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.
Opportunities for Comment
Assessment of Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard
The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is required by law to review, in consultation with the Maine Public Utilities Commission, the status and impacts of the State’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) every three years. This review must be completed through a public process and consider the benefits and costs associated with the policy. Throughout 2026, DOER is conducting this triennial assessment and offering multiple opportunities for public participation and feedback. Comments are now being accepted on the study methodology. View the June 17 meeting slides here (PDF) for more information. Comments may be submitted to doer@maine.gov no later than July 1, 2026.
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.
Job Openings
Manager of Government Affairs
DOER is seeking a Manager of Government Affairs to ensure the Department carries out its mission through direct engagement with other departments and state agencies, the Legislative Branch, federal agencies, and the Maine's congressional delegation. Key activities include supporting Department leadership before the Maine Legislature and ensuring DOER provides effective and responsive information to support policymakers and advocates for the achievement of state energy goals and initiatives. The deadline to apply is July 10, 2026. View the full job description and application instructions here.
Engagement and Outreach Fellow
DOER is hiring an Engagement and Outreach Fellow to support communications, public outreach, and stakeholder engagement across the department. The Fellow will help coordinate events, maintain outreach materials, update web content, and assist with newsletters, presentations, and other public-facing products. This is a one-year, hybrid position based in Augusta, open to early-career professionals with strong organizational and communication skills and an interest in public service or energy policy. The deadline to apply is July 10, 2026. View the full job description here (PDF).
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.
Trainings
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. Upcoming trainings can be found here. Watch recordings of the full 2021 IECC trainings (residential and commercial) for free here.