NEEP - ReMaine Program

The ReMaine Internship program is an entry point into clean energy jobs in Maine, with a particular focus on women or persons of color. During its first year, about one-third of the participants were hired by Maine-based employers for full-time positions. In 2024, ReMaine will again be helping companies, non-profits, and public agencies.

ReMaine manages the administration, and ReMaine also covers half of the $18-22/hour wages, for a total of 240 hours -- a benefit of about $2,500.

ReMaine is a clean energy internship program funded by the federal government through the Maine Governor’s Energy Office. E2Tech has partnered with Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, the JPI Group, and IntWork, to place ReMaine interns in paid, short-term positions at dozens of Maine employers. The 2024 interns will be placed on a rolling basis starting in the winter. It launched in 2023 with 17 companies, nonprofits and municipalities (see list on the other side).

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Expectations for Interns:

• Be engaged, work hard, and learn new skills during the 6-10 week internship.

• Attend associated trainings and participate in exit interview with program staff

• Sign participation agreement that outlines program expectations to include an attendance policy, disciplinary policy and a code of conduct.

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Expectations for Employers:

• Participate in the final interviews with candidates.

• Review and sign participation/staffing agreement.

• Provide a mentor for intern.

• Ensure mentor attends program training.

• Provide intern with opportunities to learn.

• Provide regular feedback on intern performance.

• Allow intern to attend all training and program related events.

• Review and approve time-cards.

• Provide up to 50% wage reimbursement.