Maine Is Planning Its Energy Future — and Your Voice Matters

The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is currently developing the 2027 Maine Energy Plan, a comprehensive roadmap that will guide how our state produces, delivers, and uses energy for years to come. For older Mainers and retirees living on fixed incomes, the stakes couldn't be higher. Energy costs are one of the biggest expenses households face — especially during the long, cold winters — and this plan will directly influence how affordable, reliable, and secure that energy is.

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What the Energy Plan Covers

The 2027 Energy Plan will look at how Maine gets and uses energy across the board — from heating and cooling our homes, to electricity, to transportation. It will set goals and strategies to ensure Maine's energy is affordable, reliable, secure, and increasingly clean.

Why This Matters for Older Mainers

If you're on a fixed income, energy costs can feel like a moving target — and not in a good direction. Home heating oil, propane, electricity rates, and utility bills have all climbed in recent years. The decisions made in the 2027 Energy Plan will influence whether those costs go up, come down, or become more stable. This is your opportunity to tell state officials what you're experiencing and what you need. 

How to Make Your Voice Heard

DOER is actively seeking public input right now, and there are several easy ways to participate:

Take the online survey. Share your thoughts and experiences in a short stakeholder survey. It only takes a few minutes and goes directly to the people developing the plan.

Attend a community workshop. DOER is hosting in-person workshops across Maine in August where you can share your perspective, ask questions, and hear directly from state energy officials. All meetings run from 5:30–7:30 PM and are free and open to the public.

• August 19 — Portland | Glickman Family Library, University Events Room, 314 Forest Ave | Register here
• August 24 — Presque Isle | Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library, 39 2nd Street | Register here
• August 25 — Bangor | Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street | Register here

The 2027 Maine Energy Plan will affect every household in the state. Older Mainers deserve a seat at the table — and right now, the door is wide open. Visit the Maine Energy Plan webpage to make your voice heard today.

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