MEMA MAG Summer 2025

MEMA

MAG SUMMER 2025

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ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP, & EDUCATION FOR MAINE’S ENERGY MARKETERS

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INSIDE MAINE’S HIGH-STAKES LEGISLATIVE SESSION

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CRITICAL INSIGHTS ON MAINE

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CONTENTS

SUMMER 2025•Volume 9•Issue 2

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From the Desk of Charlie Summers

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Our Team & Board of Directors

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MEMA News: New Hire!

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MEMA News: MEMA Health Insurance Trust Open Enrollment

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Event Recap: Northern New England Energy Conference

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Legislative Update: Inside Maine’s HighStakes Legislative Session

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Energy Choice Update

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Critical Insights on Maine Survey

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EMA Update: A Day on Capitol Hill

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Event Recap: Propane Summit 7.0

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MTEC 2025 Course Schedule

MEMA MAG is a quarterly magazine designed to engage and communicate with members with useful, timely, and memberrelated content. MEMA MAG will be published four times a year.

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FROM THE DESK OF

MAINE WANTS ENERGY CHOICE

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he results are in—and once again, Mainers have made their voices clear. According to the latest Critical Insights survey (see page 18), nearly 9 in 10 Maine residents believe that state government should allow individuals to choose how they heat their homes and businesses. This overwhelming support has remained consistent across multiple polling cycles dating back to 2022, proving what we’ve always known: Mainers value freedom, independence, and common sense.

In addition to strong support for energy choice, this year’s survey revealed the highest-ever positive perception of home heating oil since MEMA began tracking this data three years ago. That tells us that not only do Mainers want the right to choose their heating systems—they trust and rely on the fuels we provide every single day.

Let’s be clear: We don’t want the state or local governments telling us how to heat our homes. That’s why your team at MEMA has been fighting hard in Augusta to advance the Energy Choice Bill—L.D. 556—to ensure that right stays with the people (see update on page 16). We sincerely thank you for contacting your legislators and asking them to vote

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in favor of L.D. 556. Your voice matters.

On the federal level, Mike Estes and I just returned from Washington, D.C., where we participated in the Energy Marketers of America's Washington Conference and Day on the Hill 2025 (see page 30). While there, we met with Representatives Golden and Pingree, as well as Senators Collins and King. In our meetings, we advocated for the reauthorization of the renewable fuels credit and support for the Credit Competition Act. Most importantly, we urged Senators to back the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn three Biden-era rules that granted Clean Air Act waivers allowing states like California to ban internal combustion engines.

We’re especially grateful to Senator Susan Collins, who voted to repeal those waivers. Thank you, Senator Collins, for standing up for energy freedom and common sense!

A special thank you also goes to Roger Mitchell, Dave Cupka, Rick Kenny, and the Education Committee for their continued efforts to improve MTEC. Thanks to their hard work, enrollment remains strong, and our facility continues to thrive.

Finally, thank you, our dedicated MEMA members. Your support is making a real impact in protecting and promoting the use of liquid fuels across Maine. It was great to connect with so many of you at the Northern New England Energy Conference, held June 23–25 at Mill Falls at the Lake in Meredith, NH. We appreciate your engagement and look forward to continuing the momentum together.

Best,

Charlie

MEET OUR

TEAM

CHARLIE SUMMERS PRESIDENT

SARAH NADEAU

INSURANCE & OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

ROGER MITCHELL MTEC DEAN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MEGAN DIVER

HANNAH ESTES

VICE PRESIDENT

BUSINESS MANAGER

SAMANTHA MCKINNEY

MEGHAN SYLVESTER

ADMIN ASSISTANT

DAVID CUPKA

MTEC INSTRUCTOR

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

RICK KENNY

MTEC INSTRUCTOR

EXECUTIVE BOARD CARTER VAILLANCOURT CHAIR OF THE BOARD DAIGLE OIL CO.

CASEY CRAMPTON VICE CHAIR

DEAD RIVER CO.

KATIE FOSTER TREASURER

RH FOSTER ENERGY

MATT POOLE | COLBY & GALE ROGER ARSENAULT | COMMUNITY ENERGY CO. ROBERT SHIBLEY | BOB’S CASH FUEL LLC CARTER VAILLANCOURT | DAIGLE OIL COMPANY CASEY CRAMTON | DEAD RIVER COMPANY CHARLIE BURNHAM | DIRECTOR EMERITUS JEFF WEBB | EASTERN PROPANE & OIL, INC. MICHAEL ESTES | ESTES OIL & PROPANE MAX MARSTON | FABIAN OIL MICHAEL MCCORMACK | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR CARRIE TOMFORDE | IRVING OIL KATIE FOSTER | RH FOSTER ENERGY, LLC. TIM HEUTZ | RINALDI ENERGY

ASSOCIATION BOARD

JAMIE ROBINSON | A.E. ROBINSON OIL CO. DAVID BABCOCK | ADAMS & FOGG OIL EQUIP, CO. PAM GIORDANO | CETANE ASSOCIATES PETER BUOTTE | COMMUNITY ENERGY CO. - ALT. JIM PIKE | ENERGY KINETICS JUDY DELANEY | GLOBAL PETROLEUM CORP. BRIAN HOLMES | GLOBAL PETROLEUM CORP. - ALT. TOM SCHWARM | GOULD TECHNOLOGIES MATT HARRISON | GULF OIL, LP JIM CARROLL | J.P. CARROLL FUEL CO. KEITH FINLEY | KEITH’S METER SERVICE CHARON CURTIS | MARITIME ENERGY STEVE NESS | NESS OIL COMPANY ROBERT TRACY | RH FOSTER ENERGY, LLC. - ALT. ELWIN SCOTT | SIMARD & SONS, INC. KRISTYN SCHWEITZER | SPRAGUE ENERGY PAULA PALMER | SPRAGUE ENERGY-ALT. MICHAEL TAMMARO | V.L. TAMMARO OIL

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Welcome to the team MEMA WELCOMES SAMANTHA MCKINNEY

In June, MEMA was thrilled to welcome Samantha McKinney as the newest member of our team. Stepping into the role of Administrative Assistant, Samantha brings over 15 years of experience in administration and management, spanning industries from healthcare to childcare.

With deep family roots in the heating industry, the scent of propane and heating oil is more than familiar—it feels like home. Samantha’s warm smile, can-do attitude, and genuine desire to support others have already made her a wonderful addition to our office. Whether she's assisting students, helping customers, or keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, she’s always ready to lend a hand. We’re so happy to have her on board—welcome, Samantha!

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MEMA NEWS

LET’S TALK BENEFITS:

OPEN ENROLLMENT SEASON IS ALMOST HERE W

e are fast approaching open enrollment for the MEMA Health Insurance Trust. If you are not already participating in MEMA’s health insurance plan, now is a great time to take a look! Rates are being set for the new plan year, and new rates for our self-insured program will be on the way to you in the next couple of weeks.

Our plans often have lower out-of-pocket costs for members and offer great savings on prescriptions and other health care services as well. Many prescription medications are available with $0 co-pays!

Don’t forget to check out our life, vision, and dental plans too!

Also, if you are a current participant in our benefit plans, this is a great time of year to review your options and employee data. Are beneficiaries up to date? Have all eligible employees been offered coverage or enrolled? Are employees educated on the many valuable benefits provided to them?

If you are a new member to MEMA please consider the MEMA health plan as a benefit to your employees.

Please call, or email, Sarah at (207) 729-5298 or snadeau@maineenergymarketers.com for more information.

It is not too early to begin the process!

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POLICY IN FOCUS: HIGHLIGHTS THE POWER OF INDUSTRY ADVOCACY

A Recap of the 2025 Northern New England Energy Conference

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he 2025 Northern New England Energy Conference kicked off on Monday, June 23, with a lively Welcome Reception alongside our valued vendors. The evening then moved to a Formal Awards Dinner celebrating dedication and excellence in the energy industry.

EMANH opened the awards by recognizing Rob Stenger of Simple Energy Partners as Member of the Year. Meanwhile, David Maloof and Jennifer Good of Clark Insurance were honored as Vendor of the Year. Next, MEMA celebrated longstanding partnerships by honoring Hedge Solutions for 25 years of membership, CITGO for 35 years, Adams and Fogg for 65 years, and Daigle Oil for an impressive 70 years of service.

The evening continued lakeside, where attendees relaxed with drinks and enjoyed a soulful acoustic performance by Quiet Riot Act, rounding out the evening on a high note.

On Tuesday, June 24, the conference continued with a full schedule of high-impact educational sessions, despite the record-breaking heatwave.

Steve Piwowarski, Division Administrator for the USDOT’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, opened the morning with energy maineenergymarketers.com

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EVENT RECAP

and clarity in his talk on “Federal Requirements for Safe and Secure Transportation of Heating Fuels.” His insights emphasized safety protocols that are vital to our industry’s everyday operations.

Next up, Alexandra Rosen, Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the American Trucking Association, took the stage to break down the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act. Her behindthe-scenes account of navigating policy change on Capitol Hill gave attendees a rare glimpse into the legislative process and the persistence it demands.

In one of the day’s most dynamic sessions, Joe Scully, Executive Director of EMANH, moderated a timely and thought-provoking conversation with Jim Collura (President & CEO of NEFI) and Rob Underwood (President of EMA).

Together, they addressed some of the most pressing issues facing the energy sector, including global tariffs, LIHEAP funding cuts, and Energy 10

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Choice, among others.

To close the education portion of the day, Coleman Shear, CFA, and Founder of Apis Point Energy, delivered a sharp and insightful session on fuel purchasing and risk management, equipping attendees with strategies to strengthen profitability amid market volatility.

After an information-packed morning, attendees shifted gears for a scenic two-hour luncheon cruise aboard the historic M/S Mount Washington on Lake Winnipesaukee.

The conference concluded later that evening with the always-popular Vendor Blender, which brought everyone together for cocktails, conversation, and connection before guests ventured out to enjoy Meredith’s fantastic dining scene.

The 2025 Northern New England Energy Conference once again showcased the power of uniting Maine and New Hampshire’s energy communities. As the policy

landscape continues to evolve, the role of industry advocacy becomes increasingly vital. Conferences like this provide an essential platform for staying informed, sharing resources, and amplifying our collective voice.

The conversations held here went beyond education—they served as a clear reminder that engagement drives influence, and together, our advocacy fuels progress for the entire energy sector.

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s conference a success. We look forward to seeing you next year, from June 15 to 17, at Harborside Ocean Resort in Bar Harbor, Maine.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS Gold Sponsors Apis Point Energy Reynolds American Silver Sponsors Altria Dead River Company Federated Insurance Irving Oil Phillip Morris, Inc. Sprague Energy Warm Thoughts Communications Lanyard Sponsor H.O. Bouchard Welcome Reception Sponsor Advanced Fuel Solutions Bronze Sponsors Hedge Solutions NEFI Advertising Sponsor Fuel Oil News

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TANKS

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

FROM BUDGET BATTLES TO ENERGY WINS: INSIDE MAINE’S HIGH-STAKES LEGISLATIVE SESSION

By Megan Diver

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egislators in Augusta were hoping to complete their work for the session on or around June 18, which was the statutory adjournment date for the First Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature.

The statutory deadline did not apply this year, though, as the majority Democrats technically adjourned the legislative session back in March after passing a straight party-line $11.3 billion budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. Non-emergency laws (those not receiving 2/3rds votes of approval by the House and Senate) do not take effect until 90 days after the Governor signs them into law, so the March adjournment ensured that the party line budget proposal would be law by the beginning of the State fiscal year on July 1.

Immediately after the "adjournment," Governor Mills called the Legislature back in for a "special" session to complete its work. This previously unusual maneuver has become commonplace under the Mills Administration, which has used this tactic to enact the past three two-year State budgets.

Lawmakers still hoped to wrap up the legislative session on the targeted date.

BUDGET & CIGARETTE TAX Lawmakers still hoped to wrap up the legislative session on the targeted date.

However, many key issues remained to be resolved until the very last days of session, namely a "Part 2" budget proposal to fund shortfalls in the MaineCare budget. Governor Mills has proposed a $1 per pack cigarette tax increase to help offset the deficit within the program, which MEMA opposed aggressively and worked

with a coalition of partners within the association, as well as retailers and other tobacco interests, who all lobbied against the $80 million tax increase and have coordinated grassroots and advertising campaigns.

As expected, this was one of the last items the Legislature dealt with.

Unfortunately, the Appropriations Committee recommended a $1.50 tax on tobacco products, which Republicans opposed, but in the end, the opposition wasn't enough to stop maineenergymarketers.com

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Senate and House were close and took place over several weeks. Each vote was a nail-biter, but WE DID IT! The hard work, the conversations, the late nights, and the effort from each and every one of MEMA's member companies made the difference! (see more on page 16).

SUNFLOWER BIOFUEL STUDY

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Every late night, every conversation, every call—it all made the difference.

We protected Energy Choice."

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the majority party from passing the budget.

Senator Trey Stewart (R-Presque Isle) filed legislation on MEMA's behalf that would study the feasibility of biofuels produced from sunflowers.

L.D. 1297, "Resolve, to Establish the Committee to Study the Use of Sunflower Crops to Produce Biofuels," pulls together stakeholders from our association, the potato industry, the university, and others to investigate this important issue. After initial votes of approval, the bill was placed on the Legislature's Special Study Table.

This bill was carried over until the next legislative session, beginning in January 2026.

ENERGY CHOICE

LIHEAP PROGRAM

MEMA's priority this session was L.D. 556, "An Act to Preserve Heating and Energy Choice by Prohibiting a Municipality from Prohibiting a Particular Energy System or Energy Distributor". This bill, sponsored by Senator Matt Harrington (R-Sanford), received bipartisan support from the State and Local Government Committee and was tabled in the Senate for several weeks without any legislative action. MEMA engaged with our member companies, enlisted social media campaigns, produced handouts for legislators, and utilized earned media, such as radio appearances and op-eds, to make our case for Energy Choice. Votes in the

MEMA continues to have conversations with legislators on ways to improve the current LIHEAP program for vendors. MEMA will convene a working group over the summer between members, legislators, and the Maine State Housing Authority. Additionally, the Government Oversight Committee is currently looking into the LIHEAP program and will continue to meet throughout the summer. MEMA will remain engaged through this process. MEMA will be engaging members on this issue to create a subcommittee, and we will be looking to engage company participants to create recommendations and potential

legislation for the next legislative session.

OIL TERMINAL L.D. 1507, "Act to Require General Public Notification of Oil Terminal Facility Transfer Activities," sponsored

by Representative Matthew Beck (D-South Portland), had a lengthy public hearing at which MEMA and many MEMA members testified in opposition. This bill has been carried over into the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Maine Legislature.

MEMA has been working with our terminal members, the Portland Regional Chamber, and others on this issue since the Fall of 2024 and will continue to do so until a resolution is found.

CLIMATE SUPERFUND L.D. 1870, "An Act to Establish a Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program to Impose Penalties on Climate Polluters." Sponsored

by Senator Stacy Brenner (D-Cumberland), this bill would establish the Maine Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program, creating a mechanism for certain fossil fuel companies to pay for climate change adaptation projects. Specifically, entities involved in extracting fossil fuels or refining crude oil between 1995 and 2024 would be assessed a cost recovery demand if they are responsible for more than 1 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. MEMA opposed this legislation, as well as a similar piece

of legislation. The committee voted to kill one of the bills, but has carried over L.D. 1870 until the Second Session in 2026.

MEMA has been engaged in several other legislative bills this session.

For a complete listing of bills that MEMA is tracking, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Megan Diver at mdiver@maineenergymarketers.com.

Megan Diver is the Vice President of the Maine Energy Marketers Association

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Consume A VICTORY FOR

GOVERNOR MILLS SIGNS LD 556 INTO LAW

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er Choice After a narrow vote and strong industry advocacy, Mainers will retain the right to choose how they heat their homes and power their vehicles.

After weeks of uncertainty, the Energy Choice bill (LD 556) has officially become law in Maine.

Initially tabled in the Senate, the bill was brought to a vote on June 16 but fell short by just one vote. The following day, it moved to the House, where it passed narrowly, 81–76, and returned to the Senate for reconsideration. On June 25, the Senate voted in favor, 18–14, sending the bill to Governor Janet Mills’ desk. Despite pressure from environmental special interest groups urging a veto, Governor Mills signed LD 556 into law on July 1.

This is a major victory for Energy Choice in Maine—and for our industry.

MEMA and its members mobilized quickly, and your efforts made a real impact. Every phone call, email, letter, and personal conversation helped push this bill across the finish line.

We did it—together.

Thanks to you, Mainers will continue to have the freedom to choose how they heat their homes and businesses and what vehicles they drive. This is a win worth celebrating.Thank you for your unwavering support, and thank you Governor Mills for protecting our industry and the people of Maine’s right to choose what works for them in their home. maineenergymarketers.com

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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE ENERGY CHOICE

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR ENERGY CHOICE CHAMPIONS! IT’S AMAZING WHAT DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS CAN DO WHEN THEY WORK TOGETHER! BILL SPONSOR: Senator Matt Harrington (R-York) SENATE DISTRICT 33: In York County: Alfred; Lebanon; Sanford; and Waterboro.

“As the sponsor of energy choice in 2023 and in 2025, I am proud that we were able to safeguard individual choice so that Mainers can continue to do what makes sense for them economically and environmentally.”

LEAD DEMOCRAT CO-SPONSOR: Senator Joe Baldacci (D-Penobscot) SENATE DISTRICT 9: In Penobscot County: Bangor and Hermon.

“I believe Maine needs to continue to adopt an “all of the above approach” as it relates to energy policy to make sure home and business heating is affordable for the future. I am proud that the Legislature was able to accomplish a bipartisan strategy relating to energy policy this session.”

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All MEMA HIT member companies, including retailers, wholesalers, and associates, are able to receive a free 30-minute consultation*. Take advantage of having this valuable direct benefit for you and your employees. *After your free consultation, you get an additional 16% discounted rate.

Schedule a consultation today.

Contact Steven R. Gerlach sgerlach@bernsteinshur.com 207.774.1200 bernsteinshur.com

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE ENERGY CHOICE

(From left to right) Senator Matt Harrington, Charlie Summers, Maine Energy Marketers Association, and Senator Joe Baldacci at an Energy Choice press conference in Portland, Maine on October 3, 2024.

We couldn’t have done it without the bipartisan support of both the Senate and the House. If you see these legislators, please be sure to thank them for supporting our industry and our neighbors.

Senator Rick Bennett – District 18 (Oxford County) Senator Sue Bernard – District 1 (Aroostook County) Senator Bruce Bickford – District 20 (Androscoggin County) Senator Russell Black – District 5 (Franklin County) Senator Richard Bradstreet – District 15 (Kennebec County) Senator Scott Cyrway – District 16 (Kennebec County) Senator Brad Farrin – District 3 (Somerset County) Senator Stacey Guerin – District 4 (Penobscot County) Senator David Haggan – District 10 (Penobscot County) Senator Craig Hickman – District 14 (Kennebec County) 20 MEMA MAG | Summer 2025

Senator Jim Libby – District 22 (Cumberland County) Senator Joe Martin – District 19 (Oxford County) Senator Marianne Moore – District 6 (Washington County) Senator Tim Nangle – District 26 (Cumberland County) Senator Jeff Timberlake – District 17 (Androscoggin County) Representative Jeff Adams – District 144 (Lebanon) Representative Roger Albert – District 2 (Madawaska) Representative Amy Arata – District 104 (New Gloucester) Representative Donald Ardell – District 6 (Monticello) Representative Mark Babin – District 3 (Fort Fairfield) Representative Barbara Bagshaw – District 106 (Windham) Representative Steven Bishop – District 17 (Bucksport) Representative Mark Blier – District 138 (Buxton) Representative David Boyer – District 87 (Poland) Representative Richard Campbell – 19 District (Orrington) Representative Nathan Carlow – District 137 (Buxton)

KEY SUPPORTERS

Senator Trey Stewart Senate District 2 Aroostook County

Representative Elizabeth Caruso – District 72 (Caratunk) Representative Quentin Chapman – District 88 (Auburn) Representative Marygrace Cimino – District 83 (Bridgton) Representative Amanda Collamore – District 68 (Pittsfield) Representative Alicia Collins – District 61 (Sidney) Representative Mark Cooper – District 107 (Windham) Representative Lydia Crafts – District 46 (Newcastle) Representative Dean Cray – District 69 (Palmyra) Representative Lucien Daigle – District 1 (Fort Kent) Representative James Dill – District 26 (Old Town) Representative Gary Drinkwater – District 27 (Milford) Representative Jack Ducharme – District 71 (Madison) Representative John Eder – District 136 (Waterboro) Representative Billy Bob Faulkingham – District 12 (Winter Harbor) Representative Paul Flynn – District 62 (Albion) Representative Robert Foley – District 145 (Wells) Representative Steven Foster – District 32 (Dexter) Representative Ann Fredericks – District 143 (Sanford) Representative Ken Fredette – District 33 (Newport) Representative Irene Gifford – District 28 (Lincoln) Representative Cheryl Golek – District 99 (Harpswell) Representative Tim Guerrette – District 4 (Caribou) Representative Kimberly Haggan – District 36 (Hampden) Representative Randall Hall – District 74 (Wilton) Representative Tavis Hasenfus – District 57 (Readfield) Representative Rachel Henderson – District 78 (Rumford) Representative Alliston Hepler – District 49 (Woolwich) Representative Benjamin Hymes – District 38 (Waldo) Representative Caldwell Jackson – District 80 (Oxford) Representative Kathy Javner – District 29 (Chester) Representative Michael Lance – District 79 (Paris) Representative Lucas Lanigan – District 141 (Sanford) Representative Thomas Lavigne – District 148 (Berwick) Representative Adam Lee – District 89 (Auburn) Representative Michael Lemelin – District 52 (Chelsea)

Representative Randall Greenwood House District 56 Wales/Litchfield/ Monmouth

Representative Laurel Libby – District 90 (Auburn) Representative Sheila Lyman – District 76 (Livermore Falls) Representative Rick Mason – District 97 (Lisbon) Representative David McIntyre – District 18 (Lowell) Representative Arthur Mingo – District 9 (Calais) Representative Joshua Morris – District 91 (Turner) Representative Bob Nutting – District 66 (Oakland) Representative Rolf Olsen – District 86 (Raymond) Representative Wayne Parry – District 140 (Arundel) Representative Reagan Paul – District 37 (Winterport) Representative Chad Perkins – District 31 (DoverFoxcroft) Representative Jennifer Poirier – District 70 (Skowhegan) Representative Kimberly – District 85 (Standish) Representative Tracy Quint – District 8 (Hodgdon) Representative Shelley Rudnicki – District 67 (Fairfield) Representative Holly Sargent – District 147 (York) Representative Tammy Schmersal-Burgess – District 77 (Mexico) Representative Abden Simmons – District 45 (Waldoboro) Representative Katrina Smith – District 62 (Palermo) Representative Mike Soboleski – District 73 (Phillips) Representative Tiffany Strout – District 11 (Harrington) Representative Greg Swallow – District 7 (Houlton) Representative James Thorne – District 35 (Carmel) Representative William Tuell – District 10 (East Machias) Representative Joe Underwood – District 5 (Presque Isle) Representative Nathan Wadsworth – District 82 (Hiram) Representative Mark Walker – District 84 (Naples) Representative James White – District 30 (Guilford) Representative Russell White – District 13 (Ellsworth) Representative Peter Wood – District 81 (Norway) Representative Stephen Wood – District 92 (Greene) Representative Dave Woodsome – District 139 (Waterboro) maineenergymarketers.com

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CRITICAL INSIGHTS ON MAINE A Summary of Results of Proprietary Polling Findings

BY DIGITAL RESEARCH INC.

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ach spring and fall, Digital Research, Inc. conducts the Critical Insights on Maine tracking survey, a comprehensive, statewide public opinion poll of registered voters that covers a variety of topics of interest to business leaders, policymakers, and the public at large.

Critical Insights on Maine has been documenting the attitudes, perceptions, and preferences of Maine's residents for more than 25 years, making it the longest-running, consistently-administered tracking survey in the Northeast. In addition to general interest items (the results of which are released to the public via information provided to local and regional media outlets), the survey also serves as a vehicle for interested parties to include proprietary questions in the poll, the results of which are provided only to the sponsoring entities.

This report presents the results of proprietary questions included in the poll on behalf of the Maine Energy Marketers Association that were integrated into the current polling instrument.

The current round of the poll included a total of 600 participants across the state who were surveyed by phone (298 study participants) or online (302 respondents) in the Spring of 2025 (March 11th to April 3rd).

SELF-REPORTED AGE Under 35 35-44 45-54 55-64

20% 20% 17% 16% 27%

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All survey participants were required to be registered voters in Maine.

65 or over

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Final data reflect the demographic makeup of Maine's voting population and were statistically weighted to appropriately balance results by gender, age, level of education, geographic region of residence, and voter registration profile (see Sample Profile below).

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

With a total sample of 600 participants, the results presented here have an associated sampling error of +/- 4.0 percentage points at a 95% level of confidence.

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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The survey took the average participant less than 18 minutes to complete–including both general-interest questions as well as proprietary items included by sponsoring entities like the Maine Energy Marketers Association.

Less than a four-year college Four-year college or more

One Two

GENDER IDENIFICATION Female Male Non-binary/Other

50% 49% 1%

50% 50%

SELF-REPORTED PARTY REGISTRATION

SAMPLE PROFILE As noted, data in this report have been weighted to appropriately balance the sample make-up according to gender, age, level of education, geographic region of residence, and voter registration profile to reflect the state's voting population.

66% 33%

Democrat Republican Other* Unenrolled

34% 30% 7% 30%

*Includes Green Independent, Libertarian, No Labels, or some other party not listed.

Party affiliation data are shown above for the total sample; some variation is seen by Congressional District, in accordance with current registration information made available by the Office of the Secretary of State.

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PROPRIETARY STUDY

Overall, what is your opinion of the following home heating fuels?

Wood Products

77% 69%

Home Heating Oil Electric Heat Pumps

63%

Propane Gas

62%

Baseboard Electric Heat

41%

Geothermal

40%

More Favorable

34%

Awareness and favorability numbers for the tested heating fuels show significant variance across different sources. In the current measurement, awareness and favorability proportions are most robust for wood heat and for home heating oil, followed by heat pumps and propane gas, respectively.

Awareness is moderate, but perceptions are a bit more polarized for natural gas and–especially–for electric baseboard, where more of those polled view the source negatively than view it positively.

Awareness is more limited for both geothermal and biofuels, though reaction to these heating sources among those aware and offering a rating is generally favorable.

Among the measured home heating sources that are consistently rated favorably by larger proportions of poll participants, wood products have consistently topped the hierarchy of tested fuels.

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18% 24% 23%

5%

11%

10%

Not Sure

10%

1%

3% 4%

7%

6%

26%

Heard of, cannot rate

3%

15%

23%

2%

4%

12%

47% 17%

Less Favorable

4%

22%

55%

Natural Gas

Biofuels

17%

3% 2% 15%

11%

12%

Never heard of

Over time, roughly eight-in-ten Maine voters polled have consistently indicated a favorable impression of wood as a home heating fuel source, especially self-reported GOP voters.

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF WOOD PRODUCTS? 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

45% 49% 44% 37% 45% Somewhat Positive 32% 32% 33% 40% 37%

Very Positive

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS? 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

35% 40% 39% 33% 31% Somewhat Positive 28% 31% 33% 35% 34%

Very Positive

Through the Fall of 2024, opinions on electric heat pumps had generally trended favorably since 2022 before dipping in the current measurement; views continue to be especially favorable for heat pumps among younger voters and self-reported Democrats.

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF HOME HEATING OIL? 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

35% 29% 30% 16% 26% Somewhat Positive 34% 32% 33% 32% 35%

Very Positive

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF PROPANE GAS? 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

29% 30% 33% 20% 25% Somewhat Positive 32% 35% 36% 37% 36%

Very Positive

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF NATURAL GAS? 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

27% 28% 33% 24% 27% Somewhat Positive 28% 37% 32% 36% 33%

Very Positive

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF BIOFUELS? 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

14% 20% 19% 15% 21% Somewhat Positive 20% 28% 26% 28% 25%

Very Positive

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF GEOTHERMAL? 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

23% 28% 26% 24% 26% Somewhat Positive 17% 21% 22% 22% 17%

Very Positive

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF BASEBOARD ELECTRIC? 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

16% 15% 18% 15% 14% Somewhat Positive 25% 25% 32% 26% 29%

Very Positive

Opinions have been reasonably stable concerning natural gas, but favorability numbers for home heating oil and propane have fluctuated a bit over time, potentially as a result of pricing changes. With these shifts, perspectives on heating oil are now the most positive seen to date. Of all tested fuels, oil is the only one to show improvement in perception relative to Fall 2024 findings. Generally, views on heating oil have tended to be more favorable among Republican voters.

The heating fuel options that garner lesser proportions of explicitly favorable views continue to include the lower familiarity options and the less favorably-regarded electric baseboard heat.

While awareness has been lower overall, more than four-in-ten voters polled had consistently offered positive views on biofuels through 2024, with a similar proportion responding in kind about geothermal energy. While each fuel was generally trending more favorably in terms of stated perceptions over time, the Spring 2025 polling cycle shows declines for both in the proportion of positive ratings, albeit directionally so.

Opinions of each fuel continue to be significantly more favorable among men and, in the case of geothermal, self-reported Democrats. Opinions have generally been more modest and consistent over time concerning electric baseboard heat, with the current results showing close to the lowest recorded proportion of favorable responses.

Among only those who know enough to rate a tested heating fuel, meaning those who selected "Not sure/Unable to rate/Never heard of" for a given fuel were removed from the analysis, options like wood, heat pumps, and geothermal continue to be viewed similarly in terms of favorability.

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WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF WOOD PRODUCTS? (Among those able to rate the listed fuel) 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

48% 52% 49% 41% 48% Somewhat Positive 34% 34% 37% 44% 39%

Very Positive

Among only those who know enough to rate a tested heating fuel, options like wood, heat pumps, and geothermal continue to be viewed similarly in terms of favorability."

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF ELECTRIC HEAT PUMPS? (Among those able to rate the listed fuel) 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

43% 46% 46% 39% 40% Somewhat Positive 35% 35% 40% 43% 43%

Very Positive

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF GEOTHERMAL? (Among those able to rate the listed fuel) 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

44% 48% 46% 45% 49% Somewhat Positive 34% 36% 39% 41% 32%

Very Positive

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF BIOFUELS? (Among those able to rate the listed fuel) 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

27% 32% 33% 27% 37% Somewhat Positive 40% 45% 46% 49% 44%

Very Positive

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF NATURAL GAS? (Among those able to rate the listed fuel) 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

35% 33% 40% 29% 33% Somewhat Positive 36% 43% 40% 44% 40%

Very Positive

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF PROPANE GAS? (Among those able to rate the listed fuel) 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

34% 34% 37% 24% 29% Somewhat Positive 38% 40% 42% 44% 42%

Very Positive

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WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF HOME HEATING OIL? (Among those able to rate the listed fuel) 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

38% 31% 34% 18% 29% Somewhat Positive 37% 34% 37% 35% 39%

Very Positive

An examination of views on heating fuels, according to political leanings, yields some interesting variation in perspective across party affiliations.

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF BASEBOARD ELECTRIC? (Among those able to rate the listed fuel) 2025 S

2024 F

2024 S

2023 S

2022 S

18% 17% 22% 17% 16% Somewhat Positive 28% 28% 38% 31% 34%

Very Positive

Favorable views on heating oil are significantly more common among GOP voters. However, examining views on heating fuels, according to political leanings, yields some interesting variation in perspective across party affiliations.

When compared to Democrats, GOP voters continue to show a more positive view of heating oil as a fuel source. Meanwhile, both Democrats and unenrolled voters have a significantly more positive view of geothermal energy than do Republicans.

FAVORABILITY TOWARD HOME HEATING FUELS, BY POLITICAL PARTY GOP

87%

83% 77%

83%

DEM

86%

67%

Unenrolled

83% 72%

86% 76%

72% 68%

75%

72% 70%

75%

72% 71% 65% 64% 64% 56% 44% 39%

Wood Products

Geothermal

Electric Home Heat Pump Heating Oil

Propane Gas

Natural Gas

Biofuels

Baseboard Electric Heat

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Favorable views toward heat pumps and biofuels cut across the political spectrum, though Democrats do show directionally higher favorability. Similarly, all Maine voters–regardless of party–tend to have more modest views on electric baseboard heat, though Democrats are more positive than Republicans.

However, as a primary heating source, more than four-in-ten of those polled report heating oil as a primary heat source, and among those choosing an option outside the provided list, wood heat is most common.

Additionally, given that reports of both electricity and other/ specify option for "heat pumps" each trend toward Democrats in terms of political affiliation, it is possible that the response option of "electricity" encompasses both electric baseboard as well as an option such as heat pumps.

CONSISTENCY OF HOME COMFORT "My heating system ____________ kept my home warm and comfortable, no matter how cold it was outside."

Always

WHAT TYPE OF ENERGY DO YOU USE AS YOUR PRIMARY HEAT SOURCE IN THE WINTER MONTHS?

Less Frequently

4%

2%

7%

10%

26%

44% Heating Oil

Sometimes

Almost Always

25%

Almost Never/Never

7%

4%

6%

13%

24%

5% 16%

21% 27%

14% Electricity 9% Propane 63%

63%

62%

Nat

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9% Natural Gas

63%

52%

23% Other SPECIFY OTHER HEATING SOURCE

Proportions shown are among the 23% who chose some “Other” heating source.

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Across all tested heating sources, a strong majority of users report being warm and comfortable over the course of the heating season, regardless of how cold it was. Results were markedly consistent across most heating sources, with only a small directionally-lower level of perceived comfort observed for propane users.

Most of those polled agree that over the course of the heating season, they did not experience any system issues or problems.

While a majority of propane users did not experience difficulties, fully one-quarter disagree that they did not have any problems.

VIEWS ON SYSTEM RELIABILITY "I did not experience any system breakdowns or maintenance issues throughout the winter."

Completely Agree

Mostly Agree

Agree Less

5%

8%

9%

7%

6% 2% 23%

Neither

16% 27%

5%

17%

Disagree

17% 14%

5% 10%

69%

70%

68%

65%

58%

Agree More

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Results were markedly consistent across most heating sources, with only a directionally-lower level of reliability that is observed for propane users, particularly those living in the more northern 2nd Congressional District.

VIEWS ON UPGRADING SYSTEMS OR SWITCHING FUELS

Heating Oil Natural Gas Electricity Propane Other

Like/Will Upgrade, Same Fuel

No Opinion/Will Switch in Time

Do Not Like/Prefers to Switch Fuel

56% 60% 61% 62% 67%

24% 33% 31% 23% 22%

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An increasingly large majority of Maine people agree that the state and nation should follow an energy strategy that includes both fossil fuels and renewable sources of energy.

Across each tested heating fuel, a majority of those polled like their current heating system and will upgrade at some point but keep the same fuel source.

Only home heating oil and, to some extent, propane have sizeable blocs of potential switchers.

Close to two-in-ten oil users would like to change to a different fuel, as do 15% of propane users.

However, dissatisfied oil users who would like to switch fuels tend to be disproportionately Democratic voters.

The fuel user group with the largest bloc of potential switchers is oil heat, with 19% of the more than four-in-ten who use oil claiming they would like to change fuels, most often to heat pumps.

TO WHAT HEAT SOURCE WOULD YOU MOST LIKELY SWITCH? Heat Pump Natural Gas Propane Heater/Rinnai Electric Solar Wind Wood (gen.)

Wood Boiler Oil Furnace Pellet Stove Wood Stove Geothermal Other Don't Know/Not Sure

35% 19% 18% 13% 9% 6% 4% 4% 3% 2% 1% 1% 4% 2%

Proportions shown are among the 19% oil heat users who chose “Do not like/Prefers to Switch Fuel.”

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However, an increasingly large majority of Maine people, more than eight-in-ten overall, agree that the state and nation should follow an energy strategy that includes both fossil fuels and renewable sources of energy. Support for a diversified energy strategy has been robust across each measurement, with the endorsement of an electricity-only solution continuing to lag by a significant margin and showing incremental, directional declines over the past several polling cycles.

PREFERRED ENERGY STRATEGY "Which of the following two sentences do you agree with most, given the global tensions and security concerns the United States faces from the Middle East, Russia, and China?"

2022 S

82% 80% 77% 78% 75%

2023 S 2024 S 2024 F 2025 S

I feel it in Maine's and the country's best interest to develop and encourage a diverse energy strategy that includes the use of oil, gas, solar, wind, and nuclear energy.

I feel it in Maine's and the country's best interest to develop and 13% 14% 12% 10% 9% encourage a singular energy strategy that relies exclusively on electricity and electric-generation.

12%

7%

12% 10% 9% Not sure.

DEMOGRAPHIC AND CLASSIFICATION DIMENSIONS OF MAINERS WHO AGREE WITH A DIVERSE ENERGY STRATEGY % Preferring / Selecting Statement

Men

PERCEPTION OF THE DIRECTION OF MAINE

82 82

Right Direction

AGE DISTRIBUTION Under 35 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or over

81 82

CD 1 CD 2

GENDER IDENIFICATION Women

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

Wrong Track Mixed

72 83 78 85 89

When examining preference for a diversified energy strategy, a strong majority of Mainers across all demographic and classification dimensions agree with this approach. However, agreement is most robust among residents who are older "empty nesters," as well as among college-educated Maine people.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Less than a four-year college Four-year college or more

84 79 84

80 87

Additionally, a diversified approach is supported by a strong majority of Maine people across political parties, within each Congressional District, and regardless of perception of how the state is seen as faring in terms of its future path.

CHILDREN IN HOUSEHOLD Yes No

74 85

POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION Democrat Republican Unenrolled

78 83 87

A diversified [energy strategy] is supported by a strong majority of Maine people across political parties, within each Congressional District, and regardless of perception of how the state is seen as faring in terms of its future path.

8-in-10 Mainers believe that state government should allow residents the ability to choose how they elect to heat their homes and businesses.

VIEWS CONCERNING HEATING FUEL CHOICE If asked to choose, which of the following statements would you say most accurately reflects your feelings?

2022 S

2023 S

2024 S

2024 F

I believe the state government should pass laws that let Mainers choose how to heat their homes and businesses, which may include electric heating systems but could also include propane, oil, solar, wood, and natural gas.

Again, well over eightin-ten Mainers polled continue to believe that state government should allow residents the ability to choose how they elect to heat their homes and businesses, which has been consistent over multiple polling cycles dating back to 2022.

Support for consumer choice in heating fuel sources cuts across all demographic and resident classification subgroups, including political identification.

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87% 91% 84% 88% 87%

4% I believe the state government should pass laws that require Mainers to transition to all electric heating systems in their homes and businesses.

5% 8% 6% 6% 8% 4% 8% 7%

Not sure.

2025 S

6%

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EMA’s 2025 D.C. engagement translated knowledge into immediate policy wins and delivered actionable information to keep marketers competitive in a rapidly shifting regulatory and commercial environment.

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(Photo Courtesy of EMA.) 34 MEMA MAG | Summer 2025

he Energy Marketers of America’s annual Washington, D.C. gathering delivered on policy access, commercial insight, and strategic networking. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R‑MS) opened the program with a candid briefing on legislative mechanics and her close relationship with President Trump, urging marketers to leverage their own stories to advance EMA priorities into law. Colonial Pipeline, EMA’s newest corporate partner, followed with a on ondata‑rich briefing hurricane‑readiness and system communications—vital intel for marketers who rely on Colonial’s system to keep gasoline, diesel, and heating fuel moving up and down the East Coast.

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Motor Fuels: Mark Barolo, deputy director of EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks, fielded direct operational questions on UST compliance and enforcement.

Convenience Stores: Reynolds updated marketers on tobacco regulations and Worldpay highlighted its dedicated marketer platform which continues to offer a flat $0.029 transaction fee after interchange, zero add‑on percentages, and crystal‑clear statements. Members were encouraged to contact EMA’s Erick Wilde (813‑600‑0447) to lock in savings.

Heating Fuels: AFPM’s Don Thoren dissected Northeastern states’ LCFS proposals; NORA president Michael Devine detailed biofuel‑blending research and the association’s five‑year reauthorization push. Committee members also discussed either asking lawmakers to eliminate the Residential Electrification Rebate Program or reinstate the broader 25C efficiency credit.

Board of Directors: Altria gave an overview of tobacco regulations and outlined 2025 priorities, StoneX outlined macro‑risk scenarios, hedging tools, and liability trends and Federated Insurance reminded marketers to attend its complimentary 2½ -Day Risk Management Academy (RMA) held at Federated®'s Home Office in Owatonna, Minnesota.

LEGISLATIVE WINS OUT OF THE GATE

(From left to right) Senator Angus King, Maine (I); Mike Estes, Estes Oil & Propane; Charlie Summers, Maine Energy Marketers Association; Will Beck, Sprague Energy Resources.

1. Hours‑of‑Service Flexibility. A bipartisan house letter, led by Rep. Mike Bost (R‑IL), pressed FMCSA for pre‑disaster hours of service waivers to ensure critical fuel delivery.

2. California Clean‑Air Preemption. EMA endorsed Senate Congressional Review Act resolution votes to overturn the “California car and truck mandates” as well as related NOx waivers; the chamber approved all three resolutions the week after the fly‑in.

3. Highway Trust Fund Equity. Tax‑writers adopted language ensuring EV drivers finance the roads they use and scrapping the inflationary federal EV tax credit.

SWIPE FEE REFORM ON THE FRONT BURNER Senators Marshall (R-KS) and Durbin (D‑IL) reaffirmed their drive for a floor vote on the Credit Card Competition Act. EMA is urging a “yes” vote on the Marshall-Durbin Amendment—arguing that mandatory dual‑routing on cards issued by the largest banks will inject long‑overdue competition, lower fees, and harden payments security across the retail fuel channel.

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n Wednesday, April 30, nearly 150 industry professionals gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bangor, Maine, for the 7th Annual Propane Summit—a full day of learning, networking, and innovation.

The day kicked off with a warm welcome from MTEC Dean Roger Mitchell. Attendees then dove into a dynamic education session on propane safety and documentation led by Brent Cammett of Propane Safety. Next, Dale Hersey of the Maine Fuel Board provided a valuable review of codes and licensing, followed by a joint presentation with Gary Hanes of PGANE introducing the latest PEP training modules.

The morning sessions wrapped up with a powerful and timely talk from PGANE’s Leslie Anderson on the environmental benefits of propane and renewable propane—highlighting the industry’s role in a cleaner energy future.

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EVENT RECAP concluded on a high note with a lively raffle and exciting prizes.

Afternoon breakout sessions allowed attendees to tailor their experience.

Options included training with the new SureSense Tank Gauge Sensors presented by Jason Corral of Worthington Industries, a deep dive into Emergency Response Best Practices led by Scott Haley (Daigle Oil Company), Mark Anderson (Dead River Company), and Bryon Breda (PGANE), and a focused session for drivers on how to respond to service interruptions, led by Roger Mitchell.

The Summit concluded with two final breakout opportunities: a required NFPA 58 three-year re-certification, also led by Mitchell, and a live outdoor demonstration of tank-to-tank transfer using the Ventur-Evac Tool by Dave Newman of F.W. Webb—a crowd favorite that brought the day to a memorable close.

Thanks to the sponsors, vendors, presenters, and attendees, the 2025 Propane Summit was a resounding success. MEMA extends heartfelt appreciation to everyone who helped make this year’s event in Bangor an engaging, educational, and inspiring experience. We look forward to seeing you next year!

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