Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium: Spotlight on Floating Wind Technology

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This is a virtual information sharing webinar hosted by the Maine Offshore Wind Research Consortium. The meeting agenda includes floating offshore wind technology and presentations from the fisheries coexistence and socioeconomic inventory Consortium-funded projects. The meeting will be held 2-4 pm on Zoom.

Maine's Renewable Portfolio Standard Study: Public Meeting 1

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As directed by statute, the Governor's Energy Office, in consultation with the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is required to submit a report to the Maine Legislature on the status and impacts of Maine’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS). Maine's renewable portfolio standard (RPS) establishes the portion of electricity sold in the state that must be supplied by renewable energy resources.

Maine Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates Draft Proposal

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The Governor's Energy Office, Efficiency Maine, and MaineHousing will host a public meeting on Maines draft plan for deploying Inflation Reduction Act funding for rebates to encourage home energy efficiency and electrification projects. This plan will form the basis of an application to the U.S. Department of Energy for approximately $71.7 million in funding for the State to implement home energy rebate programs. Interested parties will have the opportunity to comment on a draft proposal, which will be made available in advance of the meeting and described further in that discussion.

State-Based Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants Program Webinar

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State-Based Home Energy Efficiency Contractor Training Grants provide funding for states to develop and implement clean energy workforce development programs. This winter, GEO will prepare and submit an application that aims to reduce the cost of training contractor employees, provide testing and certification of contractors, and partner with nonprofits to attract and train a diverse set of local workers. On January 10th, GEO will host a webinar to present information regarding the State's application for the program and solicit feedback from stakeholders.

Maine Energy Plan: Pathway to 2040 Session 3

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The Governor's Energy Office is leading a planning effort for achieving the use of 100 percent clean energy in Maine by 2040. The "Maine Energy Plan: Pathway to 2040" will engage the public and key energy stakeholders on actionable and affordable strategies to meet this target, such as through diversifying energy sources in Maine, stabilizing electricity rates, reducing emissions, and supporting jobs and economic investment.

Maine Energy Plan: Pathway to 2040 Session 2

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The Governor's Energy Office is leading a planning effort for achieving the use of 100 percent clean energy in Maine by 2040. The "Maine Energy Plan: Pathway to 2040" will engage the public and key energy stakeholders on actionable and affordable strategies to meet this target, such as through diversifying energy sources in Maine, stabilizing electricity rates, reducing emissions, and supporting jobs and economic investment.

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