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.
Maine Data Center Advisory Council Kickoff Survey
The Maine Data Center Advisory Council was established by executive order of Governor Janet Mills to evaluate issues related to large-scale data center development in Maine and make recommendations to protect ratepayers, maintain electric grid reliability, minimize environmental impacts, and enable responsible economic development. Interested parties are invited to respond to this survey about focus areas for the Council’s work. The survey is open until June 1, 2026 at 5pm. As the process continues, additional surveys and other methods for providing input will be announced.
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.
Building and Energy Code Trainings
Through the Clean Energy Partnership, the Maine Department of Energy Resources (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. For more information on building codes, visit this page. Upcoming trainings are listed below:
2021 IECC Municipal Series
- May 27 – Old Orchard Beach
- June 3 – South Portland
- June 4 – Fairfield
Watch recordings of the full 2021 IECC trainings (residential and commercial) for free here.
Job Openings
DOER is not currently hiring to fill any open positions. To see all State of Maine job listings, please view this page. For related job postings and training programs, visit MaineCleanEnergyJobs.com.
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.