The Maine Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is seeking proposals for consulting services to assist DOER, in coordination with stakeholders and other relevant state and regional entities involved in electric transmission infrastructure, with studying matters related to Maine’s electric transmission infrastructure needs, as directed by the Legislature. This effort will include reviewing best practices associated with transmission planning, understanding current and advanced technology components, and a discussion of considerations to achieve cost-effective transmission needs in the state. Important components will include consideration of effectively integrating resources to ensure reliability, to improve market efficiency, and to increase energy affordability and achievement of the state’s energy statutory requirements.
