2026-09-04T08:51:12-05:00 2025-12-31 824812448 PGM LLC 319 Main Street Biddeford ME 04005 990 2025-01-01 271436307 ClimateWork Maine CLIM 2079561264 PO Box 15021 Portland ME 041125021 Jeff Marks Executive Director 2079561264 2026-09-04 1 P01200943 2074155714 2025 Jeff Marks PO Box 15021 Portland ME 041125021 256081 0 X climateworkmaine.org X 2011 ME Achieve change on the ground by connecting Maine businesses to practical actions that companies and firms of all sizes can take to confront climate and clean energy challenges.Provide businesses with pragmatic advice to reduce carbon emissions and access opportunities to grow their businesses and workforce and build new businesses.Research, evaluate, and disseminate information on emerging strategies, policies, and technologies that businesses can benefit from through statewide, regional and sector-specific forums.Collaborate with others to resolve conflicts at the intersection of climate and the economy.Create a climate-focused business sector in Maine that is value-added and sustainable while enhancing economic and workforce development.Help promote the rapid adoption of key technologies, strategies, and companies that advance us toward a carbon-constrained world. 30 29 2 30 0 0 219690 196227 49210 59771 0 83 0 0 268900 256081 1404 0 0 0 127376 179277 0 0 19091 77867 91790 206647 271067 62253 -14986 67079 60928 11883 20718 55196 40210 X ClimateWork Maine (CWM) is a private non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in Maine that serves as a support network for businesses and business leaders that are taking action on climate change, to meet its challenges and to seize the opportunities it presents to build a more sustainable economy for the future. Its purpose is to provide services and networking to support and promote Maine companies with products, services, or projects related to climate solutions, and to support and assist companies that want to do more on climate change, clean energy, and related work. CWM's overall objective is to strengthen the image or brand of Maine as a place to bring and build businesses focused on climate impacts with a network of businesses who share similar ideas and a workforce and economy prepared to support the industry. 0 0 174185 In 2025, ClimateWork Maine was involved in the following activities and programs:Membership - Recruited and renewed 75 member companies and organizations.Climate Connection Business Webinar - Efficiency Maine's Commercial & Industrial Program Manager updated attendees on energy incentives still available and their 2026 outlook.COP30 - As countries convened at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP 30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, CWM was featured in a letter and media statements delivered to the Presidency of Brazil to affirm their commitment to support doubling the global rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030.American Sustainable Business Network - CWM was a Partner at Annual Conference, a three-day virtual experience uniting business leaders, policy advocates, and changemakers to explore the role of business in strengthening democracy. We provided free registration for Maine attendees.Blue Economy Investment Summit - CWM exhibited at this GMRI/Roux event designed to explore where climate tech and the blue economy meet and how shifting market conditions are creating new challenges and opportunities for innovation and investment. Climate Connection Business Webinar - Our 2nd session in the Autumn series, titled Not Another Solar & Wind Webinar" explored other alternative energy resources, current & future, like biofuels, hydro, nuclear, renewable natural gas and wood pellets. GrowSmart Maine 2025 Summit - CWM sponsored and exhibited at this annual event focused on rural opportunities.Sustainability Council - ReVision Energy hosted "Commercial Solar Opportunities and Incentives under a Changing Regulatory Landscape" in October. CWM has a winning format that complements our successful Annual Summit & Fall Webinar Series.Economic Impact of Sustainability - Lucas Boucher, a UMaine student in Dr. Sharon Klein's ECO489 class, joined CWM to develop his Capstone project. Lucas focused on the economic power of climate action in Maine. Climate Connection Business Webinar - The 3rd Autumn series season kicked off with "Current State of Play State & Federal Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects". Climate Week NYC 2025 - CWM joined the Alliance to Save Energy, Business Council for Sustainable Energy, and 150 US businesses in support of doubling global energy efficiency. Our statement was included in both organizations' media statements.SBIR - CWM signed a letter to Congress supporting a one-year extension of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, which are set to expire on September 30. The Senate declined to approve.Beyond Efficiency - Circular Thinking as Your Next Competitive Edge - Through small group activities and a guided tour of a workplace designed around circular principles, attendees experienced firsthand how circular thinking can: unlock innovation and reduce waste; apply across industries from manufacturing to services; and inspire practical change and systems-level impact. Lisa Whited led the tour and event at Woodard & Curran's new Portland offices.Maine Climate Council - As a Member of the Buildings, Infrastructure, & Housing Working Group, Jeff attended and participated in meetings throughout the year.Dirigo Labs - CWM completed its 1-year Executive-in-Residence role with Central Maine Growth Council & Dirigo Labs. Jeff Marks and Bob Martin provided support for clean energy and cleantech startups in refining their concepts, scaling their operations, and accessing strategic resources crucial for market entry and growth. The program has served 26 startups and companies have raised $6 million in investment capital, grants, and seed funding.Narrative Food - Just launched a new program making it simple for Maine companies to create climate-conscious corporate gifts. Build-Your-Own For Good Box: Easy online builder featuring new impact-driven products like Coffee for Community, Chocolate for Change, and Caramels for the Climate from Maine makers including 44 North Coffee and Slack Tide Sea Salt; Starting at just $50 per box (20-box minimum). Includes carbon-neutral shipping, sustainable packaging, custom collateral with company messaging, and a $3 donation to ClimateWork Maine or another nonprofit of choice.Sustainability Fellowship Launch - Ella Longacre presented UNH's launch of the program with administrators, faculty, and students. Tom's of Maine helped to fund Ella's fellowship with CWM.Climate Action Awards - To East Brown Cow (Climate Performance), Evergreen Home Performance (Climate Catalyst), Sebago Technics (Climate Innovation), and The Roux Institute (Climate Collaborator).Events & Meetings - CWM attended meetings and events with many of its partners, including ClimateTech Incubator at The Roux Institute, E2Tech, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Maine State Chamber of Commerce, Maine Technology Institute, New England Environmental Finance Center, Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce, StartUp Maine, and many more.Summit on Maine's Economy & Climate Change - 425 registrants, 30 Partners, 50 Exhibitors, 30 Sponsors, a visit by Governor Mills, a Keynote w/ inside DC baseball, a Sustainability Council meeting, our 3rd CEO Roundtable, & business, community, government, & NGO leaders tackling energy, economic, environmental, & community issues. A seed for Building a Climate Alliance.UNH Fellowship - CWM welcomed Ella Longacre, who is pursuing her BS in Business Administration: Information Systems and Business Analytics, with a dual major in Sustainability. Ella is a Paul Scholar and mentor, Dean's Ambassador, and President of Women in Business. Within the Sustainability Institute, she served as a consultant for both the B-Impact and Climate Action Clinic and is currently completing her second summer fellowship and first at CWM.Maine Sustainability & Water Conference - Jeff Marks participated in two sessions at this annual forum where professionals, researchers, consultants, citizens, students, regulators, and planners convene on issues related to climate change, energy, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, tourism, and municipal planning. The conference attracted close to 600 participants from across the state.Sustainability Council - On St. Patrick's Day, CWM held its 2nd meeting of businesses focusing on carbon emission reduction strategies. Hannaford President hosted the 60 attendees at Hannaford. Governance & AdministrationClimate Alliance - CWM convened a partner meeting to explore a potential new coalition focused on climate action and new ways for businesses, communities, nonprofits, and others to work together.1% For The Planet - CWM was nominated and approved to join the 1% for the Planet Environmental Partners network! 1% helps to direct hundreds of millions of dollars to environmental partners around the world.Climate Connection Business Webinar - Arthur Woolverton led a conversation with Dan Abbasi from Douglass Winthrop Advisors, who oversees their Sustainable Equity Strategy. Dan discussed how his team integrates climate and sustainability trends with economic fundamentals to identify public companies that they believe will outperform financially. 174185 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 30 29 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X Jeff Marks 2079561264 PO Box 15021 Portland ME 041125021 Alan Caron Founder 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Lydia Covert Chair 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Laney Brown Vice Chair 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Kevin Gildart Treasurer 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Arthur Woolverton Secretary 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Mike Arsnow Chair, Membership Engageme 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Alex Pine Chair, Development and Programs 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Kathie Summers-Grice Chair, Development Consultant 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Henry Clauson Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Tim Doak Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Kristina Egan Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Eric Fitz Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Les Fossel Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 John Gardner Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Shawn Hunter Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Sandra Klausmeyer Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Stephen Kosacz Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Chris Lyon Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Zoe Malia Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Bob Martin Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Doug McKeown Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Jeremy Pare Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Donald Parent Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Sam Peace Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Tom Ruff Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Andrew Shepard Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Nova Tower Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Jared Wildwistle Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Emily Wood Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Barry Woods Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Jeff Marks Executive Director 40.00 X X 112667 0 13379 112667 0 13379 1 0 0 0 0 97617 98610 196227 Conferences 900099 59771 59771 59771 83 83 256081 59771 0 83 126004 88203 25201 12600 41333 28933 8267 4133 11940 8358 2388 1194 26684 26684 1264 1264 5886 5886 2500 2500 5663 3964 1133 566 5989 4193 1198 598 1620 1620 30350 30350 3270 3270 Other Communcations and 8564 8564 271067 174185 77791 19091 67079 54142 6786 67079 60928 11883 2093 18625 11883 20718 X 55196 40210 55196 40210 67079 60928 -14986 0 X 0 0 0 X 22500 100568 115612 219690 196227 654597 36217 49211 59771 145199 22500 100568 151829 268901 255998 799796 10000 75000 85000 0 10000 75000 85000 714796 83 83 83 83 18 18 22518 100568 151829 268901 256081 799897 0.89360 0.00010 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Alan Caron, officer/founder and Kristina Egan, director, are married. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director, Treasurer and Members of the Board of Directors Executive Committee. The 990 will be available to Members, upon request, once filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Board monitors and enforces compliance. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Key documents will be posted to the organization's website beginning July 2024.