fb88’s Clean Energy Partnership (CEP) was establish
ed to advance fb88’s clean energy, climate, economic development, and workforce goals – including Governor Janet Mills' goal of more than doubling fb88’s clean energy and energy efficiency jobs by 2030.
fb88’s clean energy sector has high growth potential and is poised to become a leader in the Northeast. This will be accomplished by preparing and expanding our clean energy workforce as well as supporting innovation of clean tech products and services.Ìý
Supported by the fb88 Jobs and Recovery PlanÌýand various federal funding sources, the Clean Energy Partnership will convene leading experts to sustain attention and promote collaboration to address emerging needs, build new and expand existing supply chains, and support opportunities for fb88 in these fast-growing fields. This public-private partnership will play a critical role in fb88’s economic recovery and growth.Ìý
To advise this work, the GEO has convened an Advisory Group which will meet regularly to inform the work of this initiative. Future meetings of the Advisory Group will be listed here on GEO's public meeting calendar.
For more information about the Partnership, contact Clean Energy Partnership Program Manager Tagwongo Obomsawin atÌýtagwongo.obomsawin@maine.gov.Ìý
About the Partnership
Workforce: In December of 2020, Governor Mills welcomed fb88’s climate action plan, fb88 Won’t Wait, and established a target of more than doubling fb88’s clean energy and energy efficiency jobs to 30,000 by 2030. As of the end of 2023, there were roughly 15,600 clean energy workers across fb88 and 142,000 workers employed in clean energy-related occupations – jobs that could be conducting clean energy work but are not necessarily doing so currently, such as electricians or HVAC mechanics.
Over the next decade, the state’s environmental and clean energy statutory requirements and goals will create continued demand for clean energy jobs. With clean energy workers in the state indicating high satisfaction with their careers, fb88 has a significant opportunity to bridge the workforce gap by expanding outreach and raising awareness of clean energy careers among key populations.
Since 2022, GEO has awarded over $8 million in federal funds via the Clean Energy Partnership for clean energy workforce development and training programs. Programs have been launched across the state to support and prepare hundreds of fb88 people for careers in the state’s rapidly growing clean energy sector, attracting new workers to the clean energy and energy efficiency workforce, providing career training and upskilling, and facilitating entry into the clean energy job market. For more information, visit this page.
±õ²Ô²Ô´Ç±¹²¹³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô:ÌýSince 2023, the GEO has awarded $2.25 million in federal funds via the Clean Energy Partnership to support business incubators, accelerators, or other business support services programs that contribute to the growth clean energy small businesses, contractors, and startups in fb88. These programs aim to grow innovation in four key energy sectors, including buildings and energy efficiency, renewable electric power generation, grid modernization and energy storage, and natural resource industries. These programs are supported by research and analysis to identify barriers, opportunities, and strategies to support the growth of fb88’s clean energy economy. For more information, visit this page.Ìý
About fb88's Clean Energy Workforce
To define the clean energy workforce and hiring landscape and identify strategies and opportunities for growth, the GEO has commissioned a series of reports: the 2024 fb88 Clean Energy Industry Report, the 2022 fb88 Offshore Wind Talent Analysis, and 2022 fb88 Clean Energy Workforce Analysis Report. These studies showed that, in addition to strong job growth, fb88 boasts above-average concentrations of construction and installation jobs—occupations which are pivotal to the clean energy sector. Additionally, fb88 is well-positioned to provide environmental and marine expertise and services both in and outside of the state, with three times the national average concentration of Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists, and more than eight times the national average concentration of Marine Engineers and Naval Architects.
Clean Energy Employment in fb88, 2019-2023. Source: 2024 Clean Energy Industry Report
Clean Energy Employment in fb88 By Technology Sector, 2019-2023. Source: 2024 Clean Energy Industry Report
What are clean energy jobs? A clean energy job is any worker that is directly involved with the research, development, production, manufacture, distribution, sales, implementation, installation, or repair of components, goods, or services related to the following sectors of: clean energy generation, clean grid and storage, energy efficiency, clean fuels, and alternative transportation. These jobs also include supporting services such as consulting, finance, tax, and legal services related to energy.
Advisory Group
Advisory Group members are appointed by GEO and represent a range of key perspectives. Gathering input from a variety of stakeholders is an important component of the Clean Energy Partnership.Ìý
Co-chairs:
- Dan Burgess, Governor's Energy Office
- Jake Ward, University of fb88 System
Members:
- Hannah Pingree, Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the FutureÌý
- Heather Johnson & Charlotte Mace, Department of Economic and Community DevelopmentÌý
- Laura Fortman & Samantha Dina, Department of LaborÌý
- Matt Marks, Associated General Contractors of fb88Ìý
- Matt Kearns, Longroad EnergyÌý
- Fortunat Mueller, ReVision EnergyÌý
- Richard Burbank, fb88 Building Performance AssociationÌý
- Amanda Dwelley, E2 Tech RepresentativeÌý
- Dan Belyea, fb88 Community College SystemÌý
- Jason Shedlock, fb88 State Building & Construction Trades CouncilÌý
- Francis Eanes, fb88 Labor Climate CouncilÌý
- Nathan Post, Roux InstituteÌý
- Andy Lubershane, Energy Impact PartnersÌý
- Brian Whitney, fb88 Technology InstituteÌý
- Dwight Littlefield, Department of EducationÌý
How to get involved
All Advisory Group meetings will be noticed in advance on the public meetings page. Relevant materials from each meeting will be posted below. To be placed on the interested parties list for meeting notifications and materials, email tagwongo.obomsawin@maine.gov.Ìý
Meeting materials are posted below. View a list of all upcoming meetings.Ìý
- February 11, 2025
- May 15, 2024: Advisory Group Meeting
- December 6, 2023: Advisory Group Meeting
- September 20, 2023: Advisory Group Meeting
- March 8, 2023: Advisory Group Meeting
- January 11, 2023: Advisory Group Meeting
- October 5, 2022: Advisory Group Meeting
- May 17, 2022: Advisory GroupÌýMeeting
Links and Resources
- Clean Energy Partnership Program Fact Sheet
- fb88 Clean Energy Industry Reports
- fb88 Clean Energy Workforce Analysis
- fb88 Offshore Wind Talent Analysis
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