• 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

    Space Science in Maine: Climate Change and AI

    September 12, 2024 at 8:30 am - 9:30 am - Zoom and Eaton Peabody, 100 Middle St, Portland
    E2 Tech promises a fascinating presentation and discussion on the role of space science in clean energy, artificial intelligence, and satellite-derived data in planning and adapting for climate change. Presented by the ClimateTech Incubator at Northeastern University's Roux Institute, E2Tech and sponsored by the Maine Governor's Energy Office. Register here.

    Efficiency Maine's 2024 Annual Event

    September 12, 2024 at 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm - Hilton Garden Inn / 5 Park Street, Freeport, ME 04032
    Join Efficiency Maine in celebrating Maine's top-performing contractors and businesses in their programs. Explore the electrification revolution under way in Maine, how the state can benefit from electrification, and Efficiency Maine's plan to make heat pumps "mainstream." Register here.

    EPA Clean School Bus Program: Electrification Process including a Step-by-Step Guide for New Adopters

    September 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Zoom
    Authorized by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA’s Clean School Bus Program provides $5 billion over five years to replace school buses with low- and zero-emission school buses. Additionally, NREL’s $5 million Clean Bus Planning Awards Program provides free technical assistance to create comprehensive and customized bus electrification plans for fleets. Please register here.

    Funding Strategies for Nonprofits and Schools: Incentives and Rebates and How to Find Them

    September 25, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Webex
    The DOE Office of State and Community Energy Programs (SCEP) presents the second webinar in this series on leveraging rebates and incentives. Learn about the value of utility rebates and incentives and how they can be part of an organization’s capital stack for infrastructure projects. Speakers will highlight resources available to identify local rebate and incentive programs and demonstrate the tangible first step to accessing this funding. Please register here.

    Scope It Out! – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Accounting

    September 27, 2024 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Online
    Presented by ClimateWork Maine. Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting has emerged as an essential activity for sustainability-oriented business and individuals. It's important for both setting realistic goals and tracking progress toward those goals. In this webinar, we’ll quickly review Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions) and dive more deeply into Scope 3 emissions, which is by far the most challenging in that they are not produced by the company itself nor from assets owned or controlled by them, but instead are released up and down its value chain. Experts will cover the essentials of the accounting process and talk about various tools and services that are available for businesses and individuals. $10 per person, Members FREE / Register here.

    Maine Municipal Association 88th Annual Convention

    October 2, 2024 at 7:30 am - October 3, 2024 at 4:00 pm - Augusta Civic Center
    Visit Kay and Rex from MPO at this two-day event focused on municipal officials and employees from across Maine! In addition to training, networking, and the opportunity to visit with many vendors, this year’s event will include the MMA Leadership and Recognition Luncheon, where MMA will install its incoming  president and recognize municipal leaders for their achievements. Read the agenda and register here.

    Past Events

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

    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

    Maine Made Biodiesel with Rodger Strickland from Maine Standard Biofuels May 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar

    May 17, 2023

    Getting Paid to Reduce your Usage with Phil Ciulla from CPower April 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar

    April 12, 2023

    Electricity Market Updates with Brandon Fong from Constellation: March 2023 MPO Lunch & Learn Webinar

    March 28, 2023