• Your ally in energy management

    Maine PowerOptions is an energy-purchasing consortium that serves as an aggregator for Maine’s public and non-profit organizations.

    Our group-purchasing programs are designed to increase the buying power of eligible member organizations for the purchase of fuel oil, electricity supply, and other energy services, regardless of their size.

    The result is that Maine’s municipalities, non-profit organizations, education institutions, health care organizations, water, sewer, and school districts can have greater control over their energy sources and costs.

    Maine PowerOptions was founded in 1999 and is co-sponsored by the Maine Health and Higher Educational Facilities Authority and the Maine Municipal Bond Bank.

  • Upcoming Events

    Clean Energy Partnership Advisory Group Meeting

    February 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Zoom
    The Governor's Energy Office will host a virtual meeting of the Clean Energy Partnership Advisory Group. This meeting will include a recap of Clean Energy Partnership program activity in 2024 and an overview of planned initiatives for 2025. No registration required; just log in here.

    Seeing the Whole Picture Part 1: Utility Bill Management -- MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    February 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - MS Teams
    Is your view of your energy usage and costs a fragmented or wholistic one? Through a comprehensive analysis of utility bills, organizations can identify areas for improvement and uncover opportunities for energy efficiency. Chris Buzby from Constellation will describe the “Constellation Navigator Digital Platform” tools and how they enable strategic management and optimization of utility bills to achieve your goals to reduce energy costs and improve sustainability. Chris will delve into the key benefits and potential challenges of specific strategies, such as installing smart metering systems, using automated data analysis tools, and  energy conservation programs. Join us to gain practical knowledge and tools to improve your organization's utility bill management practices. Bring your own questions, experiences and best practices to share with peers. Members, please log in to register.
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    Energy Market Insights: Navigate Winter Challenges and Plan for What’s Ahead

    February 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Webex
    This winter is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the energy market, with colder weather, tightening supplies, and market dynamics driving uncertainty. PowerOptions hosts this energy market update to gain critical insights into what’s happening now and where prices might be headed. Energy market guru Brandon Fong of Constellation will explore actionable strategies for navigating purchasing decisions in an up market and unpack the far-reaching impact of recent changes to the capacity auction. Content will be tuned for a Massachusetts audience. Register here.

    The Power of Partnerships: Collaborating to Strengthen K-12 Energy Infrastructure

    February 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Webex
    For K-12 school districts, successful energy infrastructure projects often rely on innovative partnerships. This webinar will highlight different partnership models that can help school districts move forward with making energy improvements that reduce utilities and costs and enhance learning environments. It will provide examples of community-based partnerships, as well as partnerships with energy service companies, universities, state agencies and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). Learn how school districts across the country are engaging with these different types of partners to advance their energy goals. Co-hosted by the Renew America's Schools Program, Efficient and Healthy Schools Program, Better Buildings Initiative, and Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) Campaign. Please register here.

    Free Clean Transportation Training in Biddeford

    February 19, 2025 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Biddeford Middle School, Auditorium 25, Tiger Drive, Biddeford ME
    There will be a free clean transportation training workshop hosted by the Biddeford-Saco-Old Orchard Beach Transit Committee, one of the first transit agencies in the state to integrate an electric bus into their fleet. Tour electric buses, learn about electric vehicle technology and charging, and discover how to electrify your transit fleet. There will also be a presentation on microgrids and their ability to reduce demand on the main electric grid. Refreshments will be provided. Register here.

    Battery Energy Storage for Maine Organizations: Incentives, Designs, and Cost Savings

    February 26, 2025 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Zoom
    Efficiency Maine and ReVision Energy will discuss how battery energy storage solutions can provide power during extreme weather conditions while also reducing demand costs on monthly electric bills. The webinar will highlight options, designs, costs, and potential savings. Come learn more about how your organization can improve resiliency, save money, and meet sustainability goals through battery storage
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    Seeing the Whole Picture Part 2: Using the Energy 360 Dashboard from PowerOptions--Maine PowerOptions "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    March 12, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - MS Teams
    Are you making the most of your energy data? Managing utility costs can be complex, but the Energy Intelligence Suite from PowerOptions simplifies the process, helping you track usage, reduce errors, and uncover cost-saving opportunities. In this session, Michelle Gardner, PowerOptions’ Energy Data Analyst, will walk through the Energy 360 Dashboard—your key to streamlining utility bill management, benchmarking energy performance, and tracking emissions with ease. Learn how to turn your energy data into smarter decisions, gain clarity on cost drivers, and take the guesswork out of energy management.
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    Past Events

    Sign in to your member portal to view recordings and slide decks of these and other past MPO events.

    "Solar on Landfills: How to Get There": MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    January 8, 2025 at MS Teams

    Free Guidance for Making Your Big Energy Shift--Maine PowerOptions "Lunch & Learn" Webinar November 2024

    November 20, 2024 at MS Teams

    Fong's Forecast: Market Forces Affecting Electricity Rates - October 2024 MPO LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR

    October 9, 2024 at MS Teams

    Demand Management Using Energy Storage: September 2024 MPO LUNCH & LEARN WEBINAR

    September 18, 2024 at MS Teams

    Financial Options for Making Energy Efficiency Improvements for Public and Nonprofit Organizations: MPO Webinar Series

    August 21, 2024 at MS Teams

    Efficiency Maine Program Updates: MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    July 10, 2024 at MS Teams

    How One Region Built a 11-Town-Wide Climate Action Plan: MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    June 12, 2024 at MS Teams

    Guidance on Reaching Your Greenhouse Gas Reduction Goals: MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    May 8, 2024 at MS Teams

    Capturing the Sun: Solar Opportunities for MPO Members: April 2024 MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    April 10, 2024 at MS Teams

    How to Participate in the MPO Fuels Bidding Event: March 2024 MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    March 6, 2024

    How to Use Biodiesel to Replace Heating Oil and Diesel for Vehicles: February 2024 MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    February 7, 2024

    How is El Niño Impacting Electricity Markets? with Brandon Fong of Constellation - January 2024 MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    January 12, 2024

    Straw-to-Gold: Turning Waste into Energy with Beau Hoffman of DOE-BETO - December 2023 Maine PowerOptions "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    December 13, 2023

    Reducing Costs and Carbon Emissions in our Buildings with Erin Camp, PhD of PowerOptions - November 2023 Maine PowerOptions "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    November 8, 2023

    Creating New Solar Opportunities for MPO Members with Walter Gray from PowerOptions MA-CT-RI October 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar

    October 24, 2023

    Another Kind of Backup Power: Energy Storage Systems and Incentives, with Jesse Remillard from Efficiency Maine September 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar

    September 13, 2023

    Energy Grant Opportunities from USDA--Who Knew? with Morgan Hotham of USDA Maine August 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar

    August 15, 2023

    Efficiency Maine Program Updates with Rick Meinking--July 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar

    July 12, 2023

    Community Action Grants with Brian Ambrette of the Community Resilience Partnership June 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar

    June 7, 2023