Resources

The Community Resilience Partnership has a variety of resources available for communities to support activities to increase resilience and reduce carbon emissions. For additional information about climate action planning and prioritization, available funding opportunities, and educational and training resources, reach out to your local Resilience Coordinator.  

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CRP Video/Webinar Archives

Community Engagement Webinar 

The Community Resilience Partnership held a Community Access and Engagement Webinar that gave an overview of the framework developed by the Maine Climate Council Equity Subcommittee and how it translates into actionable steps that communities can take to ensure that climate action priorities and benefits incorporate and address the needs of vulnerable community members. View webinar recording. Download webinar presentation slides (PDF). 

2026 Lunch and Learn Webinar Series

This webinar series supports communities interested in applying for CRP grants by highlighting community projects and connecting participants with resources, state agencies, and peer communities. This series offers insights to help communities prepare strong, competitive Community Action Grant applications.

Maine EEPRC Energy Star Portfolio Manager Training Series

In 2025, the Community Resilience Partnership hosted a series of energy benchmarking trainings as part of the Partnership’s Energy Efficiency Planning for Rural Communities (EEPRC) program. This was a three-part series to train communities on how to use EnergyStar Portfolio Manager, a free tool provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, to “benchmark,” or track, energy and water use. Communities can access the training slides and recordings to learn more about how to use EnergyStar Portfolio Manager to establish energy baselines for their public buildings, set energy and cost goals, and track energy and cost savings as they implement energy efficiency and clean energy projects.  

CRP Progress Reports

Efficiency Maine

The Community Action Grant opportunities require utilizing Efficiency Maine energy efficiency rebates and incentives for applicable projects. Visit their website to learn more about electric vehicles, HVAC, lighting, and other municipal incentives. Efficiency Maine also maintains an extensive list of qualified partners throughout Maine to help communities prioritize energy efficiency projects and navigate incentives. 

Direct Pay Clean Energy Projects Tax Credit Opportunity

While the direct pay tax mechanism was preserved under recent federal legislation, and tax-exempt local governments remain eligible for federal tax credits for clean energy projects, the federal IRS has shifted project eligibility requirements significantly. Under updated IRS directives, electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging infrastructure are no longer eligible for direct pay; solar, battery storage, and wind projects are subject to more stringent requirements. Specific project eligibility requirements, including placed-in-service and foreign entity of concern guidance, can be found on the IRS Elective Pay and Transferability webpage. The non-profit group Lawyers for Good Government maintains unofficial guidance on accessing federal direct pay tax credits. Communities interested in accessing federal direct pay tax credits are highly encouraged to consult with a financial professional.