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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.

This two-day event will focus on municipal officials and employees from across Maine. In addition to the robust line-up of speakers, vendors, networking, and affiliate sessions, MMA will take time to present the 2025 recipient of the Ethel N. Kelley Memorial Award and install MMA’s incoming president. An event highlight is the annual member appreciation reception, featuring the Star City Syndicate - northern Maine’s premiere motown & classic pop to contemporary live band. View the full agenda and register here.

Solar and wind energy offer significant benefits to Maine, including reduced electricity costs, job creation, enhanced grid reliability, and environmental advantages. But in the wake of recent federal and state policy and incentive changes, where do other alternative energy sources fit into Maine's energy landscape? ClimateWork Maine hosts a high-level overview of the future of these energy resources and fuels and their impacts on businesses, citizens, and the climate. Speakers include:

• Jeremy Akers - Chief Operating Officer, Castlerock Biofuels
• Lizzy Reinholt - President, Peaks Renewables
• Brooke Morrison - CEO, Solestiss
• Jim Van Valkenburgh - Froling Energy
• Steven Zuretti - Senior Director, Origination and Policy, Brookfield Renewables

Please pre-register here.

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.