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BUILDING A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE FOR MAINERS

Tackling ambitious goals with resilience and long-term growth

What is clean energy?

Clean energy refers to all renewable and zero-carbon energy sources. In Maine, that includes wind, solar, hydro, and biomass, among others. Any work that supports the growth of clean energy in Maine is considered a clean energy job. If it involves clean energy generation, storage, efficiency, fuels, or transportation, 
it counts!

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Maine’s path to clean energy

Boosting local renewable power generation supports the State’s economy by creating jobs and reducing Maine’s reliance on imported fossil fuels. In short: Maine-based renewable energy keeps money in Maine and supports the local economy.

Maine has some of the nation’s most ambitious clean energy and climate goals:

  • Utilize 80% renewable electricity by 2030

  • 100% clean energy sold in Maine by 2040

  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2045

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Maine’s path to clean energy

Boosting local renewable power generation supports the State’s economy by creating jobs and reducing Maine’s reliance on imported fossil fuels. In short: Maine-based renewable energy keeps money in Maine and supports the local economy.

Maine has some of the nation’s most ambitious clean energy and climate goals:

  • Utilize 80% renewable electricity by 2030

  • 100% clean energy sold in Maine by 2040

  • Achieve carbon neutrality by 2045

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How we’re doing so far

Maine’s clean energy economy grew more than three times faster than its overall economy between 2016 and 2022, increasing by 14% and adding nearly 2,000 jobs. With over 2,500 clean energy businesses and 15,000 clean energy workers employed, Maine’s clean energy industry contributed $2.31 billion to Maine’s economy in 2022. Notably, Maine boasts a high number of jobs in construction, installation, engineering, and environmental consulting that are pivotal to the clean energy sector, positioning the State well to create a thriving clean energy economy.

Maine’s clean energy sectors

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Energy efficiency

Making Maine’s buildings more energy
efficient, from commercial to residential to
industrial.

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Clean energy generation

Investing in renewable power, from solar and wind to geothermal and hydro.

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Clean transportation

Driving Maine forward with technologies
including plug-in hybrid, electric, hydrogen,
and fuel cell vehicles.

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Grid modernization & energy storage

Sustaining Maine’s clean energy now and in the future by building a more resilient and affordable clean energy grid.

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Renewable fuels

Fueling Maine with energy derived from trees and plant-based sources.

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Attention, clean energy employers!

You’re closer to your next great hire than you think. Whether you’re making buildings more comfortable, efficient, and durable, producing alternative fuels, or installing solar panels across the state, the Maine Clean Energy Jobs Network can connect you with Maine’s skilled and ready workforce.

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Clean energy
careers

Professional opportunities in Maine’s clean energy sector are not only vast, but rapidly growing and increasingly diverse. Employment opportunities in the field go beyond short-term construction gigs include family-sustaining careers. These jobs can be rewarding too, with Maine clean energy employees reporting high satisfaction and ample opportunity for advancement. With specialized training resources and diverse job offerings, the Maine Clean Energy Jobs Network is your launchpad to build a career in 
clean energy.

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Clean energy
careers

Professional opportunities in Maine’s clean energy sector are not only vast, but rapidly growing and increasingly diverse. Employment opportunities in the field go beyond short-term construction gigs include family-sustaining careers. These jobs can be rewarding too, with Maine clean energy employees reporting high satisfaction and ample opportunity for advancement. With specialized training resources and diverse job offerings, the Maine Clean Energy Jobs Network is your launchpad to build a career in 
clean energy.

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How your skills work for clean energy

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Building, construction 
& electrical

Maine is modernizing and upgrading the electrical grid, homes, and buildings. Electricians, insulation and weatherization professionals, carpenters, and construction workers are needed to get the job done.

Making Maine’s buildings more energy
efficient, from commercial to residential to
industrial.

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Welding & metal fabrication

Maine’s clean energy sector is expanding rapidly. Production occupations like team assemblers, welders, cutters, solderers, and machinists are in high demand.

Investing in renewable power, from solar and wind to geothermal and hydro.

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HVAC & plumbing installation, maintenance & repair

To make Maine’s residential and commercial buildings energy efficient, Maine needs people with skills in HVAC, refrigeration, machinery, and more.

Driving Maine forward with technologies
including plug-in hybrid, electric, hydrogen,
and fuel cell vehicles.

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Science, engineering & design

Maine needs operations managers, biochemists, information security analysts, marine engineers, naval architects, and many other professionals to accelerate the state’s clean energy transition.

Sustaining Maine’s clean energy now and in the future by building a more resilient and affordable clean energy grid.

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Business development, marketing & administration

From wholesale reps to bookkeepers, accountants, and auditing clerks — sales and administrative support are essential to the growing Maine’s clean energy economy.

Fueling Maine with energy derived from trees and plant-based sources.

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Results

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15,000+

clean energy jobs filled so far

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9 in 10

clean energy workers

satisfied in their career

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1 in 2

clean energy employers actively
looking to grow their workforce