Maine Community Energy Redevelopment Program (MECERP)
Wiscasset’s Participation in a Statewide Initiative to Transform Legacy Energy Infrastructure
The Maine Community Energy Redevelopment Program (MECERP) was a state-led initiative that provided technical assistance and planning support to communities working to redevelop sites with strong energy and economic development potential. The program was designed to help communities refine project concepts, evaluate sites, engage stakeholders, and position projects for future state or federal funding. It does not fund construction.
Wiscasset’s Participation
Both the Town of Wiscasset and RePower Wiscasset independently submitted applications nominating Wiscasset for inclusion in MECERP. Wiscasset was subsequently selected for the program, reflecting broad local interest in advancing energy-related redevelopment opportunities.
As part of MECERP, the Town of Wiscasset conducted economic development planning for two large waterfront sites:
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The 33-acre Birch Point Peninsula, best known as the former Mason Station site
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The town-owned 297-acre parcel along Old Ferry Road, located across the road from the decommissioned Maine Yankee Nuclear Plant
Through MECERP, the town received state-supported planning assistance to explore potential future uses of these sites that align with economic development, clean energy goals, and long-term community benefit.
The contents of the MECERP application submitted by RePower can be found here:
Wiscasset Town Hall Meeting: MECERP Summary
The video below is from the Wiscasset Town Hall Meeting held on March 12, 2025. It provides an overview of the project background and shares the key findings and recommendations discussed during the meeting.
For more information, including access to the resulting program documents produced, please go to the town of Wiscasset's website for the Maine Community Energy Redevelopment Program
MECERP Related Updates
