• 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

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

    September 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - MS Teams
    Maine has its first Green Schools Program that works to promote energy savings, efficiency, and pollution reduction in Maine Schools. Schools are one of the largest polluters in our public infrastructure thus making issues of energy options in facilities and transportation crucial factors in a sustainable future. Our speaker is Glenn Cummings, Director of the Maine Green Schools Program, who will describe the program’s action plans for 2025-2026 and beyond. Glenn formerly served as president of the University of Southern Maine and Speaker of the Maine House of Representatives. His doctoral dissertation researched effective strategies for schools to improve environmental principles in facilities and curriculum.
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    Efficiency Maine Annual Event

    September 10, 2025 at 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Harraseeket Inn 162 Main Street, Freeport, ME 04032
    Join Efficiency Maine for an evening celebrating the top performing contractors and businesses in Efficiency Maine programs. This year’s event will focus on recognition, the year in review by Executive Director Michael Stoddard and a keynote address by Patrick Woodcock, President and CEO, Maine State Chamber of Commerce. Please register here.

    ISO-New England Consumer Liaison Group Quarterly Meeting

    September 11, 2025 at 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Online or at Southern New Hampshire University Dining Center Banquet Hall 2500 North River Road, Manchester, New Hampshire, 03106
    Stakeholder forum between ISO New England and regional consumer organizations and advocates to exchange information about the economic impacts of New England’s bulk power system and wholesale electricity markets. This meeting will be held both in-person and virtually. Register here to attend this meeting in-person OR, join virtually at this link when the meeting begins.

    Free Shredding Event for KVCOG Members

    September 12, 2025 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm - Kennebec Valley Council of Governments 17 Main St, Fairfield, Maine
    Bring your sensitive documents for destruction, compliments of your regional planning organization, Kennebec Valley Council of Governments.

    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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    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

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

    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

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

    January 12, 2024