CMP Grid and Climate Planning

Integrated Grid Planning 

CMP’s Integrated Grid Plan rovides guidance for the cost-effective design of the electric grid to support achievement of Maine’s reliability, affordability, and clean energy goals. 

Our grid plan establishes a framework for a smarter, stronger, more resilient grid with the following priorities: 

• Ensure reliability and resiliency of the grid to reduce outages and ensure the grid can withstand increased storm and climate impacts.
• Enhance data collection from across the grid for use in system mapping and planning.
• Align with the State’s climate goals and the State’s energy plan. 

View CMP’s full Integrated Grid Plan.

CMP developed its Integrated Grid Plan in accordance with requirements set by the Maine Public Utilities Commission, including stakeholder engagement throughout the planning process. At key milestones during the development of the Plan, CMP shared its approach and progress, and received critical feedback. Recordings of the meetings and meeting materials are available below: 

• Milestone 1: Developing inputs to the planning models 
  • View the meeting materials here.
  • View the meeting recording here.
• Milestone 2: Assessing system needs 
  • View the meeting materials here.
  • View the meeting recording here.
• Milestone 3: Identifying solutions 
  • View the meeting materials here.
  • View the meeting recording here. 

 

Climate Change Planning  

CMP’s Climate Change Protection Plan is a 10-year plan that evaluates grid vulnerabilities and identifies measures such as installing tree-resistant electrical wires, reinforcing poles to withstand stronger and more frequent storms, and adding automation devices to manage outages and meet the demands of our customers well into the future. 

• Phase I study: CMP Climate Change Vulnerability Study.
• Phase II study: CMP Climate Change Resilience Plan.

Climate change planning and grid planning go hand-in-hand, so to ensure that our grid and climate planning efforts provide the greatest impact at the least cost, we sought feedback throughout the development of these plans, and continue to seek feedback that informs both initiatives. Click the links below view recordings of some of our climate planning engagement:  

• View the recording of our December 17 meeting, where we provided an update on CMP's Climate Change Vulnerability Study. 
• View the recording of our May 16 meeting where we presented the results of our Climate Change Vulnerability Study. 

 

These planning processes are collaborative with key stakeholders from several areas included in technical review of the data and potential solutions to meet our customers' electricity needs. Most importantly, we are committed to engaging our customers and the communities we serve. Stay informed about our work, community meetings, and opportunities to provide input by signing up for email updates below.