MECERP

The Maine Community Energy Redevelopment Program (MECERP), led by the Maine Governor's Energy Office (GEO) and the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is designed to foster economic development across Maine by providing high-quality technical assistance to projects that unlock community energy assets for economic development.

On October 22, 2024, the Mills Administration announced six communities in Maine (Auburn, Bucksport, Lincoln, Millinocket, Yarmouth, and Wiscasset) will receive technical assistance through MECERP to support locally-determined revitalization projects at current and former industrial sites to create good-paying jobs, drive local economic development, and meet state climate and clean energy goals.

MSRC submitted an application and was selected as a “Project Sponsor” in support of the Town of Wiscasset and the Birch Point site. The Town was the Grant Recipient of Technical Assistance and MSRC participated in the process.

Various documents and reports produced throughout the program are provided here. The end result is an “Implementation Plan” for the Town, which MSRC is looking forward to supporting.