• 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

    Current State of Play: State and Federal Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects

    September 19, 2025 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Online
    Webinar presented by ClimateWork Maine. Both the United States Congress and the Maine Legislature have recently taken aim at incentive programs that provide critical support to renewable energy projects in Maine. Many of these changes become effective in 2026 and are expected to have a dramatic effect on project development. Join us for a 1-hour informative discussion focusing on an overview of changes to federal tax credits for renewable projects as well as changes to Maine’s net energy billing program and what those changes could mean for your business. Please pre-register here.

    New England’s Evolving Grid: An Overview of ISO New England's 2024 Economic Study (Webinar)

    September 29, 2025 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Webex
    ISO New England will host a virtual public webinar presenting “New England’s Evolving Grid: An Overview of ISO New England's 2024 Economic Study.”  This free webinar will provide an overview of the study methodology and results, and is designed to make the study information available to a wider, general audience. There will be an opportunity for questions, as time allows. A recording of the webinar will be posted shortly after the event. Related study materials can be found on the Economic Studies webpage on the ISO-NE website. Registration is not required. WebEx details are available on the ISO calendar detail view for the meeting.

    Energy Market Updates and Insights from Brandon Fong from Constellation--Maine PowerOptions "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    September 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - MS Teams
    With so many different market forces acting on electricity rates, it’s hard for mere mortals to make wise decisions about when to lock a rate contract for electricity supply. The standard offer rates of $0.1061 and $0.1056 may become sweet history in 2026—what is a manager to do? Constellation’s market guru, Brandon Fong will bring us insights that may guide us to make informed decisions on our next energy moves.
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    ISO 101 for Public Officials

    October 7, 2025 at 8:00 am - 5:00 pm - ISO New England campus, Holyoke MA
    ISO New England offers this full-day training at its campus in Holyoke, Massachusetts. It will cover the three critical, interconnected roles ISO New England performs to ensure the reliable flow of competitively priced wholesale electricity: grid operations, market administration, and power system planning. The course also includes a tour of the control room. ISO 101 is designed as an introductory course suitable for individuals who are new to the regional electricity industry or who are interested in learning about the roles and responsibilities of the ISO. This course will also help attendees identify topics of interest for further, more in-depth training. The training is open only to New England state and federal public officials and staff, including legislators, policymakers, public utility regulators, environmental regulators, energy officials, siting officials, consumer advocates, and attorneys general. Registration and additional information is available through ISO-TEN, the online registration site for the ISO New England Training and Events Network.

    Maine Green Schools Symposium

    November 7, 2025 at 8:30 am - 3:00 pm - Thomas College 180 West River Road Waterville, ME 04901
    The Maine Department of Education (DOE) invites Maine educators to Maine's first-ever Green Schools Symposium, to celebrate and advance climate education and resiliency in Maine schools.. The gathering will showcase powerful stories of school-led climate action, foster collaboration across sectors, and provide opportunities to share practical solutions regarding reducing facilities costs and promoting healthy learning environments. Interactive workshop sessions will offer hands-on guidance on facilities management, curriculum development, green career pathways, and leadership strategies. Please register here.

    Past Events

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    Back to School the GREEN SCHOOLS Way--MPO "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    September 10, 2025 at MS Teams

    What is DASI and How Will it Affect my Electricity Rates? - Maine PowerOptions "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    August 13, 2025 at MS Teams

    Updates on Efficiency Maine's Commercial Programs for 2025-26: Maine PowerOptions "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    July 16, 2025 at MS Teams

    Bringing Public EV Charging to Your Community: Guidance and Incentives

    June 11, 2025 at MS Teams

    Capacity Tags Demystified: How to Control your Electricity Costs with Demand Management

    May 14, 2025 at MS Teams

    Energy Market Update with Brandon Fong: Maine PowerOptions "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    April 9, 2025 at MS Teams

    Seeing the Whole Picture Part 2: Using the Energy 360 Dashboard from PowerOptions--Maine PowerOptions "Lunch & Learn" Webinar

    March 12, 2025 at MS Teams

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

    February 12, 2025 at MS Teams

    "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