Request for Proposals for Renewable Energy Generation and Transmission Projects Pursuant to the Northern Maine Renewable Energy Development Program
The Maine Public Utilities Commission is soliciting proposals to develop and build at least 1,200 MW of renewable generation in Northern Maine paired with transmission infrastructure to connect to ISO-NE, with 20-year PPAs for generation and FERC-approved cost-recovery agreements for transmission. Bidders may propose generation alone, standalone transmission, or integrated packages combining both; proposals are due February 27, 2026, with contract awards targeted for May 2026. Energy and renewable energy credits will be priced and awarded competitively.
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Seeking viable and cost-effective proposals for (1) the development and construction of energy generation projects in Northern Maine and (2) a transmission line or lines to connect such generation projects with the ISO-NE system. The Commission is seeking bids for the sale of energy and renewable energy credits (RECs) that pair one or more generation facilities in Northern Maine with a transmission line or lines necessary to connect at least 1,200 MW of resources to ISO-NE. Awards will result in two contract types: (1) Generation - One or more 20-year term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with payments contingent on deliverability; and (2) Transmission - A Voluntary Agreement between appropriate agencies in coordinating states and transmission developers which will provide cost recovery through a cost-based formula rate approved by FERC under Section 205 of the Federal Power Act. Key dates: RFP issued December 19, 2025; Intent to Bid Form due for Standalone Transmission Proposals January 23, 2026; Final Date for Submitting Questions February 13, 2026; Proposals due February 27, 2026; Commission review and negotiation begins February 27, 2026; Signed Term Sheet for Coordination Agreements due April 1, 2026; Commission decision and award no later than May 2026; Finalize Key Contract Terms no later than July 2026; Transmission developer files FERC Section 205 no later than July 2026.
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