Objective: Manage stakeholder engagement efforts associated with the transmission strategies effort at the DOER. At a minimum, that includes planning regular communications with DOER and supporting future work with the LD 197 Stakeholder Group, including meeting planning, scheduling, facilitation, note-taking, and related activities. Project management will also include consideration of the overall stakeholder engagement plan and working with the DOER to ensure the objectives of the plan are met and done so on time. Deliverables: kickoff meeting, biweekly check-ins, deliverable drafts for review by DOER. Task 2. Identify Additional Key Stakeholders Objective: DOER is committed to robust stakeholder engagement associated with the development of the transmission strategies. This includes working closely with the L.D. 197 Stakeholder Group and additionally, considering other stakeholders to include in the process. Included in the task are elements associated with engagement including: develop and track stakeholder engagement, facilitate opportunities for dialog, and help ensure feedback is included in work products as a result. Deliverable: Stakeholder list; organize and manage stakeholder meetings, as directed; at least three summaries associated with stakeholder engagement efforts and content. Task 3. Conduct a Literature Review of Best Practices for Stakeholder Engagement with Respect to Transmission Planning Objective: To identify and improve upon best practices for stakeholder engagement on transmission planning and development. Deliverable: Summary Report of Literature Review with Recommendations, and proposed actions to incorporate short-term recommendations. Task 4. Develop a Stakeholder Engagement Plan, incorporating findings from Tasks 1-3 Objective: To develop a targeted stakeholder engagement plan for Maine on transmission strategy development. Deliverable: Stakeholder Engagement Plan
