U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations: Award Announcements

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Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas Program

Cost-Effective and Equitable Cooperative Community Solar in Western Maine  

OCED issued a grant award to the Cost-Effective and Equitable Cooperative Community Solar in Western Maine project, led by Maine Community Power Cooperative, Inc committing up to $5 million in federal funding. The project plans to install 198 kW solar photovoltaic (solar PV) arrays at each of its six project sites across western Maine, generating clean solar power for the communities. The project is expected to create power generation revenue, which would be distributed by a consumer- and worker-owned electric cooperative to members, potentially reducing electricity costs by 20-40%.   

View the project factsheet and community benefits commitments summary here. Learn more about engagement opportunities here.