MAINE PUBLIC • January 13, 2026
Maine has awarded $1.2 million to help build the state's energy efficiency workforce. The Maine Department of Energy Resources said the grants will help grow the state's ranks of HVAC technicians and upskill workers to install heat pumps and other energy efficient improvements. The programs are expected to serve about 1,200 workers across Maine the department said in a press release. "These investments will strengthen career pathways, support local businesses, and ensure Maine has the skilled workforce needed to meet growing demand for energy efficiency services across the state," said department acting commissioner Dan Burgess.