Renewables
Maine has made significant progress in growing its renewable energy sector.
The transition to clean energy resources strengthens Maine’s economy by creating local job opportunities and reducing dependence on out-of-state fossil fuels. Cleaner forms of energy production and increased efficiency programs help Maine businesses stabilize and lower their energy bills. International and national supply chains offer abundant opportunity for renewable energy solutions being developed by businesses and world-class research institutions in Maine.
Maine people spend more than $4 billion to import fossil fuels annually
Gulf of Maine is a world-class offshore wind resource rated at 156 GW
350 MW of solar currently installed in Maine
Industry Support
Member-based organization comprised of individuals, businesses, and organizations that seek to build Maine’s environmental and energy technology economy
Led by the Governor’s Energy Office, in partnership with industry and community stakeholders, dedicated to responsible growth of this industry through strategic planning, research, and coordination with groups from Maine, the nation, and world
Offers grants, loans, equity investments, and services to support Maine’s innovation economy
Customized workforce development programs and research collaborations to develop new technologies
World-leading, interdisciplinary center for research, education, and economic development encompassing material sciences, manufacturing, and the engineering of composites and structures
In Good Company
International Investors
We’d love to hear from you to discuss your interest in this sector and Maine’s advantages.