves as Deputy Director of the Governor’s Energy Office. As Deputy Director, Celina advises the Governor and state leaders on energy policies and programs and leads the policy and markets team. She brings extensive experience to the role with a background in energy, climate, and natural resource management in the public and private sectors. Prior to joining GEO, Celina served as Vice President and Chief of Staff for the Solar Energy Industries Association in Washington, D.C. Before that, she served as a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of the Interior and as a Legislative Director for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, in Washington, D.C. Celina holds a Bachelor of Arts from the Colorado College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maine.

Ethan Tremblay serves as Policy and Markets Program Manager for the Governor's Energy Office. Ethan leads a team focusing on renewable energy, energy storage, and grid modernization policy initiatives and programs. He conducts and oversees policy and regulatory analysis, funding programs, and various planning and stakeholder engagement activities. Before joining the office, he worked for a global consulting firm supporting public and private sector clients with program design and evaluation, data management, and technology innovation services. Ethan holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and a Master of Science in Resource Economics and Policy from the University of Maine.

Stephanie Watson serves as the Maine Offshore Wind Program Manager in the Governor’s Energy Office. Stephanie grew up on Mount Desert Island and earned graduate degrees in Ecology and Environmental Science and Information Science and Engineering from the University of Maine. She has spent the last 20 years working in both the public and private sectors, focusing on coalition building projects on energy, data systems, economic development, and the environment along the U.S. Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico coasts.

Tagwongo Obomsawin serves as the Clean Energy Partnership Program Manager for the Governor's Energy Office. Prior to joining the office, she worked for several years in Maine's renewable energy industry and with small businesses focused on decarbonization, electrification, and local economic development. Tagwongo grew up in Farmington, Maine and earned her Master's in Business Administration from Bard College, and Bachelor's in Economics from the University of Maine.

Kelly Strait serves as the Clean Energy Finance Program Manager for the Maine Governor's Energy Office. Prior to joining the office, Kelly spent more than 20 years in the energy sector, working in both public and private capacities. Her expertise includes the development and implementation of clean energy policy initiatives for New York State, as well as managing a wide range of electric distribution projects as a consultant for various investor-owned utilities throughout the Northeast. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design from Wentworth Institute of Technology.

Pam Grimshaw serves as the Finance and Operations Manager for the Governor’s Energy Office in Maine. She has 20 years of state, quasi-state and municipal fiscal and operations leadership experience, her most recent post being Program Financial Officer for Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Pam grew up in central Maine and earned a business degree from the University of Maine and a master's degree in Business Administration from Thomas College.

Caroline Colan serves as the Legislative Liaison and Energy Policy Analyst for the Governor’s Energy Office. Prior to joining the office, she worked for Senator Angus King of Maine where she assisted and advised his work on the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and on energy and climate policy more broadly, drafted energy legislation, and engaged with Maine constituents on these topics. Caroline holds a bachelor’s degree in Geography from Middlebury College.

Afton Vigue serves as the Communications Manager for the Governor's Energy Office. Prior to joining the office, she worked in Maine’s aquaculture sector where she developed and executed communications campaigns to advance public support for sustainable aquaculture in the state. Afton holds a Master of Science in Resource Economics and Policy from the University of Maine.

Lisa Smith has served as Senior Planner for the Maine Governor’s Energy Office since 2012. Lisa manages and administers federal grants; conducts energy planning and policy analysis; facilitates and participates in numerous advisory boards and working groups on energy issues such as heat pumps, electric vehicles, biomass, and delivered fuels; and monitors legislative and regulatory activity. She also maintains the heating fuel price database and is the primary contact on delivered fuels issues. Lisa’s academic background is in energy, environmental science, policy, and economics.

Ross Anthony serves as the Buildings and Energy Efficiency Analyst for the Maine Governor’s Energy Office. In his previous role, Ross was a consultant for energy industry projects for commercial, industrial, and residential energy efficiency and market assessments, demand side management, climate change mitigation, and energy savings potential at the state and federal level for public and private clients. Ross was born and raised in Evansville, IN and holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Evansville and a M.S. in Resource Economics and Policy from the University of Maine.

Kiera Reardon serves as Senior Regulatory Analyst for the Maine Governor's Energy Office. Prior to joining the office, Kiera coordinated and advanced public-private collaboration related to utility pole access. She also brings eight years of experience with the Maine Office of the Public Advocate where she collaborated with State agencies, partner groups, and communities to study and address current utility issues facing low-income residents. Kiera holds a Master of Science from the University of Vermont and two Bachelor of Science degrees from the University of Maine.

Meghan Suslovic serves as the Offshore Wind Energy Policy Analyst for the Governor’s Energy Office. Meghan grew up in Portland and holds a B.A. in Environmental Science & Policy from Smith College and an Offshore Wind Professional Certificate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Prior to joining the office, Meghan worked for the City of Cambridge (MA) in the Community Development Department on net zero policy design and energy efficiency program management and then for a small, renewable energy consulting firm on project sales and support.

Wendy Crosier is the Markets and Procurement Analyst for the Governor's Energy Office. Previously, Wendy conducted research as a Clean Energy Innovation Fellow with the U.S. Department of Energy. Wendy is a graduate of the University of Maine, where she was awarded a fellowship through the Center for Undergraduate Research to assist in developing a clean energy network in Maine with support from the Mitchell Center for Sustainability and the School of Economics.

Emma Cost serves as the Clean Transportation Coordinator for the Governor's Energy Office. Prior to joining the office, Emma worked at a consulting firm where she provided clean transportation technical assistance to federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). She also worked at the Greater Portland Council of Governments, primarily supporting Maine Clean Communities, a state-wide clean transportation coalition designated by the DOE. Emma grew up in Waterboro, Maine and earned a bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning and Policy from the University of Southern Maine.

Erin Ferrell serves as the Solar for All Coordinator for the Governor’s Energy Office. Prior to joining the office, Erin worked for the City of Portland Sustainability Office to implement programs to improve energy efficiency in municipal, commercial, and residential buildings. She also served two AmeriCorps service terms focused on energy efficiency and climate action planning in Maine. Erin earned a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from the University of Dayton.

Sabrina Jandreau serves the Clean Energy Partnership Economic Development Coordinator for the Governor's Energy Office. Prior to joining the office, Sabrina worked for a nonprofit economic development corporation to advance business expansion and investments in sustainable community and economic development. Her background includes community planning, grant writing, and creating programs to support entrepreneurship and workforce development. Sabrina holds a bachelor’s degree in political science, Economics, and Law from Gordon College.

Kristine McCallister serves as the Clean Energy Partnership Workforce Development Coordinator for the Maine Governor's Energy Office. Prior to joining the office, Kristine worked for the Maine Department of Labor to develop registered apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships with employers across Maine. Kristine brings 10 years of experience in workforce development, grant management, and conservation education. She holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Truman State University and a master's degree in Applied Animal Behavior and Animal Welfare from the University of Edinburgh.

Robert (Bob) Snook serves as the Transmission Program Coordinator for the Governor's Energy Office. Prior to joining the office, Bob worked for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on regional transmission issues and state clean energy procurement projects. In his personal capacity, Bob works with the U.S. Department of State on transmission planning and development internationally in support of energy initiatives. He holds a B.S. and an M.S. in Geology from the University of Massachusetts and a J.D. from Western New England University.

Sy Coffey is a Clean Energy Innovator Fellow through the U.S. Department of Energy and hosted by the Governor’s Energy Office. During his fellowship, Sy will be working on projects related to community engagement, federal funding opportunities, and related clean energy initiatives. Prior to joining the office, Sy completed a year of service with AmeriCorps in Sacramento, CA, and brings experience in corporate sustainability and community engagement. He holds a B.A. in Sustainability and a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia.

Lindsay Gilton is a Clean Energy Fellow hosted by the Governor's Energy Office. During her fellowship, Lindsay will be working on projects related to grid resilience, transmission, and offshore wind. Previously, Lindsay held research and internship positions with the Office of U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, and Global Partners LP. Lindsay grew up in north central Connecticut and holds a B.A. in Political Science and Managing for Social Impact and the Common Good from Boston College.

STATEMENT - The Governor’s  Energy Office does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability, race, color, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, ancestry, or national origin in admission to, access to, or operation of its services, programs, or activities*.
THE FOOTNOTE - *This notice is provided under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. § 12131 et. seq), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 2000d et. seq), the Age Discrimination Act as amended (42 U.S.C. § 6101 et. seq.), the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 3789d), the Victims of Crime Act (42 U.S.C. § 10601 et. seq.), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et. seq.) and the Maine Human Rights Act (5 M.R.S. § 4551, et seq.), and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

Contact Us

The Governor's Energy Office may be contacted using the form below.