The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is conducting a transmission study and convening the named stakeholder group pursuant to Resolves 2025, Ch. 57 Resolution "Directing the Governor's Energy Office to Conduct a Study Regarding the Future of Electric Transmission Infrastructure in the State".
Requests for Proposals
DOER has issued two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for consulting support: one focused on stakeholder engagement and facilitation, and the other on technical analysis. Responses were due October 20, 2025 (stakeholder engagement) and November 4, 2025 (technical consulting).
Public Meetings
All upcoming meetings of the Transmission Infrastructure Stakeholder Group are listed on the DOER meeting calendar, under the "Current Studies" category.
Meeting Archive
- March 27, 2026: Stakeholder Meeting #3
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The meeting covered existing processes and procedures for the siting and permitting of transmission infrastructure, including opportunities for public engagement. It also explored best practices in transmission planning, siting, permitting, and community engagement. More information about the meeting, including the agenda and slides, is available in the DOER meeting archive.
- December 11, 2025: Stakeholder Meeting #2
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The meeting included a brief summary of the first stakeholder meeting and detailed information on the consultant's planned scope of work for developing a Maine Transmission Strategy. Stakeholder group members also had an opportunity to provide comments and ask questions. More information about the meeting, including the agenda and slides, is available in the DOER meeting archive.
- July 29, 2025: Stakeholder Meeting #1
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The meeting included a description of the study scope, anticipated timeline for completion, and comments from the stakeholder group. More information about the meeting, including the agenda and slides, is available in the DOER meeting archive.
DOER will hold additional stakeholder group meetings throughout the course of the study to continue to solicit information and comments. The anticipated completion date for the study is Fall 2026.
Gathering input from a variety of stakeholders is an important component of the study. The stakeholder group convened includes a range of key perspectives.
Stakeholder Group:
- Celina Cunningham, Deputy Commissioner, Maine Department of Energy Resources
- Melanie Loyzim, Commissioner, Department of Environmental Protection
- Michael Duguay, Commissioner, Department of Economic and Community Development
- Megan Lamb, Renewable Energy Coordinator, Land Protection Bureau, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
- John Perry, Environmental Review Coordinator, Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
- Heath Cowan, Director – Property Office, Department of Transportation
- Mike Haskell, Utility Analyst, Maine Public Utilities Commission
- Susan Chamberlin, Senior Counsel, Office of the Public Advocate
- Amalia Siegel, Buildings and Lead by Example Policy Advisor, Office of Policy Innovation and the Future
- Jeffrey Fenn, President - Fennco LLC, Representing Private Sector Licensed Engineer Interest
- Jesse Studley, Certified General Appraiser, Legacy Appraisal Services, Representing Licensed Real Estate Appraiser Interest
- Dwayne Conley, Chief Operating Officer, Northern Maine Independent System Administrator
- Maulian Bryant, Co-Chair of the Equity Subcommittee, Maine Climate Council
- Anthony Hourihan, Director of Land Development - Irving Woodlands, Representing Private Landowner Interest
- Tanya Blanchard, Preserve Rural Maine, Representing Private Landowner Interest
- Craig Nale, Director – Regulatory Affairs, Central Maine Power, Representing Investor-Owned Utility Interest
- David Norman, Manager – Regulatory Support, Versant Power, Representing Investor-Owned Utility Interest
- Anna Henderson, General Manager – Kennebunk Light and Power District, Representing Consumer-Owned Transmission and Distribution Utilities
- Francis Pullaro, Executive Director – RENEW Northeast, Representing Electric Transmission Line Developers