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.
Job Openings
Attorney - Procurement and Regulatory Counsel
The Maine Department of Energy Resources has an attorney-level opening for a key staff position to serve as in-house Procurement and Regulatory Counsel. This position is responsible for certain legal and regulatory duties and tasks, as authorized by the Attorney General, to be performed within the DOER to assist the new agency in fulfilling its responsibilities to ensure affordable, reliable, and cleaner energy. For more information including the full job description and application instructions, visit this page. Applications are due by EOD on March 6, 2026.
Energy Policy Analyst
The Energy Policy Analyst serves as a key member of the DOER Planning and Policy Division and will provide project management, support, and analysis on a wide variety of energy topics that come before the office. This position is responsible for conducting quantitative analysis and research on efforts related to electricity retail and wholesale markets, electric grid modernization, and regulatory matters. For more information including the full job description and application instructions, visit this page. Applications are due by EOD on March 6, 2026.
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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.
Request for Proposals: Distributed Energy Resources Program Development
DOER is seeking proposals for expert consultants to assist in the development and program design of a front of the meter distributed energy resources program proposal pursuant to 35-A MRS section 3209-I. A copy of the RFP and all related documents can be obtained through Vendor Self Service (VSS), search for RFP # 202601010. Proposals must be submitted to the Office of State Procurement Services, via VSS. Proposal submissions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., local time, on March 6, 2026 at 4pm.
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. For more information on building codes, visit this page. Upcoming trainings are listed below:
2021 IECC Municipal Series
Meeting Maine's Energy Code
- March 12 - Rockland/Camden
2021 IECC Commercial Provisions
2-day High Performance Builder Training
Efficiency Maine Trust Opportunity
- Funding Opportunity: School Lighting Retrofits
Efficiency Maine is seeking applications for energy efficiency projects involving lighting retrofits in Maine public preK-12 schools. This opportunity offers incentives that are 30 percent higher than typically provided under Efficiency Maine's commercial initiatives, and are designed to accelerate the conversion to LED lighting. Applications are due June 30, 2026. Visit this page for more information.